BSE Equity Derivatives continues upward trajectory, posts record turnover of INR 114,263 crores  

Mumbai, August 25, 2020: BSE, India’s leading and most diverse marketplace maintained its upward trajectory in the equity derivatives segment with a new all-time daily turnover record of INR 114,263 crores on August 25, 2020. The previous record was INR 107,693 crores recorded on August 24, 2020. The consistent growth of trading turnover reflects the growing acceptance of BSE’s unique contract design with Monday Expiry as well as offering participants the ideal equity hedge in a volatile market.

Commenting on this milestone, Sameer Patil, Chief Business Officer, BSE, said, “We are pleased with the ongoing success and expanding member participation in our innovative Sensex 50 contracts, that meet the growing needs of market participants. BSE also offers the most cost-efficient trading platform for Index options, as participants can save INR 1.18 Lacs as Transaction charges on a round trip premium of 10 Crores compared to other trading venues. This provides further opportunities for participants to not only protect their positions against price fluctuations but also save on transactions charges as well”