The BSE Sensex has grown from a base of 100 in 1979 to a staggering 80,000 in 2025.
That incredible 798-fold return means investors effectively doubled their money eve
ry five years.
A ₹10,000 investment at inception would now be worth nearly ₹80 lakh today.
This speaks volumes about compounding power in India’s stock market journey
.
Even amid crashes like 2020, the Sensex has consistently rebounded and deliv
ered long-term gains.
Few global indices can boast this level of wealth creation across decades.
For long-term investors, the message is clear: time in the market pays off
.
Today’s rise is less about daily moves and more the power of patience and c
ompounding.
History shows the Indian market as a wealth machine—if you ride it right.