Leading stock exchange BSE Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement with MSCI to explore the launch of futures and options contracts in India linked to MSCI indexes, subject to regulatory approvals. MSCI indexes are among the world's most widely tracked benchmarks, linked to more than $21 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, according to BSE.
BSE said the strategic step will support its role in further developing the Indian capital market. The exchange will explore the launch of index-linked derivatives in India, subject to the required regulatory approvals. Derivatives linked to indexes can help managers facilitate fund flows and manage equity exposure, BSE said.
BSE said the agreement with MSCI covers a number of its indexes. Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD and CEO of BSE, said, "We are proud to be taking the next step to further enhance India’s market accessibility by providing investors with an additional avenue to access and hedge their exposure to the Indian market."ALSO READ | BSE Clearing introduces 3-day contracts in securities lending, borrowingBSE Limited, established in 1875, is Asia’s oldest stock exchange and among the world’s largest in terms of the number of listed companies.