What Is the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)?
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the first and largest securities market in India and was established in 1875 as the Native Share and Stock Brokers’ Association. Based in Mumbai, India, the BSE lists over 5,300 companies and is one of the largest exchanges in the world, along with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange Group, Japan Exchange Group, and Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Key Takeaways
- Established in 1875 as the Native Share and Stock Brokers’ Association, the BSE is Asia’s first exchange.
- The BSE has been instrumental in developing India’s capital markets.
- The…