BSE set to enter NIFTY50 pack? Stock hits fresh all-time high

The rally in the stock on Monday was witnessed amid news reports that the leading stock exchange stock could be part of the coveted NIFTY50 pack in the September rejig.

Under the index methodology, a stock becomes eligible for inclusion if its Average Float Market Cap (AFMC) exceeds 1.5 times that of the smallest constituent in the index.

According to an analysis by Quiddity Advisors, BSE currently meets this criterion, with its AFMC surpassing 1.5 times that of Wipro, making the IT company the most vulnerable candidate for exclusion.

Assuming a single replacement, the estimated one-way passive flow linked to the NIFTY50 reshuffle could stand at nearly $639 million.

BSE has emerged as one of India’s best-performing financial stocks over the past year, with the stock rallying more than 64%, driven by strong growth in trading volumes, rising retail investor participation, and a sharp revival in its derivatives segment, particularly weekly Sensex options.

The strong operating performance has translated into record earnings and improved investor sentiment.

In contrast, Wipro has declined over 24% during the same period amid persistent weakness in the IT sector, cautious demand trends, and rising concerns over the potential disruption caused by artificial intelligence-led automation.

BSE Q4 results 2026

BSE Ltd reported a 61% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹795.47 crore for the March quarter (Q4 FY26), on the back of higher income.

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹493.67 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Total revenue during the January-March period rose to ₹1,630 crore from ₹926.38 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing.

The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholders' approval at the ensuing annual general meeting (AGM).

For the entire 2025-26, the bourse's net profit jumped 88% to ₹2,487 crore as against ₹1,322 crore in FY25.

The BSE said it recorded its highest-ever performance in its 150-year history in FY26, with revenue rising 59% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹5,148 crore from ₹3,236 crore in the preceding fiscal year.

BSE's equity derivatives segment posted strong growth in FY26, with revenue more than doubling to ₹3,134 crore, aided by a rise in average daily premium turnover to ₹19,522 crore from ₹8,977 crore seen in the previous financial year.

The exchange's mutual fund distribution platform, BSE StAR MF, also delivered a robust performance during the year, with revenue rising to ₹285 crore and transactions increasing to 84.1 crore.