Sensex today
16 Oct 2026 close · one source
74,778.78day's low and high
Sensex closed at 74,729.27 on Friday, 16 Oct 2026, up 413.66 points (+0.56%). The day's range was 74,012.99 to 74,778.78. It is 13.3% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02 (1 Dec 2025) and is below its 200-day average (77,763.05) and below its 50-day average (75,368.53).
Levels for Monday, 19 Oct 2026
Daily pivot points
| Resistance 2 (R2) | 75,272.80 |
|---|---|
| Resistance 1 (R1) | 75,001.04 |
| Pivot | 74,507.02 |
| Support 1 (S1) | 74,235.25 |
| Support 2 (S2) | 73,741.23 |
Weekly pivot points
| Resistance 2 (R2) | 76,830.73 |
|---|---|
| Resistance 1 (R1) | 75,780.00 |
| Pivot | 73,728.05 |
| Support 1 (S1) | 72,677.32 |
| Support 2 (S2) | 70,625.37 |
Nearest swing levels from the last six months: support near 74,134.48, resistance near 75,436.44.
Pivot points are arithmetic from the latest session's high, low and close (classic formula); weekly pivots use the last completed week. Many traders watch them as reference levels. They are not predictions and not buy or sell levels. If 19 Oct 2026 is an exchange holiday, they apply to the next trading session.
Last 12 months
Daily closes since 13 Oct 2025.
Returns
| Period | Sensex |
|---|---|
| 1 week | +3.11% |
| 1 month | +0.53% |
| 3 months | −4.38% |
| 6 months | −4.80% |
| 1 year | −10.47% |
Moving averages
| Average | Level | Close vs avg |
|---|---|---|
| 20-day average | 73,230.91 | +2.0% |
| 50-day average | 75,368.53 | −0.8% |
| 200-day average | 77,763.05 | −3.9% |
Latest market report
Stock Market Today 16 Oct: IT Jumps 4%, Nifty Ends Week Up 2.8%
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Quick answers
What is Sensex today?
Sensex closed at 74,729.27 on 16 Oct 2026, up 413.66 points (+0.56%).
What are Sensex levels for Monday?
Classic daily pivot points for 19 Oct 2026: pivot 74,507.02, resistance 75,001.04 and 75,272.80, support 74,235.25 and 73,741.23. They are arithmetic reference levels, not predictions.
What is the 52-week high of Sensex?
The 52-week high is 86,159.02 (1 Dec 2025) and the 52-week low is 71,292.88 (1 Oct 2026).
How has Sensex performed in the last year?
Sensex has moved −10.47% over one year (to 16 Oct 2026). Past returns do not predict future returns.
What is Sensex?
The Sensex (S&P BSE Sensex) is BSE's main index of 30 large, well-established Indian companies. It moves closely with the Nifty 50 because most of its companies are in both.
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Source: Yahoo Finance (one source; BSE data is not checked automatically). Session of 16 Oct 2026; updated 19 Oct 2026, 12:08 PM IST. Index facts only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Education only. Not investment advice.