Direct Answer
The BSE 500 is a rule-based measurement of broad bse-listed equity benchmark, maintained by Asia Index/BSE. Like every index it owns nothing: it is a number produced by applying a published weighting formula to a selected list of companies, revised on a schedule the provider sets.
What this index covers
The BSE 500 covers broad bse-listed equity benchmark, within the India market. Asia Index/BSE defines which securities are eligible, how they are selected from that pool, and how much each one contributes to the published number.
The name states a target of 500 companies. A target is not a guarantee of the exact count on any given day: corporate actions, dual share classes and pending additions all move the real number around it.
How constituents are weighted
Swoopr has not verified the weighting method for this index against Asia Index/BSE's current methodology document, so none is stated here rather than guessed. The provider link below is authoritative.
Current BSE 500 constituents
Asia Index/BSE publishes and licenses the BSE 500 constituent list. Swoopr does not republish it here. The provider's own page is the authoritative source for current membership and weights.
Related reading
- All stock market indexes: how indexes are built, weighted and revised.
- Asia-Pacific indexes: others covering the same region.
- Index concentration: measuring how much of an index sits in its largest holdings.
- Index rebalancing and inclusion effects: what happens to a stock when index membership changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who maintains the BSE 500?
Asia Index/BSE maintains the BSE 500 and publishes the methodology document that defines its eligibility and weighting rules.
What does the BSE 500 measure?
It measures broad bse-listed equity benchmark. The index is a calculated number applying a weighting formula to a selected list of companies, and it holds nothing itself.
Where can I see the current BSE 500 constituents?
Asia Index/BSE publishes the current constituent list. Swoopr does not republish it, because index providers license constituent data and Swoopr holds no such licence.