BSE Surpasses NSE in F&O Turnover for First Time in April 2026, Capturing 55.4% Market Share

In an unprecedented shift, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has surpassed the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the futures and options (F&O) segment for the first time in April 2026.  

BSE's market share in notional F&O turnover increased to 55.4% from 43.6% in March, outperforming NSE, whose share shrank to 44.6% from 56.4%. 

BSE's Surge in F&O Market Share 

BSE's average daily turnover in the F&O segment surged nearly 20% month-on-month to ₹269.07 lakh crore in April.  

In contrast, NSE faced a decrease of approximately 26% with its notional average daily turnover falling to ₹216 lakh crore. This change highlighted a significant restructuring in market dynamics. 

Options Segment Dynamics 

The options segment witnessed NSE's total premium turnover decline by 28% month-on-month to ₹12.9 lakh crore. BSE, however, reported a modest increase of 5.6%, reaching ₹6.63 lakh crore.  

Despite this, NSE continued to dominate the overall options market, holding 66% share in options premium turnover, while BSE accounted for 34%. 

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Factors Contributing to BSE's Rise 

The shift in market preference can be attributed to BSE's lower transaction charges. While NSE charges 0.00183% on futures contracts, BSE imposes no fee.  

In options, BSE's charge is 0.005% as opposed to NSE's 0.0355%.  

This pricing advantage played a pivotal role in attracting market participants to BSE. 

Impact of Trading Volumes and Valuation Trends 

F&O volumes on NSE fell by 22%, whereas BSE saw a 26% increase during the same period. Additionally, benchmark indices showed recovery supported by domestic inflows, with the Nifty 50 price-to-earnings ratio rising to around 21x in April from 19x in March.  

BSE's strategic moves coincided with these broader market trends. 

Conclusion 

BSE's historic overtaking of NSE in the F&O segment in April 2026 underscores a major shift in trading preferences, backed by strategic advantages in transaction fees and market conditions. This shift marks a noteworthy event in the landscape of Indian stock exchanges. 

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