On Friday, Nifty 500 was quoting 87.95 points, or 0.38 per cent, higher at 23,380.65. This is against the 23,280.35 level, the index settled at, 18 months ago, on August 20, 2024. During this period, BSE topped the index chart, rallying 206 per cent to Rs 2,753.70 oer share on Friday from Rs 901 apiece, 18 months ago, data compiled from corporate database AceEquity suggested. Elara in a February 10 note said BSE is well -positioned to capitalise on structural growth levers as it has established a strong foothold in key verticals. With 500 co-location racks already in place and plans to add another 80 alongside StarMF as its leading mutual fund distribution platform, the exchange boasts robust infrastructure, Elara said.