BSE Index Services Launches 14 New Sectoral Indices Based on BSE 500

**BSE Index Services**, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BSE Limited, launched **14 new sectoral indices** based on the BSE 500 scope on **November 13, 2026**, under its revised sectoral index framework.

- Total Sectoral Indices:

  - With this addition, the total number of sectoral indices offered by BSE Index Services has increased to **20**.

- Newly Added Sectors:

  - The new indices cover chemicals, construction, consumer services, FMCG, financial services, healthcare, IT, power, telecommunications, and textiles.

- Renaming of Existing Indices:

  - Six existing indices—including BSE Auto, BSE Capital Goods, BSE Consumer Durables, BSE Metal, BSE Oil & Gas, and BSE Realty—have been renamed by prefixing **'BSE 500'**.

- Purpose & Utility:

  - These indices will serve as benchmarks for active investment strategies and as underlying indices for investment products like Exchange Traded Funds (**ETFs**) and index funds.

- Key Leadership:

  - Managing Director and CEO of BSE Index Services: **Ashutosh Singh**.

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- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE):

  - Established: **July 9, 1875** (Asia's oldest stock exchange).

  - Headquarters: **Mumbai, Maharashtra** (Dalal Street).

  - Benchmark Indices: **Sensex** (30-share index) and **BSE 500**.

  - MD & CEO of BSE Ltd: **Sundararaman Ramamurthy**.

Q: Which institution launched 14 new sectoral indices based on the BSE 500 scope in November 2026?

A: BSE Index Services

Q: What is the total number of sectoral indices now offered by BSE Index Services after the latest additions?

A: 20

Q: In which year was the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) established?

A: 1875

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