BSE Limited, established in 1875, is Asia's first stock exchange and the oldest stock exchange in the world. BSE Limited is an India-based stock exchange company that provides a transparent market for trading in equity, debt instruments, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, interest rate derivatives, mutual funds and stock lending and borrowing. In 2017, it became the first listed stock exchange in India, marking a significant milestone in the country's financial sector evolution.
The company operates from its historic headquarters at Dalal Street in Mumbai, where stockbrokers would conduct business under a banyan tree in the 1850s before the formal establishment of the Native Share and Stock Brokers' Association in 1874. BSE is currently the 6th largest stock exchange in the world by total market capitalization, exceeding $5 trillion in May 2024.
The Company operates through Facilitating Trading in Securities and other related ancillary Services segments. It also has a platform for trading in equities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and provides a host of other services to capital market participants, including risk management, clearing, settlement, market data services and education.
BSE's product portfolio includes equity trading, derivatives trading, currency derivatives, debt instruments, mutual funds, and various other financial services. BSE SME is India's largest SME platform which has listed over 250 companies and continues to grow at a steady pace. BSE StAR MF is India's largest online mutual fund platform which process over 27 lakh transactions per month and adds almost 2 lakh new SIPs ever month.
BSE has a market cap of ₹96,297 crore (up 201% in 1 year) with revenue of ₹3,212 crore and profit of ₹1,322 crore. In FY25, BSE Ltd's revenue nearly doubled to ₹32 billion, with net profit surging 71% to ₹13.2 billion. The derivatives segment significantly contributed, with equity derivatives revenue rising to ₹14.2 billion from ₹1.8 billion in FY24, while overall transaction charges tripled to ₹20.3 billion.
For the most recent quarter, BSE Ltd's revenue jumped 85.08% since last year same period to ₹1,052.00 crore in Q4 2024-2025, with net profit jumping 361.9% to ₹494.42 crore. The net profit margin jumped 149.57% to 47.00% in Q4 2024-2025.
Based on the latest available data:
**Market Capitalization**: ₹100,598.17 crore as of July 9, 2025
**Financial Ratios**:
- P/E ratio: 75.87
- P/B ratio: 29.12
- Dividend yield: 0.93%
- 52-week high: ₹3,030 and 52-week low: ₹705
**Quarterly Performance (Q4 FY25)**:
- Revenue: ₹1,052.00 crore
- Net Profit: ₹494.42 crore
- Net Profit Margin: 47.00%
- EPS: 36
BSE is the fastest stock exchange in the world with a speed of 6 microseconds, demonstrating its commitment to technological advancement. Its systems and processes are designed to safeguard market integrity, drive the growth of the Indian capital market, and stimulate innovation and competition across all market segments.
The exchange has been at the forefront of digital transformation in Indian capital markets. BSE is the first stock exchange in the world to introduce centralized internet trading system (BSEWEBx.co.in), allowing investors from all over the world to trade on the BSE platform.
BSE established the India International Exchange (India INX) on 30 December 2016, which is based out of GIFT City and is the first international stock exchange of India. BSE became the first stock exchange in the country to launch commodity derivatives contract in gold and silver in October 2018.
The company has been expanding its footprint in the financial services ecosystem. BSE has been granted approval from SEBI for Administration and Supervision of Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analyst (RAs) from 25th July 2024.
In 1986, BSE co-developed the S&P BSE SENSEX index, giving the company a means to measure the overall performance of the exchange. The SENSEX remains one of India's most watched stock market indices and serves as a barometer of the Indian economy's health.
BSE was demutualized and corporatized on 19 May 2007, pursuant to the BSE (Corporatization and Demutualization) Scheme, 2005 notified by SEBI, and listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 3 February 2017.
The stock has shown remarkable performance over the past year, with BSE Ltd experiencing significant growth, with its share price reaching ₹2,820.10 and market cap hitting ₹1.15 trillion. Despite a 52% rise in 2025 and significant market share gains, challenges remain in cash segment performance.
The company is almost debt-free, providing financial stability and flexibility for future growth initiatives. With over 143 years of operations, BSE continues to play a crucial role in India's capital market development and remains well-positioned to capitalize on the country's growing economy and increasing participation in financial markets.
