State the difference between NSE and BSE.

The major differences between National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are as follows −

NSE

• National Stock Exchange was founded in 1992.

• Its vision is “Continue to be a leader, establish a global presence, facilitate the financial well-being of people”.

• It is largest stock exchange in India.

• It is 11th largest stock exchange in the world.

• It facilities trading equity, equity derivatives, debt and currency derivatives segments

• benchmark index is nifty.

• It is also called as The Largest Stock Exchange.

• The number of companies in this index are 50.

• More than 5000 companies are listed in NSE.

• It has high trading volume.

BSE

• Bombay Stock Exchange was founded in 1875.

• Its vision is “Emerge as the premier Indian stock exchange with best-in-class global practice in technology, product innovation and customer service”.

• It is most ancient stock exchange of Asia.

• It is 10th largest stock exchange in the world.

• It facilitates trading in equity, currencies, debt instruments, derivatives and mutual funds.

• The benchmark index is Sensex.

• It is also called as The Oldest Stock Exchange.

• Total companies in this index are 30.

• More than 1600 companies are listed here.

• It has low trading volume when compared to NSE.