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Informist, Thursday, May 7, 2026

 

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--BSE: More than 250 IPO applications in pipeline to raise INR 1.75 tln
--CONTEXT: Comments by BSE's mgmt in post-earnings analyst call
--BSE: Received approval for 3 monthly index derivative products 
--BSE: To launch BSE-focussed IT index on Monday
--BSE: Expect volatility in econ, but optimistic of capital mkt landscape
--BSE: Will start work on bringing commodity derivatives

 

By Shweta and Priyasmita Dutta

 

NEW DELHI – BSE Ltd. has more than 250 initial public offering applications in the pipeline that seek to raise up to INR 1.75 trillion in the financial year 2026-27 (Apr-Mar), its management said Thursday. With this, the exchange is positioning itself as a "leading global fundraising venue", the management said in a post-earnings call with analysts.

 

"Overall, BSE platforms remain the preferred choice by Indian companies to raise capital by enabling issuers to raise INR 26.9 lakh crore (INR 26.9 trillion) in FY26 by means of equity, debt, bonds, commercial papers, REITs (real estate investment trusts), InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts), and municipal bonds," the management said.

 

The management claimed that the BSE initial public offering market was ranked "first globally for IPO listings in FY26". The exchange welcomed 255 new listings across its main board and small and medium enterprises markets and raised a total of INR 1.8 trillion in FY26, the management said. "...FY26 stands out as the highest ever both in terms of number of issuers and funds mobilised," it said.

 

This helped the exchange to report healthy growth in the March quarter. BSE's consolidated net profit rose 61% on year and over 33% on quarter to a four-quarter high of INR 7.97 billion for Jan-Mar. Its revenue from operations climbed nearly 26% on quarter to INR 15.64 billion. Total income for the quarter was INR 16.30 billion, up over 22% on quarter and nearly 76% on year.

 

On the new products front, the management said the exchange has received approval for three new monthly index derivatives--BSE Focused IT Index, BSE Focused Midcap Index, and BSE Sensex Next 30 Index. "Based on market feedback, derivatives on the BSE Focused IT index will be launched from May 11, further expanding and strengthening our monthly derivatives suite." The launch of a derivative product on the Focused IT index will give market participants an additional hedging tool to manage their portfolio risk effectively, according to the management.

 

The exchange is also planning to roll out a few commodity derivatives. "Indeed, BSE's strategy is to explore commodity derivatives as early as possible," the management said.

 

The exchange detailed its March quarter earnings after market hours. Its shares on the National Stock Exchange closed at INR 3,963.60, up nearly 3% from Wednesday.

Going forward, BSE aims to invest continually in its core businesses, pursue strategic growth opportunities, and consistently return capital to shareholders. On the pressure arising from the current geopolitical crises, the management said, "While we expect volatility in the macro landscape to persist, we also see cause for optimism in capital markets as investors adjust to the ongoing uncertainty by seeking diversification and risk management opportunities."  End

 

Edited by Rajeev Pai

 

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