Q.What do you know about BSE and NSE ?

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange, 1875) is the oldest stock exchange in Asia with the SENSEX index of 30 companies; NSE (National Stock Exchange, 1992) is a modern fully-electronic exchange with the NIFTY index of 50 companies. Both are regulated by SEBI.

Meaning of Stock Exchange

A stock exchange is an organised and regulated market where existing securities — shares, debentures, bonds and government securities — are bought and sold. It provides liquidity to investors and a continuous market for securities. India's two leading exchanges are the BSE and the NSE. This is a frequently asked AP Inter 2nd-year Commerce previous-year question.

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)

• Established in 1875, it is the oldest stock exchange in India and in Asia.
• It is located in Mumbai (Dalal Street).
• Its benchmark index is the SENSEX (Sensitive Index), made up of 30 leading, financially sound companies.
• A very large number of companies are listed on the BSE.

NSE (National Stock Exchange)

• Established in 1992 and began trading in 1994; it was set up to provide a modern, transparent, nationwide trading system.
• It is located in Mumbai but offers screen-based electronic trading across the country.
• Its benchmark index is the NIFTY (Nifty 50), made up of 50 leading companies. …