What is NSE and BSE ?

National Stock Exchange (NSE) was set up in 1992 in Mumbai. It was recognized in 1993 as a stock exchange and started functioning in 1994. It is located in Mumbai. It has been the first fully computerised stock exchange of India. In terms of the total value and volume of the shares traded per day, it is India’s largest stock exchange. Whereas on the basis of the total number of companies listed, it is India’s 2nd largest stock exchange. NIFTY-50 is the most important index
of NSE.
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the other hand, was set up in 1875. It is the oldest stock exchange of Asia. In terms of total value and volume of shares traded per day, it is India’s 2nd largest stock exchange. Whereas in the terms of the total number of companies listed it is India’s largest stock exchange. SENSEX is the most important index of BSE.
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