BSE

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is Asia’s oldest stock exchange and one of the most prominent financial market institutions in India. Established in 1875, it plays a central role in the development of India’s capital markets and equity culture. Key Highlights Location: Dalal Street, Mumbai Legacy: Oldest stock exchange in Asia Listed Companies: 5,000+ (one of the highest globally) Market Role: Platform for equity, debt, derivatives, mutual funds, and SME listings Benchmark Index BSE Sensex (S&P BSE Sensex): A benchmark index consisting of 30 large, well-established, and financially sound companies listed on BSE. It is widely used as a barometer of the Indian stock market and overall economic health. Market Segments & Products Equity Market: Shares of listed companies Debt Market: Corporate bonds, government securities Derivatives: Index and stock futures & options Mutual Funds & ETFs BSE SME Platform: Designed to help small and medium enterprises raise capital Technology & Trading BSE operates on an advanced electronic trading system that ensures: High speed and low latency Transparency and fair price discovery Nationwide and global market access Regulation & Governance BSE functions under the regulatory oversight of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), ensuring: Investor protection Market integrity Disclosure and compliance standards