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The same applies to share prices. NSE and BSE are two different exchanges for trading shares, same like the supermarket and vegetable market. NSE has a very high trading volume, implying a large number of buyers and sellers as compared to its peer stock exchange BSE. Hence, the price difference.
Are stocks listed on both BSE and NSE?
A company can have its listing in both BSE and NSE, or only in either one. If a company has its listing in both, the prices of its share value in BSE and NSE may be different as it all depends on the number buyers and sellers. Number of listings is higher in BSE whereas trade volume is more in NSE.
Is there any difference between NSE and BSE price of same stock?
Yes, there is a slight difference in the prices of the same stock on NSE and BSE. For example, If XYZ stock is trading at ₹ 50 on NSE, it may be trading at ₹ 49.5 on BSE depending on how liquid the stock is. In the case of illiquid stocks, the difference in prices may be higher.
Are there any shares which are not listed on NSE?
There are some shares which are not listed on the NSE and you can only trade them on the BSE. Some popular stocks which are exclusively available for trading on the BSE are SpiceJet and Claris Lifesciences. Almost all share brokers tend to be members of both the NSE and BSE.
How many companies are there in the BSE?
The BSE has more than 5000 companies listed under it. Mr Ashishkumar Chauhan the Managing Director and CEO. Both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange are covered under the Economy segment of the UPSC Exams. Aspirants can find study materials related to this segment with the links given below:
What is National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
National Stock Exchange (NSE) NSE is the youngest stock exchange of India which came into the picture in the year 1992. NSE was the first exchange in India to provide the latest, modern, fully automated, screen-based electronic trading system. It offered an easy trading facility to the investors spread across the length and breadth of the country.