Today's BSE PSU Price
As of 18 July 2025, the BSE PSU Index closed at Rs. 19,739.74, marking a decrease of 0.73% from its previous close.
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. You can also monitor the BSE PSU live price chart for intraday movements.
BSE PSU Historical Returns
The BSE PSU Index has shown varied performance across different timeframes. Here are its historical returns as of 18 July 2025:
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1 Week: -0.87%
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1 Month: +0.80%
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3 Months: +9.24%
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6 Months: +6.95%
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1 Year: -10.10%
The index experienced a slight dip over the past week and a more significant decline over the last year. However, it has shown positive momentum over the one-month, three-month, and six-month periods, indicating short-to-medium term recovery and strength. This suggests that while there may be some recent profit-booking or sector-specific headwinds, the broader trend for public sector undertakings has been upward in the past few months. The one-year decline might be attributed to earlier corrections or a period of underperformance before the recent rally.
BSE PSU News and Updates
Several developments around July 2025 have influenced the performance of the BSE PSU Index:
- Profit-Taking in Defence PSUs: As of July 18, 2025, several prominent defence Public Sector Undertakings like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), and Data Patterns India experienced profit-taking for the third consecutive session. After a strong rally, investors have been locking in gains, leading to declines in these specific constituents of the broader PSU index. This has contributed to some downward pressure on the overall BSE PSU share price.
- PSU Bank Index Rally: In contrast, the Nifty PSU Bank Index saw a surge on July 14, 2025, with all its constituents advancing. This rally was led by banks like Canara Bank and Union Bank, driven by strong fundamentals, expected credit growth in FY26, stable asset quality, and improved capital adequacy. This positive movement in PSU banks provides a counter-balance to declines in other PSU sectors within the broader index.
- New Initiatives for Listing Support: On July 17, 2025, India's startup ecosystem saw the launch of the Centre for New-age Public Companies (CNPC), an initiative aimed at supporting over 50 tech-oriented companies, both listed and those preparing for IPOs. While not directly about existing PSUs, such initiatives to bolster public market participation could indirectly contribute to a more vibrant overall market sentiment, potentially benefiting a BSE PSU fund or the broader Indian stock market update.
The BSE PSU Index continues to be influenced by a mix of sector-specific news, government policies, and overall market dynamics. Investors should closely monitor the factors affecting BSE PSU performance, including government disinvestment plans, sector-specific reforms, and global economic trends.