Ever wondered why Sensex is around 25,000, whereas Nifty is only around 8,000.
The table below provides a comparison between the two. See if you can spot the answer.
| Features | Sensex | Nifty |
| Base Year | 1978-79 | 1994-1995 |
| Base Value | 100 | 1000 |
| Constituents | 30 | 50 |
| Calculation Method | Free-Float Capitalization (01-Sep-2003) | Free-Float Capitalization (26-June-2009) |
| Location | Mumbai | Delhi |
| Authority | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
| Base Capital | N/A | 2.06 Trillion Rs. |
| Start Date | 01-01-1986 | 03-11-1995 |
The trick is in the base year, as more time elapsed for Sensex, the index has multiplied more times even though the base is smaller.
