The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), is a Mumbai-based stock exchange. It is the largest Stock Exchange in India in terms of daily turnover and number of trades, for both equities and derivative trading.[1]. Though a number of other exchanges exist, NSE and the Bombay Stock Exchange are the two most significant stock exchanges in India, and between them are responsible for the vast majority of share transactions. The NSE's key index is the S&P CNX Nifty, known as the Nifty, an index of fifty major stocks weighted by market capitalization.

NSE is mutually-owned by a set of leading financial institutions, banks, insurance companies and other financial intermediaries in India but its ownership and management operate as separate entities[2]. There are at least 2 foreign investors NYSE Euro next and Goldman Sachs who have taken a stake in the NSE.[3] As of 2006[update], the NSE VSAT terminals, 2799 in total, cover more than 1500 cities across India [4]. In October 2007, the equity market capitalization of the companies listed on the NSE was US$ 1.46 trillion, making it the second largest stock exchange in South Asia. NSE is the third largest Stock Exchange in the world in terms of the number of trades in equities.[5]It is the second fastest growing stock exchange in the world with a recorded growth of 16.6%.

NSE India Popularity Chart

What is the best price to buy shares in NSE?

You should not only prudent enough to select the scrip that is good, but timing is more important.You have to time the market to buy or sell. As far as now, it is high time not to take any position as the market is hitting its historic highs. As well, it is volatile.Let the market stabilize and consolidate, then you can think of buying.

How to find registrar of companies which are listed in NSE ?

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 difference between sensex and nifty?

The Sensex is an ""index"". What is an index? An index is basically an indicator. It gives you a general idea about whether most of the stocks have gone up or most of the stocks have gone down.The Sensex is an indicator of all the major companies of the BSE.The Nifty is an indicator of all the major companies of the NSE.

If the Sensex goes up, it means that the prices of the stocks of most of the major companies on the BSE have gone up. If the Sensex goes down, this tells you that the stock price of most of the major stocks on the BSE have gone down.Just like the Sensex represents the top stocks of the BSE, the Nifty represents the top stocks of the NSE.

Useful Links

NSE Website
Wikipedia

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