The Indian stock market is a platform where shares of publicly listed companies are bought and sold. It plays a vital role in India’s economy, allowing companies to raise capital for growth and expansion, while offering investors a chance to earn returns by buying and selling shares.
The two main stock exchanges in India are:
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE):
- Established in 1875, it is the oldest stock exchange in Asia.
- It lists thousands of companies and has indices like SENSEX, which tracks 30 of the largest and most actively traded stocks on the BSE.
2. National Stock Exchange (NSE):
- Established in 1992, it is the largest stock exchange in India by trading volume.
- It has indices like NIFTY 50, which represents the top 50 companies listed on the NSE.
Top 10 Blue Chip Companies in India
| Company Name | Sub-Sector | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises Ltd | Commodities Trading | 3011 |
| Indusind Bank Ltd | Private Banks | 1,357.95 |
| State Bank of India | Public Banks | 774.00 |
| Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd | Four Wheelers | 3,062.00 |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd | Ports | 1,353.00 |
| Coal India Ltd | Mining – Coal | 481.40 |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | Oil & Gas – Refining & Marketing | 2,740.70 |
| Axis Bank Ltd | Private Banks | 1,151.30 |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd | Metals – Aluminium | 732.00 |
| Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd | Oil & Gas – Exploration & Production | 289.00 |
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