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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils BSE Coin, Logo, and Index to Mark 150th Anniversary of BSE.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 22 Apr 2025

On April 17, 2025, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a Rs 150 commemorative coin to celebrate 150 years of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. BSE, Asia's oldest stock exchange, also saw the launch of the BSE@150 Logo and the BSE 150 Index, a new benchmark index designed to monitor the performance of the top 150 listed companies based on market capitalization and liquidity.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- Union Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary and Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), were present at the event.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) During her address, the Union Minister praised BSE's technological advancements and its critical role in India's economic growth, emphasizing that BSE processes orders worth Rs 1,500 crore daily, highlighting its seamless integration with cutting-edge technology.
(ii) Additionally, the market capitalization of BSE has reached Rs 400 lakh crore, positioning it among the top stock exchanges in the world.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who unveiled the Rs 150 commemorative coin, BSE@150 Logo, and BSE 150 Index to mark the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)?

Correct Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman

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