Today's BSE PSU Price
The BSE PSU Index closed at Rs. 19,706.19 as of September 18, 2025. This index, which tracks the performance of public sector undertakings (PSUs) in India, saw a slight decline of 14.96 points, or 0.08%, during the trading day. The BSE PSU performance is a key indicator of investor sentiment towards government-owned enterprises, which often play a crucial role in India's economy.
For the most current, regularly updated BSE PSU 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 PSU Historical Returns
The BSE PSU Index has shown the following historical returns as of September 18, 2025:
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1 Week: +0.71%
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1 Month: +1.62%
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3 Months: -1.26%
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6 Months: +15.44%
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1 Year: -7.22%
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5 Years: +31.8%
The historical returns for the BSE PSU Index reveal a mixed picture. While the index has shown strong gains over the short term and impressive long-term growth, it has experienced a dip over the last year. This volatility is a reminder that while some PSU stocks have been multibaggers, others, particularly in the banking and energy sectors, have faced challenges, impacting the overall index performance. Investors looking into a BSE PSU fund should consider this short-term volatility against the long-term trend, which has been robust.
BSE PSU News and Updates
Several factors have been influencing the BSE PSU index and its constituents around mid-September 2025:
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Government Policy: The Finance Ministry's clarification that it has no plans to reduce its stake in public sector banks below 51% has been a major positive for the BSE PSU list, particularly for PSU banks, which saw a rally.
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Disinvestment and IPOs: The government's ongoing focus on disinvestment and a robust pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) from PSUs are drawing investor attention to the sector. However, the pace of actual government capital expenditure has also been a concern for some analysts, impacting stocks in infrastructure and defence.
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Sectoral Performance: On September 18, 2025, while the broader market was positive, some key sectors within the index, such as Power and Metal, were laggards. This can create a divergence in performance, with certain companies, like Hindustan Aeronautics and Cochin Shipyard, performing strongly while others like NMDC or NLC India showing a decline.
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Global Market Trends: The recent US Federal Reserve rate cut has boosted global sentiment, which has had a positive spillover effect on the Indian market, including some PSU stocks.