Shares of BSE have rallied 270% this year, trouncing global platforms such as cryptocurrency major Coinbase Global Inc. and Cboe Global Markets Inc., as well as the countrys Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. The rally was partly driven by BSE relaunching derivative contracts on the benchmark Sensex and the banking sector gauge in May this year, attracting investors with reduced lot sizes and a new expiry cycle.
BSE said with effect from November 1, the transaction charges structure for equity derivatives segment will be revised with effect from November 1 for Sensex options with nearest and immediate expiry. Under the new rules, transaction charges for incremental billable monthly turnover or premium value up to Rs 3 crore would be Rs 500.
BSE Ltd will hold a board meeting on July 6 to discuss and approve a proposal for a share buyback, which involves the company repurchasing its own shares. Share buybacks are considered a tax-efficient way to distribute cash to investors and can increase the value of the stock by reducing the number of shares available. Following the announcement, BSE s stock rose over 5%. The company also made changes to its executive team, appointing a new Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Information Officer. BSE is known as the world s fastest stock exchange. In the March quarter, the company reported a revenue of Rs 227 crore and a profit of Rs 88 crore.