BSE introduces F&O contracts for 43 stocks; counter gains ~4%

25 Nov 2024 , 02:17 PM

The BSE share price rose more than 4% in November 25 trade following the launch of futures and options (F&O) contracts for 43 equities. The exchange published the information after trading hours on November 22.

At around 1.57 PM, BSE was trading 3.56% higher at ₹4,887.90 per piece, against the previous close of ₹4,719.95 on NSE.

The contracts will be available for trade beginning December 13, according to a BSE circular.

The BSE stated that the information of the securities’ derivative contracts would be available in the derivatives contract master file generated at the end of the day on December 12, 2024.

BSE’s intention to broaden its F&O products is consistent with its objective to boost investor involvement and market depth.

BSE Ltd., one of India’s two primary stock exchanges, reported a sequential increase of approximately 31% in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The bourse’s consolidated revenue from operations during the same time of the current fiscal year increased by 23% quarter on quarter. 

The net profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was ₹346 Crore, up from ₹264 Crore in the previous quarter ending June 30, 2024, according to financial figures released on Tuesday.

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