BSE-listed firms scale past ₹400 trillion in market value

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₹400 trillion in a historic milestone on Monday, with the last ₹100 trillion rolling in the shortest duration of a mere 9 months, as the country's bright macroeconomic fundamentals encouraged local and foreign investors to plough more money into equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 494.28 points, or 0.67%, to settle at 74,742.50. During the day, it climbed 621.08 points, or 0.83%, to reach a new intra-day record high of 74,869.30.

“BSE listed companies' market capitalization has risen 8.4% in 2024 (vs 7.1% for BSE 500) and 53.9% since 1 April, 2023 (vs 42% for BSE 500). This reflects the impact of broad-based upmove in the markets triggered by flows from locals and abroad," said Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO of HDFC Securities. Apart from the improvement in Indian macros quarter after quarter, higher allocation towards equities and new investors entering the markets directly and through mutual funds also boosted the stocks.

A portion of the market capitalization increase also stemmed from new listings during this period. Moreover, expectations of sustained turnarounds in companies with large equity bases drove the rise in their market capitalization, Relli explained. India is currently experiencing a mini-Goldilocks moment due to solid macro and micro conditions, which gives confidence about its long-term uptrend, said Ajay Menon, managing director & chief executive officer-broking & distribution, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.