BSE 100 Index: India's Top 100 Companies in Focus (As of 19th July 2025)
The S&P BSE 100 Index is a significant benchmark in the Indian stock market, representing the performance of the top 100 most liquid and large companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It offers a broad overview of the Indian equity market's health, covering a substantial portion of the total market capitalization across various sectors.
Today's BSE 100 Index Price
As of the close of trading on 18th July 2025, the BSE 100 Index today closed at Rs. 26,223.96, reflecting a decline of 0.59% from its previous closing. This fall was part of a broader market correction.
For the most current, regularly updated BSE 100 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. You can also view the BSE 100 live price chart for detailed intraday and historical movements.
BSE 100 Index Historical Returns
Here's a look at the BSE 100 historical returns as of 18th July 2025:
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1 Day: -0.59%
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1 Week: -0.75%
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1 Month: +1.25%
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3 Months: +8.3%
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6 Months: +8.6%
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1 Year: +1.6%
The BSE 100 performance indicates a short-term correction over the last day and week, consistent with the broader market trend. However, over the medium term (1, 3, and 6 months), the index has delivered positive returns, showcasing resilience and underlying strength. The modest one-year return suggests some volatility or a sideways movement in the past year, with recent gains contributing to the positive trend. This performance reflects the dynamic nature of the Indian stock market, where short-term dips can occur even within an overall upward trajectory.
BSE 100 Index News and Updates
Several key news and developments around mid-July 2025 have significantly impacted the BSE 100 index:
- Weak Banking Sector Earnings: The banking sector has been a primary drag on the index. Q1 FY26 earnings announcements from major private banks, particularly Axis Bank, showed a decline in net profit and concerns over asset quality. This led to a substantial sell-off in financial stocks, which have a significant weight in the BSE 100. Other major banks also saw declines, impacting the overall index.
- Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) Outflows: Continuing FII selling has contributed to market cautiousness. Foreign investors have been net sellers in the Indian equity markets for several consecutive sessions in mid-July, withdrawing significant capital and adding downward pressure to large-cap indices like the BSE 100.
- Mixed Corporate Results: While some companies, particularly in the manufacturing and metal sectors, have reported strong Q1 FY26 results (e.g., JSW Steel, Wipro with an 11% increase in Q1 profit), others, particularly in the IT sector (e.g., HCL Tech reporting a 9.7% reduction in consolidated net profit), have faced challenges. This mixed bag of earnings has created sectoral shifts and volatility within the BSE 100 stocks list.
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Tariff Concerns and Global Sentiment: Global market trends, influenced by trade concerns (such as potential tariffs announced by the US President) and fading hopes of immediate US Fed rate cuts due to sticky inflation, have also cast a shadow. This mixed global sentiment contributes to caution among investors in the Indian market.
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Inflation Easing and Rate Cut Hopes: On a positive note, retail inflation in India dropped to its lowest in over six years in June, approaching the RBI's comfort zone. This development has fueled expectations of a potential future rate cut by the RBI, which could stimulate economic growth and provide a boost to the market in the long term, acting as a supporting factor affecting BSE 100.