The Sensex has surged over 41 per cent in the first four years of the Modi government, making investors richer by Rs 72 lakh crore.The index has gained 10,207.99 points or 41.29 per cent, since the BJP-led NDA government came to power in May 2014. The BSE blue chip index hit an all-time high of 36,443.98 on January 29 this year.The overall stock market has grown from little over Rs 75 lakh crore to more than Rs 147 lakh crore.At close of trade today, the market capitalisation (m-cap)of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 1,47,28,699 crore. "The four years of Modi government have been a roller coaster ride with its share of ups and downs. "The overall gain in the Sensex during the four years of the Modi government is only around 40 per cent. TCS is the country's most valued firm with a market capitalisation of Rs 6,87,123.96 crore, RIL (Rs 5,83,972.22 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 5,22,420.61 crore), HUL (Rs 3,41,064.80 crore) and ITC (Rs 3,31,895.80 crore) in the top five list.At the BSE today, 1,630 stocks advanced, while 1,004 declined and 150 remained unchanged.A total of 23 stocks ended with gains led by ONGC , Tata Steel, YES Bank and IndusInd Bank.

Source: Economic Times May 25, 2018 16:07 UTC