The Bombay/Mumbai Stock Exchange Limited, (formerly, The Stock Exchange, Mumbai; popularly called The Bombay/Mumbai Stock Exchange, or BSE) has the greatest number of listed companies in the world, with 4700 listed as of August 2007.[1] It is located at Dalal Street, Mumbai, India. On 31 December 2007, the equity market capitalization of the companies listed on the BSE was US$ 1.79 trillion, making it the largest stock exchange in South Asia and the 12th largest in the world.

Around 6,000 Indian companies list on the stock exchange, and it has a significant trading volume. The BSE SENSEX (Sensitive indeX), also called the ""BSE 30"", is a widely used market index in India and Asia. Though many other exchanges exist, BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India account for most of the trading in shares in India.

History of BSE?

Following is the timeline on the rise and rise of the Sensex through Indian Stock Market history.

1830's Business on corporate stocks and shares in Bank and Cotton presses started in Bombay.
1860-1865 Cotton price bubble as a result of the American Civil War.

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BSE India Popularity Chart

How to find Registrar of Companies which are listed in BSE ?

Use websites like moneycontrol.com nseindia.com karvy.com these sites clearly list the profile and other essential details that investors need to know. also you can open an online account for trading with sharekhan.com and these sites too will give you a complete list.If you don't want to use the net, buy and outlook money magazine and all the companies are listed in the back. kindly note that many companies are listed in both the Exchange houses.

What is the BSE Sensex?

BSE Sensex or Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index is a value-weighted index composed of 30 stocks started in 01 of jan, 1986. It consists of the 30 largest and most actively traded stocks, representative of various sectors, on the Bombay Stock Exchange. These companies account for around one-fifth of the market capitalization of the BSE. The base value of the sensex is 100 on April 1, 1979, and the base year of BSE-SENSEX is 1978-79.

At irregular intervals, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) authorities review and modify its composition to make sure it reflects current market conditions. The index is calculated based on a free-float capitalization method; a variation of the market cap method. Instead of using a company's outstanding shares it uses its float, or shares that are readily available for trading. The free-float method, therefore, does not include restricted stocks, such as those held by company insiders.

Useful Links

http://www.bseindia.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombay_Stock_Exchange

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