Announcement
BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd., announced on 19 June 2026 the launch of India’s first Saatvik‑themed index, named BSE Saatvik 100.
Index Details
The BSE Saatvik 100 is constructed from constituents of the BSE 500 Index that satisfy Saatvik principles. It carries a base value of 1,000 and its inaugural value date is 20 June 2005. The index is reconstituted semi‑annually, with reviews in June and December.
Intended Use
The index is positioned for passive investment products such as exchange‑traded funds and index funds, and may also serve as a benchmark for portfolio management services, mutual‑fund schemes and other fund portfolios seeking alignment with ethical, cultural and philosophy‑driven criteria.
Management Commentary
Mr. Ashutosh Singh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., stated that the launch expands the thematic index universe, catering to investors who wish to integrate value‑based principles into their investment decisions.
About BSE Index Services
Formerly known as Asia Index Pvt. Ltd., BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd., the oldest stock exchange in Asia and the world’s largest by number of listed companies. The subsidiary provides a full suite of indices to global and domestic investors.
About BSE
BSE Ltd. operates the benchmark Sensex and offers trading across equity, debt, derivatives, mutual funds, and other instruments, serving as a key platform for capital raising in India.