🧠 At a Glance:

BSE has gone from a sleepy, dividend-yielding legacy exchange to a breakout derivatives machine. FY25 profit hit ₹1,322 Cr, up 5x in two years. But with a P/E of 89x, and a market cap of ₹1.17 lakh crore, has the rally overshot reality — or is this just the beginning of India’s next fintech play?

📜 About the Company

• Founded: 1875
• Listed: 2017
• Business: Equity & debt trading, derivatives, SME platforms, mutual funds, STAR MF platform
• USPs: Owns India INX, BSE Sensex, and the fastest exchange engine globally (6 microseconds)

From bull statues to bull runs, BSE is no longer just Dalal Street’s heritage building — it’s now also a cash cow in high-frequency disguise.

👨‍💼 Key People

• CEO: Sundararaman Ramamurthy
• Chairman: SS Mundra (ex-RBI Deputy Governor)
• Promoter Holding: 0% (public company with no promoter group)
• FII Ownership: Up from 0% (2022) to 16.78% (Mar 2025)
• Retail Shareholding: Falling as smart money moves in — now just 48.78%

📈 Timeline-Based Financial Growth

🚀 5-Year PAT CAGR: 64%
📈 FY25 Revenue Growth: 102% YoY
🧨 F&O segment is the new engine — and it’s on steroids.

🧠 Why BSE Stands Out

• 💹 Derivatives Boom: BSE’s F&O volumes skyrocketed post zero-fee strategy
• 📊 Mutual Fund STAR MF platform leader — handling ₹7.3 lakh Cr+ in AUM
• 🌐 India INX at GIFT City expanding rapidly (global investors + rupee bonds)
• 💰 Asset-light, infra-heavy: Highest OPM in industry post MCX

It’s no longer about just running Sensex. It’s about owning the infra behind India’s investing boom.

🤺 Peer Comparison

BSE leads the table on PAT, growth, and hype. But it’s also the most richly valued.

🛠️ Business Model Breakdown

Revenue Mix:

• 💰 Transaction Fees (Equity + Derivatives): 60%+
• 📈 STAR MF (Mutual Fund Infra): 15–20%
• 💻 Tech & infra services: 10–15%
• 🌍 India INX (Offshore exchange): 5% and growing

Recent Catalysts:

• 🚀 Derivatives hit ₹12 lakh Cr/day — up 15x in 18 months
• 🧾 SEBI’s F&O clampdown fears haven’t materialized yet
• 🤝 Global partnerships with NSE IFSC, GIFT City, and UPI infra integration

🧾 Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Overview

⚠️ Capex has stayed heavy — infra upgrades, India INX investments, and STAR MF backend scaling.

📈 Forward-Looking Fair Value (FV) Estimate

• FY25 PAT = ₹1,322 Cr
• Assume 20–25% CAGR = FY27E PAT = ₹1,900–2,060 Cr
• Assign P/E: 40–50x (generous due to growth + infra moat)
• Forward Value Range: ₹76,000 Cr – ₹1,03,000 Cr

Current Market Cap = ₹1,17,000 Cr
Verdict: Fully priced to slightly overvalued — market is assuming growth continues without interruption.

🧾 TL;DR Verdict

✅ From sleepy Dalal Street to high-speed derivative monster
✅ ₹1,322 Cr PAT, ROCE at 44%
✅ STAR MF, India INX, and F&O = triple engines
⚠️ Trading at 89x P/E — momentum priced in
🎯 Ideal for long-term infra + exchange platform believers

⚠️ Risks & Red Flags

• SEBI overreach: Regulation on F&O or mutual fund infra can kill momentum
• Valuation froth: 89x P/E means no room for error
• One-trick risk: F&O is driving everything — if that slows, correction will be brutal
• Retail exit: Public shareholding dropped from 65% to 48% in 2 years — smart money is in, retail may exit at wrong time

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Author: Prashant Marathe
Date: 12 June 2025