<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>BSE, Asia's oldest stock exchange, celebrated its 150th anniversary, tracing its origins back to 1875 when it operated under a banyan tree in South Mumbai.</li><li>Founded by Premchand Roychand, known as the 'cotton king' of Bombay, BSE evolved over the years and gained recognition under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act in 1957.</li><li>The launch of the S&P BSE Sensex in 1986 marked a significant milestone for BSE, which has now seen the Sensex surpassing 82,000 points.</li><li>With a market capitalization of over Rs 462.48 lakh crore and 5,671 listed companies, BSE continues to be a prominent player in India's capital markets.</li></ul>

BSE Celebrates 150 Years: A Look At The Journey Of Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange

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