A share market is where the shares are issued or traded and the primary difference with the stock market is that the stock market permits trade in bonds, mutual funds, derivatives, and shares. On the other hand, a share market only allows the trading of shares.
In India, Sensex and Nifty are the two most important indices. Nifty stands for National Stock Exchange Fifty, which is represented by the Nifty 50 index. Similarly, Sensex is the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Sensex is a collection of the top 30 stocks listed on the BSE by way of market capitalisation while Nifty is a collection of the top 500 stocks listed on the NSE.
The Nifty calculation takes place as per the free-float market capitalisation weighted methodology. However, during its initial years, the Bombay Stock Exchange traded as per a weighted market capitalisation method. It was only in 2003 that Sensex migrated to the prior method.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is the securities market regulator to oversee any fraudulent transactions in the Indian stock market.
There are 2 types of stock markets: Primary Market and Secondary Market. Trading is the process of buying or selling shares in a company.
Stock Market Holiday on May 1st: The Indian stock market, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), remains closed on national holidays and public holidays.
Stock Market, Sensex, Nifty 50 Today Live Update: Meanwhile, the rupee gained 37 paise to 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade a day after the Union Budget 2026-27,
In its DRHP, the company had said it would use the majority of the funds raised through the fresh issue for growing its subsidiary Meesho Technologies.
Interglobe Aviation (Indigo Airline) Share Price for NSE, BSE Today: IndiGo share price slipped at the opening bell on December 4 as the airline battled major network disruptions, mass flight cancellations, and DGCA scrutiny. Operations remain unstable with further delays expected.
Excelsoft Technologies share price: Excelsoft Technologies debuted at a 12.5% premium over its issue price, beating GMP expectations after a 45x oversubscribed IPO. The company raised Rs 500 crore through the public offer.
India Stock Market Holiday on April 14, 2025: Indian stock markets, including the NSE and BSE, will be observing a closure today, Monday, April 14, 2025, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti – the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar.
Syrma SGS Technology, a small cap stock in the electronics manufacturing services sector outperformed its peers by rallying 47% between October and December 2024. A look at what is driving its growth and if it has a multi-bagger potential.
For more than a year now, the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police have reported what their cyber investigators are calling an epidemic, a worrying surge in online share trading fraud cases.
While the outlook for Indian markets remains positive, a moderation in earnings could bring down inflated valuations and temper investor expectations, Yogesh Patil, chief investment officer of equity at LIC Mutual Fund AMC said.
The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
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After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.
