Sun Mar 30 18:41:20 UTC 2025: ## BSE Announces 2:1 Bonus Share Issue
**Mumbai, [Date of Publication]** – The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced a 2:1 bonus share issue, meaning shareholders will receive two additional shares for every one they currently hold. The announcement, made Sunday, follows a board approval and is the second bonus share issue since the exchange’s listing in 2017.
The bonus shares, valued at Rs 2 each, will be issued from capital redemption reserves and general reserves as of December 31, 2024, pending shareholder approval via postal ballot. The record date for determining eligibility has yet to be announced; only shareholders holding shares before the ex-date will receive the bonus shares.
This move, common among companies seeking to increase earnings per share (EPS) and utilize reserves, comes after BSE declared dividends of Rs 12 per share in May 2023 and Rs 15 per share in June 2024.
Established in 1875, BSE is Asia’s first stock exchange and claims to be the world’s fastest, boasting a transaction speed of 6 microseconds. The exchange has played a significant role in the development of Indian corporate finance over its 148-year history.
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