Bombay Stock Exchange Limited is the oldest stock
exchange in Asia. Popularly known as BSE it was established as "The
Native Share & Stock Brokers Association" in 1875.
It is the first stock exchange in India to obtain permanent recognition
in 1956 from the Government of India under the Securities Contracts
(Regulation) Act, 1956.
Bombay Stock Exchange played a pivotal role in the development of the
Indian capital market and its index, SENSEX, is tracked worldwide. The
Exchange has a nation-wide reach with a presence in 417 cities and towns
of India. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading
in equity, debt instruments and derivatives.