National Stock Exchange of India
- In November 1992, the National Stock Exchange of India was established as a taxable entity through the collaboration of significant financial institutions, as per the request of the Indian government.
- It received recognition as a Stock Exchange under the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Act, 1956, in April 1993.
- The Wholesale Debt Market (WDM) section was introduced by the NSE in June 1994.
- Additionally, in the same month, the Capital Markets (Equities) Segment was inaugurated.
- Operations for the NSE's Capital Market (Equities) sector commenced in November 1994, while the Derivatives segment became operational in June 2000.
The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
- The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), situated at Kolkata
- It operates under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Being the second oldest stock exchange in Asia, it was established on December 1, 1863, by sixteen prominent stockbrokers in Calcutta.
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- BSE is the oldest stock exchange in Asia, established in 1875.
- It is located in Mumbai and has played a pivotal role in shaping India's financial landscape.
- BSE operates on an electronic trading platform known as the BSE Online Trading (BOLT) system.
- It is one of the largest stock exchanges globally and lists a significant number of companies.
Cochin Stock Exchange (CoSE)
- It was an Indian stock exchange located in Kochi, Kerala, and was fully owned by the Government of India.
- Established in 1978, at its zenith, it boasted nearly 500 listed Indian companies, with a daily turnover ranging from ₹70 to ₹100 crore
- By then, it had secured the position as the fourth-largest exchange in India.
- However, trading activities at the Cochin Stock Exchange ceased in 2005.
- This halt occurred following the introduction of regulatory measures by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- By May 2014, the exchange was in its final stages of closure.
