The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) (formerly, The Stock Exchange, Mumbai) is the oldest stock exchange in Asia and has the third largest number of listed companies in the world, with 4900 listed as of Feb 2010.[1] It is located at Dalal Street, Mumbai, India. On Feb, 2010, the equity market capitalization of the companies listed on the BSE was US$1.28 trillion, making it the largest stock exchange inSouth Asia and the 12th largest in the world.[2]
With over 4900 Indian companies listed & over 7700 scrips on the stock exchange,[3] 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.
Hours of operation
| Session | Timing |
|---|---|
| Beginning of the Day Session | 8:00 - 9:00 |
| Trading Session | 9:00 - 15:30 |
| Position Transfer Session | 15:30 - 15:50 |
| Closing Session | 15:50 - 16:05 |
| Option Exercise Session | 16:05 - 16:35 |
| Margin Session | 16:35 - 16:50 |
| Query Session | 16:50 - 17:35 |
| End of Day Session | 17:30 |
Source: Wikipedia.org