BSE, CDSL, MCX shares jump over 18%; here is why

Following this, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) deferred its plan to change the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives to Monday from Thursday until further notice following the Sebi's consultation paper.

During the intraday period, shares of BSE jumped over 15% to ₹5,392.55 apiece. This optimism also made shares of CDSL and MCX surge over 5% and 4%, respectively.

BSE Limited is a promoter of Central Depository Services and holds a 15% stake in the firm.

Earlier this month, the NSE had announced that Nifty weekly contracts, currently expiring on Thursdays, would be shifted to Mondays. However, considering Sebi's consultation paper, the exchange decided to delay the implementation of this change until further notice.

"Members are required to note that the implementation of this circular is deferred until further notice in view of the Sebi consultation paper dated March 27, 2025, on final settlement day (expiry day) for equity derivatives," NSE said in a circular issued late night on Thursday.

Meanwhile, shares of BSE also were also witnessing a surge as its board of directors is scheduled to hold a meeting on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to consider and approve the proposal for the issue of bonus shares, subject to requisite approvals.