Stock exchanges are the marketplaces that cater to the business of different organizations by gathering corporations to trade stocks and other securities. The establishment of the stock exchange in India has brought about developments in the industry that has lead to an increasingly advanced trading business in 1874. Today, the Indian Stock Market has 23 exchanges. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are known to be the most powerful floors in the Indian market.
The Bombay Stock Exchange is established in 1875. With 4700 companies according to my stock scanner software, it is considered the oldest exchange in Asia. It is under the management of the Top 30 companies where most local and foreign investors place their chances under the rules and regulations set by the SEBI. BSE indices are updated regularly in real time. Its schedule is from Mondays to Fridays, 9a to 3:30p upon which you can engage in trading. The National Stock Exchange (NSE), on the other hand, is built in 1992. Though it is considered as a relatively new exchange, it has a listing of 1587 and is known as the largest floor in terms of trades and turnovers. It holds the biggest transactions in India when it comes to capitalization. In the world, it is the third largest marketplace considering equities and trades. By now, it is a fast growing stock in the world with a growth of 16.6%. Similar to BSE, trading can be done from 9a to 3:30p Mondays thru Fridays only. Other exchanges in the Indian market include regional exchanges such as the Madras, Delhi, and Jaipur and other different stock trading exchanges regarded as MCX exchange and NCDEX exchange.
With this information on hand, you can explore the potential of trading in the Indian Stock Market. All you need is a demat account in a related bank. By establishing this account, you will be able to engage in the transactions in the Indian exchange following the rules and procedures set by the SEBI.