China × India low correlation

SSE Composite vs BSE Sensex Correlation 2026

Cross-market correlation analysis between SSE Composite (China) and BSE Sensex (India). Research-only. Not investment advice.

Last updated: Apr 8, 2026 · SSEC: 3,995 · SENSEX: 76,632

QUICK ANSWER · AS OF Apr 8, 2026

What is the SSEC vs SENSEX correlation in 2026?

The SSEC-SENSEX 30D correlation is 0.18 (5Y baseline: 0.22). SSE Composite at 3,995 (YTD: +8.5%), BSE Sensex at 76,632 (YTD: -1.8%). Regime: low correlation.

30D Corr

0.18

5Y Baseline

0.22

SSEC

3,995

SENSEX

76,632

China-India correlation is low. Both are large EM markets but with fundamentally different growth models, policy frameworks, and investor bases.

Correlation Dashboard

SSE Composite (China)

3,995

YTD: +8.5%

BSE Sensex (India)

76,632

YTD: -1.8%

30D Correlation

0.18

90D Correlation

0.15

1Y Correlation

0.20

5Y Baseline

0.22

Regime Analysis

China-India correlation is low. Both are large EM markets but with fundamentally different growth models, policy frameworks, and investor bases.

Divergence Score

Score

13/100

Signal

LOW

Deviation

0.04

Score = |30D corr − 5Y baseline| / 0.30 × 100, capped at 100. Higher = greater deviation from historical norm.

Data Freshness & Timezone

Each index is observed at its local market close. Cross-timezone correlations align returns to the later-closing market's trading day.

Index Market Close Time (Local) Timezone As Of
SSEC China 15:00 CST (+08:00) 2026-04-08
SENSEX India 15:30 IST (+05:30) 2026-04-09

Methodology

Correlations are Pearson rolling correlations of daily log returns, computed over the specified window (30D, 90D, 1Y). Returns are calculated from local-currency index levels at each market's official close time.

For cross-timezone pairs (e.g., SSEC in CST vs SENSEX in IST), returns are aligned to the later-closing market's trading day. This means SENSEX's return on day T is paired with SSEC's return on the same calendar day.

Regime classification: high (≥0.60), moderate (0.35–0.59), low (0.15–0.34), negative (<0.15). The 5-year baseline represents the average 90D rolling correlation over 2021–2025.

Known Limitations:

  • Timezone misalignment: SSEC (CST) and SENSEX (IST) close at different times. Asian markets close before European/US markets open, so "same-day" correlations reflect lagged information flow.
  • Holiday calendars: Different national holidays create gaps in return series. Missing days are excluded from correlation calculations.
  • Currency effects: Correlations are computed in local currency. FX movements (e.g., USD/JPY, EUR/USD) are embedded in the correlation but not isolated.
  • Regime dependency: Correlations are backward-looking and can shift rapidly during crises. The 30D window captures recent dynamics but may not reflect structural relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSEC-SENSEX correlation in 2026?

The 30-day rolling correlation between SSE Composite and BSE Sensex is 0.18 as of Apr 8, 2026. The 5-year baseline is 0.22. Current regime: low correlation.

Why does the SSEC-SENSEX correlation matter?

The correlation between SSE Composite (China) and BSE Sensex (India) measures how closely these markets move together. High correlation means diversification benefits are limited; low correlation means the markets respond to different drivers, offering potential diversification. Changes in correlation can signal regime shifts in global capital flows.

Is this a trading signal?

No. This page provides research-only cross-market correlation analysis. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to trade.

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APA 7th Edition

AhaSignals. (2026). SSEC-SENSEX Correlation. Retrieved April 18, 2026, from https://ahasignals.com/equity-correlation/sse-sensex/

Methodology: v0.1-beta

Data as-of: Apr 8, 2026

Research purposes only. Not investment advice. All index inputs from free, public, clickable sources.

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