When you hear about the stock market going up or down, it's often referring to a stock index, which can impact your investments and the broader economy. But what exactly is a stock index, and what causes these dramatic shifts we're seeing in markets like India's BSE Sensex?
Indian stock markets, like the BSE Sensex, recently saw significant drops, sparking global interest and concern.
On June 4, 2024, India's Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices plunged by over 6%, marking their biggest single-day fall in four years.