BSE’s weekly Sensex options relaunch has quickly upended the dominance of NSE in index derivatives. Exchange data shows average daily Sensex options premium turnover jumped from about Rs 2 crore in May 2023 to nearly Rs 33,000 crore by April 2026, alongside a surge in notional turnover. The push—via weekly expiry products, lower transaction costs, and broker incentives—drew retail and algorithmic traders, boosting BSE revenue, profits, and market share even as SEBI tightened derivatives rules after retail losses.
Vedanta’s demerger has added four new unlisted companies to shareholders’ demat accounts. These spun-off entities are expected to receive regulatory approvals and then list and begin trading on BSE and NSE by mid-June. Investors are now tracking the timeline closely, as the market debut will determine how the new holdings perform.
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Five BSE 150 midcap stocks notched fresh 52 week highs, lifting investor optimism even as benchmark indices ended only slightly higher. Vodafone Idea led with standout momentum, alongside SAIL, MCX, Laurus Labs and Ajanta Pharma. Their monthly gains point to continued selective buying despite a subdued overall market mood.
Knowledge Realty Trust, backed by Blackstone and India’s largest REIT, has raised Rs 500 crore through a private placement of 91 day commercial papers. The funds will support its expansion plans. The papers are scheduled to mature on August 11, 2026 and will be listed on the BSE’s wholesale debt market, signaling continued financing momentum for commercial real estate.
BSE has rolled out India’s first futures and options contracts linked to the Focused IT Index, giving traders and investors new tools to hedge or bet on technology stocks. The launch drew strong participation, with debut day turnover hitting Rs 148 crore, underscoring rising appetite for sector-specific derivatives as market dynamics and global tech themes evolve.
Digital lender Kissht made a strong BSE debut, opening at Rs 191 and climbing to Rs 208 by market close, implying a premium over its IPO price. The listing values the company at about Rs 3,511 crore. Early investors are seeing meaningful gains, supported by Kissht’s rapid growth in AUM and revenue as the market watches its next moves.
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BSE logged its strongest financial year ever, crossing ₹5,000 crore in revenue for the first time in 150 years. The exchange is also ramping up derivatives with new products such as the Focused IT Index derivative. On the retail and foreign front, BSE is pushing BSE Star MF to onboard new investors and targeting a sharp rise in foreign portfolio investor participation.
BSE posted its best-ever performance in 150 years, with Q4 profit jumping 61% to ₹797 crore. Yet shares slid 3.3% to ₹3,832 after analysts pointed to a 57x valuation and rising concern around derivatives risk, especially in the weekly options segment. Investors appear to be booking gains despite the earnings beat, looking for regulatory clarity.
BSE’s March quarter looked stellar, with net profit up 61% year-on-year to Rs 797 crore and revenue rising 85% to Rs 1,564 crore. Yet the share price fell, even as some analysts raised targets up to Rs 4,570. Ratings diverged, with Nuvama staying bullish while Jefferies remained cautious on growth and risks.
Jefferies projects Sensex weekly options on BSE could scale up to match Nifty’s by FY29, backed by robust derivatives momentum. Still, the brokerage cautions that valuations look stretched and risks tied to regulation and product concentration remain. While it expects growth, it keeps BSE on a cautious Hold stance, signaling investors to tread carefully.
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Bombay Stock Exchange shares fell about 3% after reporting a strong March quarter, with net profit rising 61% to Rs 797 crore. Revenue surged 85% to Rs 1,564 crore, driven largely by transaction charges up 114% year-on-year. Despite the results, market reaction stayed cautious as weekly contract changes pressured sentiment, though analysts still see upside for derivatives growth.
The Sensex jumped 940 points as six BSE 100 stocks touched 52 week highs, signaling strong bullish momentum. Adani Ports, Nestle India and Sun Pharma led the outperformance, with several shares gaining sharply over the month. The rally was driven by solid monthly performance and improving investor sentiment as the broader market climbed higher.
Reports said BSE has overtaken NSE in derivatives F O turnover, but the apparent shift may be more accounting than behavior. Analysts point to notional turnover as a misleading metric that can inflate BSE’s totals, while premium turnover—seen as a truer activity gauge—still keeps NSE in the lead. Holiday effects also distorted volumes. Overall market activity declined, not structurally shifted.
Vedanta’s demerger has investors waiting for the listing of four newly carved-out entities, even as the adjusted parent stock keeps climbing. The company is expected to file soon, with analysts pointing to a likely mid-June window for NSE and BSE listings. Past demergers offer valuation cues, supporting optimism on Vedanta’s medium- and long-term outlook.
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Sun TV shares fell 5.4% to Rs 572 following a DMK loss, intensifying volatility for the Sun Group controlled by Kalanithi Maran, a relative of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The stock slumped as much as 9.5% earlier in the session, briefly touching an intraday low of Rs 547.55 on BSE.
Indian stock markets will have a shortened week, with NSE and BSE closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. The holiday calendar for 2026 lists 16 market holidays in total, with eight more closures after this week. MCX will operate partially, while NCDEX will remain fully closed.
Seven BSE largecap stocks surged to fresh 52-week highs, riding a broader market rally that lifted prices by as much as 50% over the past month. Adani Green and Adani Power led the move alongside Nestle India and other majors, highlighting strong momentum and investor appetite in largecap space.
Adani Power stood out as nine BSE 100 stocks, including Hindalco Industries, touched 52-week highs and helped lift the Sensex by 639 points. The broad rally points to renewed investor optimism and strong momentum, suggesting more upside potential as traders rotate across multiple blue-chip names.
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Vedanta plans to demerge four businesses into separate listed companies, with May 1 set as the record date. Shareholders will receive one share of each new entity for every Vedanta share held. Exact listing dates haven’t been announced, but recent demergers point to a potential timeline ranging from about three weeks to several months.
Indian stock markets will be closed on Friday, May 1, due to Maharashtra Day, the first trading holiday of the month. After this break, nine market holidays remain in 2026, with additional closures still ahead for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali, affecting trading schedules and investors’ timelines.
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