BSE Limited, along with its affiliated companies, provides an extensive platform for trading various financial instruments such as equities, debt, derivatives, and mutual funds, serving both Indian and global markets. The organization delivers a range of services including securities administration, data dissemination, and depository functions. Additionally, it offers clearing and settlement, IT support, training, risk management, and investment services, coupled with active participation in corporate social responsibility. Its operations further extend to the supervision and administration of SEBI-registered investment advisers, the management of an electronic spot platform for agricultural commodities, and the facilitation of equity trading for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in Mumbai, India, in 1875, the entity was formerly known as Bombay Stock Exchange Limited until its rebranding to BSE Limited in July 2011.
