Bombay Stock Exchange

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Bombay Stock Exchange built?1875
2. What is the location?Mumbai, India
3. What is the age?Asia's oldest stock exchange and the tenth oldest in the world
4. Why is the Bombay Stock Exchange important for India?It lets companies raise money to grow and create jobs. It also shows how healthy the economy is.
5. How does the Bombay Stock Exchange help companies?Companies list their shares on the BSE to get money for projects and to become known to investors. This helps them expand and innovate.

Stock Exchange: A regulated marketplace where securities like stocks and bonds are bought and sold.
Market Capitalization: The aggregate value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares.
Capital Formation: The process by which a company or government raises funds to finance its operations or projects.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): The primary regulatory body for the securities market in India, ensuring investor protection and market integrity.