BSE Index Services Launches 14 New Sector Indices and Renames 6 Existing Indices

On November 13, 2026, BSE Index Services Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Limited, announced the launch of 14 new sector indices based on the BSE 500 universe.  

The Index Oversight Committee also approved revisions in the names and methodology of 6 existing sector indices, expanding the offering to a comprehensive suite of 20 sector indices. 

Existing Sector Indices Renamed 

The following 6 existing sector indices have been renamed and aligned with the revised BSE 500 sector index framework: 

• BSE Auto has been renamed to BSE 500 Auto.
• BSE Capital Goods has been renamed to BSE 500 Capital Goods.
• BSE Consumer Durables has been renamed to BSE 500 Consumer Durables.
• BSE Metal has been renamed to BSE 500 Metals.
• BSE Oil & Gas has been renamed to BSE 500 Oil & Gas.
• BSE Realty has been renamed to BSE 500 Realty. 

Newly Launched BSE 500 Sector Indices 

BSE Index Services introduced 14 new indices to measure the performance of companies classified under specific sectors within the BSE 500 Index: 

• Industrial and Infrastructure: BSE 500 Chemicals, BSE 500 Construction, BSE 500 Construction Materials, and BSE 500 Power.
• Consumer and Retail: BSE 500 Consumer Services, BSE 500 FMCG, and BSE 500 Textiles.
• Financial and Technology: BSE 500 Financial Services, BSE 500 IT, and BSE 500 Telecommunication.
• Healthcare, Media, and Services: BSE 500 Healthcare, BSE 500 Media Entertainment and Publication, BSE 500 Services, and BSE 500 Diversified. 

These benchmarks are designed to support performance measurement, portfolio construction, and passive investment products such as Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Index Funds, and PMS strategies. 

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Conclusion 

BSE Index Services has expanded its sectoral index lineup to 20 benchmarks under the BSE 500 universe by launching 14 new indices and renaming 6 existing ones. The revised suite aims to facilitate active benchmarking and the development of sector-focused passive investment products. 

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