Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai

Date: 27th Jan 2018

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh

Fee: None.

Timing:  None. Entry restricted.

Food: Available.

Photography: Allowed, from outside.

Other attractions nearby: Rajabai Clock Tower, Jahangir Art Gallery, CST, RBI Museum and few more.

Bombay stock exchange, Asia's first stock exchange was officially established in 1875 as "The native share and stock brokers association. Initially the stock brokers used to meet at various places in Mumbai and finally settled in dalal street or brokers street in 1874. The stock exchange was recognized by Indian government in 1957. With 5000+ companies listed Bombay stock exchange has the most listed companies. Premchand Roychand is considered as the founder of Bombay Stock Exchange.

Few pics from the place.

Amsterdam stock exchange established in 1602 is considered as worlds first stock exchange. However there were many active markets before this.

Established in 1460, Antwerp stock exchange in Belgium is also considered oldest stock exchange.

The biggest stock exchange in terms of market capitalization (21+ trillion) is of course the New York stock exchange. BSE market cap is 2+ trillion.

Obviously tourists are not allowed inside. If one happen to be around the place and interested in money then can visit this place in Mumbai.

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