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What is an Index? Overview, Types, Examples, and Investment Strategies

Created August 31, 2025
Author Jahol Prajapati
Reading Time: 3 minutes

IntroductionIf you’ve ever tracked the Sensex or Nifty 50, you’ve already come across a stock market index. But what exactly is an index, and why is it so important for investors? Simply put, a stock market index is like a scorecard of the economy—it tells you how a group of selected stocks is pe...