BSE Launches Saatvik 100 Index

BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd., launched the BSE Saatvik 100 recently. The index is India’s first Saatvik index and it tracks 100 companies selected from the broader BSE 500 Index on the basis of defined Saatvik principles.

BSE Saatvik 100: Structure and Base Date

The BSE Saatvik 100 has a base value of 1,000. Its first value date is 20 June 2005. The index is reconstituted twice a year in June and December.

Investment Use and Methodology

The index can act as a benchmark for passive investment products in India. These products include Exchange-Traded Funds, index funds, Portfolio Management Services, and mutual fund schemes. The index is designed for investors who follow value-based and philosophy-driven investment principles.

Performance and Constituents

As of 29 May 2026, the index recorded annualised total returns of 12.22% over three years, 11.11% over five years, and 13.70% over ten years. HDFC Bank had the highest weightage at 9.71%, followed by ICICI Bank at 7.69% and Reliance Industries at 7.65%.

Important Facts for Exams

• BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd.
• The BSE Saatvik 100 is India’s first Saatvik index.
• The index selects 100 companies from the BSE 500 Index.
• The index is reconstituted in June and December every year.

Index Services in India

Stock market indices in India are used to measure price movement and to create benchmark-linked investment products. BSE indices are part of the wider Indian capital market infrastructure.