By receiving SEBI's approval to launch derivatives (Futures and Options) on the ‘BSE SENSEX Next 30 Index,’ the exchange is creating a new playground for traders and investors.
The BSE SENSEX Next 30 tracks the next largest and most liquid companies in the BSE 100 that are in the derivative segment. These companies are not members of the SENSEX 30. These are ‘Junior Blue Chips’ waiting in the ‘Waiting Room’ to be included in the main SENSEX.
BSE SENSEX Next 30
On March 04, 2026, BSE has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch derivative contracts on the ‘BSE Sensex Next 30 Index’. Exchange will offer cash-settled monthly index futures and monthly index options with expiry date as the last Thursday of the expiry period.
Stocks within the ‘Next 30’ might see more stable trading volumes. Additionally, this is expected to help BSE compete with the NSE (which dominates the derivatives market). More products mean more trading volume and more revenue for BSE Ltd.
The official launch date hasn't been announced yet, but it is expected to be declared soon, allowing investors and traders to start trading in these contracts.
Following this news, on March 5, 2026, at 01:49 PM, BSE Limited shares were trading 4.50% higher at ₹ 2,745. The share reached a high of 2,751on the same day.
Additionally, the share has delivered a year-to-date (YTD) gain of 4.26%, in contrast to the Nifty 50, which has declined 5.99% YTD, as of 2:03 PM on the same day.

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