Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Bombay Stock Exchange is known to be the oldest stock exchange in the entire Asian region. If someone wants to know about the history of the India share market, it becomes synonymous with the history of the Bombay Stock Exchange. It started functioning in 1875 with the name 'The Native Share and Stock Broker's Association'. Under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, the association got its recognition as a stock exchange in 1956. When it started, it was just an association of persons but with the recognition it got transferred to a corporate and demutualised entity.

As of today, Bombay Stock Exchange happens to be the number 1 exchange globally in terms of the number of listed companies and ranks 5th in terms of the transactions worldwide. An investor has the option of choosing from more than 4,700 listed companies – which are segmented into A, B, S, T and Z groups for easy reference.

Regulatory Authority of Indian Share Market

SEBI or Securities and Exchange Board of India is the market watchdog and has the responsibility of protecting the investors' interests, develops regulatory norms and helps in the development of the securities market in India.

Indian Share Market is definitely a crystal clear reflection of the overall performance of the Indian Corporates. So, with the Indian Share Market going on a positive path, gives a ready signal that the India Inc. is on a robust growth trajectory.

Why to invest in India share market

• An investor does not require a lot of money to start investing in India share market unlike buying property and paying off a monthly mortgage.
  

• Time of trading involved spans from small to big. One can trade for a short period of time or even a lengthy span.

• It helps you to see 'fast' cash if the market is in robust mood and helps in fast liquidation.