BSE Share Price Surges 7% To 52-Week High — Here's What Sparked the Rally

Shares of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) soared nearly 7% on Monday to hit an all-time high of Rs 7,047 on the NSE, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and a blockbuster March quarter performance.

BSE Share Price Today
At 12:12 PM, the stock was trading at Rs 6,903, up 331 pts or 5.04%, with its market capitalisation touching Rs 93,450.3 crore.

Ceasefire Truce Lifts Investor Sentiment
The surge in BSE’s stock price comes on the back of a temporary "pause" in hostilities between India and Pakistan, announced over the weekend. This development helped improve investor confidence after days of volatility stemming from escalating cross-border conflict.

The ceasefire, which held through Sunday after intense overnight clashes, came as a relief to markets. The current conflict—the most severe in nearly 30 years—erupted last Wednesday after India launched strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Despite Monday’s rally, market watchers caution that gains could be short-lived if tensions escalate again.

Indian Markets Open Higher
The broader Indian equity market mirrored the positive sentiment. The Sensex opened 1,787.69 points (2.25%) higher at 81,242.16, and the Nifty50 jumped 547.45 points (2.28%) to 24,555.45.

Over 2,300 stocks advanced in early trade, reflecting strong market breadth. Top gainers included Jio Financial, Shriram Finance, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, and L&T. Cipla was the only Nifty component in the red.

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BSE Q4 Results FY25
Adding to the cheer, BSE reported a 362% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 494 crore for Q4 FY25, driven by higher trading volumes and operational efficiencies. Revenue from operations rose 75% YoY to Rs 847 crore.
 

BSE Dividend FY25

To commemorate its 150th anniversary, the BSE board has proposed a Rs 5 special dividend along with a regular dividend of Rs 18 per share, totalling Rs 23 per share. The record date to determine eligible shareholders is set for May 14.