BSE Shares Hit Record High Amid Ceasefire Optimism, Strong Q4 Earnings

BSE share price zoomed to an all-time high on Monday, May 12, climbing 7.22 per cent to Rs 7,047 on the NSE, amid easing geopolitical tensions and strong quarterly earnings. The rally came at the time when broader market gains in the Sensex and Nifty50, driven by investor optimism following a temporary ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

The BSE Sensex was up 2.81 per cent points to 81,689.79 at 11:28 am, while the NSE Nifty50 surged 3.04 per cent to reach at 24,731.35.

As of 9:50 am, BSE's trading activity was steady, with Rs 972.87 crore worth of shares exchanged and a volume of 13.91 lakh shares. The company's market capitalisation crossed Rs 95,000 crore, indicating investor confidence in the exchange's performance.

Later today, BSE share price declined slightly, however still remained in green, up by 5.44 per cent at Rs 6,929.50, on May 12 at 11:24 am, on NSE.

Over the weekend, both nations agreed to a "pause" in hostilities, following one of the most intense escalations in nearly three decades. The conflict, which began Wednesday after India conducted air strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly attack in Kashmir, had heightened market anxiety. But as calm returned to the border, sentiment turned positive.

While the market welcomed the ceasefire, analysts cautioned that the gains could reverse if tensions flare again. "These are still sensitive times, and investors should be wary of sudden geopolitical shifts," one market analyst noted.

The latest spike adds to an already stellar run for BSE shares. According to Trendlyne data, the stock has soared 163.77 per cent over the past year, compared to the Nifty50's 8.85 per cent gain. In just the past six months, BSE climbed 51.2 per cent, while gaining 34.76 per cent in three months and 23.83 per cent in the last month alone.

The rally is also supported by the company's impressive financials. For Q4 FY25, BSE reported a net profit of Rs 494 crore, a 362 per cent year-on-year increase. Operational revenue also surged 75 per cent YoY to Rs 847 crore.

Adding to investor enthusiasm, BSE's board has announced a special dividend of Rs 5 per share to commemorate its 150th anniversary, along with a regular Rs 18 dividend. The record date for dividend eligibility is set for May 14, bringing the total payout to Rs 23 per share.