BSE Sensex Rejig: Trent and Bharat Electronics to Replace Nestle India and IndusInd Bank

Asia Index, the benchmarking and market intelligence unit of the BSE, announced a major reshuffle in the composition of its flagship 30-share Sensex index. Effective from the start of trading on June 23, Tata Group’s retail arm, Trent and state-owned Bharat Electronics will replace Nestle India and IndusInd Bank in the Sensex.

This adjustment marks a notable shift in the makeup of the benchmark index, signalling a change in market dynamics and investor focus. The inclusion of Trent and Bharat Electronics highlights growing interest in the retail and defence electronics sectors.

Changes Across Other Indices

The reconstitution extends beyond the Sensex:

Also Read: All You Need to Know About Trent Q4FY25 Earnings.

Indian Market Faced a Sell Off on May 22

Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, rising concerns over U.S. debt, and elevated valuations in domestic markets, Indian equities witnessed a sharp sell-off on Thursday, May 22, 2025

• Sensex plunged by 645 points or 0.79% to close at 80,951.99.
• Nifty 50 dropped 204 points or 0.82%, ending at 24,609.70.
• The BSE Midcap index fell 0.33%, while the Smallcap index managed a modest gain of 0.17%.

The day’s losses wiped out nearly ₹2 lakh crore from investors’ wealth, as the cumulative market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies fell to approximately ₹439 lakh crore from ₹441 lakh crore in the previous session.

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