Bombay Stock Exchange
Mumbai, India
Abbreviation
BSE
Location
Mumbai, India
Region
Asia
Product Types
Equity, Debt, Currency, Commodity Derivatives
About Bombay Stock Exchange
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), founded in 1875 as the Native Share & Stock Brokers Association, is Asia's oldest stock exchange and one of the world's largest by number of listed companies. While primarily an equity and debt exchange, BSE offers commodity derivatives including base metals, agricultural products, energy, and precious metals via BSE's commodity segment. BSE is headquartered in Mumbai's financial district and is regulated by SEBI. It lists over 5,500 companies and provides critical infrastructure for India's capital markets.
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