Today's BSE 100 Index Price
The BSE 100 Index today, May 22, 2025, experienced a significant downturn, reflecting broader negative sentiment in the market. As of closing on May 22, 2025, the BSE 100 share price stood at Rs. 25,704.26, a decrease of Rs. 276.55, or approximately 1.06%, from its previous close of Rs. 25,980.81. Investors closely monitoring the BSE 100 live movements throughout the day would have observed this decline, consistent with the performance of other major Indian indices. The index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the BSE by market capitalisation, serves as a key benchmark for the Indian stock market.
For the most current, regularly updated BSE 100 Index share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time share price summary, including the top gainer loser stocks daily.
BSE 100 Index Historical Returns
The historical performance of the BSE 100 Index provides context to its recent movements. As of the closing on May 22, 2025, the returns were as follows:
- 1 Week: -1.79% (calculated based on closing prices of May 15 and May 22, 2025)
- 1 Month: 1.76%
- 3 Months: Data for the exact 3-month period ending May 22, 2025, is not immediately available in this summary; please refer to detailed financial charts for precise figures.
- 6 Months: 4.22%
- 1 Year: 7.76%
(1 Month, 6 Month, and 1 Year returns are as of May 22, 2025, from ICICIdirect)
The BSE 100 Index performance shows some resilience over the medium to long term, with positive returns over the last month, six months, and year, prior to the day's decline. However, the 1-week return reflects the recent bearish pressure. This pattern underscores the importance of considering both short-term volatility and longer-term trends when assessing India stock market index performance. The index includes a diverse BSE 100 stocks list, representing various sectors of the Indian economy.
BSE 100 Index News and Updates
Several key developments around May 22, 2025, influenced the BSE 100 Index news and the broader Indian stock market update:
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Market-Wide Sell-Off Driven by Global Cues: The primary factor affecting the BSE 100 Index today was a sharp sell-off across global equity markets. Concerns over the fiscal health of the United States, coupled with rising U.S. Treasury yields (with the 30-year yield nearing 5.09%), prompted investors to reduce exposure to equities, particularly in emerging markets. Major U.S. and Asian indices also registered significant losses.
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Sectoral Weakness and Stock-Specific Movements: The decline in the BSE 100 Index was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the red. Notably, Nifty Auto, FMCG, and IT sectors were among the top laggards, all of which have significant representation in the BSE 100. Within the index, major constituents such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Colgate Palmolive, and Power Grid Corporation faced notable declines. Anticipation also built around the Q4 earnings results of ITC, a heavyweight in the index, which were announced post-market hours; the stock had traded lower during the session.
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Impact of Corporate Earnings and FII Outlook: The ongoing corporate earnings season continues to be a key driver for factors affecting BSE 100 today. While some companies have reported strong figures, others, like IndusInd Bank (which earlier reported a Q4 loss), have seen negative reactions. The overall market sentiment is also shaped by FII (Foreign Institutional Investor) activity, which can be influenced by global risk appetite and changes in U.S. monetary policy expectations.
Investors tracking the BSE 100 Index should continue to monitor these domestic and international factors to understand potential future movements.