150 Years of Bombay Stock Exchange (Denomination of ₹ 150) Proof -Wooden Packing – FGCO001653

BSE- The Legendary Market Place

BSE Ltd., Asia’s oldest stock exchange, was founded in the year 1875 when India was still under British colonial rule. BSE, the iconic symbol of India’s financial markets, has played a very vital role in channelizing savings of millions of investors to productive purposes of nation building through its corporate entities which are part of every sector of the economy.

As BSE steps into the landmark 150th year of its foundation, it recalls with pride its valuable contribution to the Indian economy. BSE has facilitated more than 5,000 companies to raise capital which has got channelized into expansion, innovation, upgradation and modernization of various sectors of the economy leading to growth of India. Common investors also got an opportunity to build their wealth through participation in nation building.

The journey of BSE commenced under a banyan tree in the year 1875. Today BSE has transformed itself into a technology-led real time marketplace spreading its wings throughout the length and breadth of country. BSE, which started as an association of persons, has today bloomed into a well-governed, listed corporate entity playing a crucial role as a critical market infrastructure institution.

Carrying the fiduciary responsibility of protecting and empowering investors through various initiatives, BSE has always focused on high standards in conduct of its business and has constantly endeavored to adopt an inclusive approach to enhance its access and reach in terms of awareness, education, products to service needs of various categories of investors.

On the auspicious occasion of reaching the milestones of 150^th year, BSE rededicates itself to the Nation in creating a vibrant and safe marketplace actively contributing to make India a much sought after global destination aspiring to achieve market size of $25 trillion in near future.