{"id":10271,"date":"2023-03-31T08:22:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T02:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/?p=10271"},"modified":"2023-03-31T08:23:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T02:53:34","slug":"stock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock &#8211; Meaning, Risks, Stocks vs Bonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To raise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/what-is-capital-definition-of-capital-types-and-its-importance\/\">capital<\/a>, companies offer ownership to market participants in the form of stock. A business can utilise such funds to finance new product lines, invest in business expansion, or pay down debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand the meaning of stock in greater detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_22 counter-hierarchy counter-numeric\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">You will Learn About: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-2\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#What-is-stock\" title=\"What is stock?\">What is stock?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Stock-Quick-Highlights\" title=\"Stock: Quick Highlights\">Stock: Quick Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Shareholders-and-equity-ownership\" title=\"Shareholders and equity ownership\">Shareholders and equity ownership<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Common-vs-preferred-stocks\" title=\"Common vs preferred stocks\">Common vs preferred stocks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Stocks-vs-Bonds\" title=\"Stocks vs Bonds\">Stocks vs Bonds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Is-investing-in-stocks-risky\" title=\"Is investing in stocks risky?\">Is investing in stocks risky?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-2\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/stock\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-stock\"><\/span><strong>What is stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-770x515.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-1024x683@2x.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-210607-300x200@2x.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ownership of companies can be broken down into units called \u2018shares\u2019, with each share representing the smallest unit of ownership in a company. Technically, \u2018stock\u2019 refers to the entirety of the shares of a company taken together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, in effect, a stock is a security that indicates that its holder owns a certain proportion of the entity issuing it. Investors buy company stocks to benefit from potential capital appreciation and receive dividend income. Stocks are generally bought and sold on stock markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More technically, shareholders cannot actually \u201cown\u201d parts of a company. Instead, what stocks technically represent are claims to a portion of a company\u2019s assets and earnings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stocks have no maturity period and carry high risk, so SEBI has chalked out regulations to protect investors and other stakeholders from deceptive practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f594b20c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock-Quick-Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Stock: Quick Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A stock is a security that indicates that its holder owns a certain fraction of the issuing company and is typically traded on stock markets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are two main types of stock offered to investors: common and preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stocks have no maturity period and are relatively risky. They do not offer any guarantee on returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stocks differ from bonds in several key aspects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shareholders-and-equity-ownership\"><\/span><strong>Shareholders and equity ownership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase a stock, you purchase a small piece (often referred to as \u2018equity\u2019) of the issuing company. By doing so, you become a shareholder in the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity ownership in a company entitles you to many benefits. The most prominent of these is probably dividends. When a listed company (i.e. a company whose stocks are traded on the stock market) earns a profit, it may be distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends to reward their capital contribution. Shareholders may also be given voting rights in corporate matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, shareholders reap the benefits of any capital appreciation (i.e. increases in the price of the shares). Such appreciation can help grow a corpus to meet your short-term and long-term goals. If shareholders sell their shares, they lose the ownership rights associated with them and are no longer entitled to the corresponding benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common-vs-preferred-stocks\"><\/span><strong>Common vs preferred stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"813\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-22.png 813w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-22-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-22-300x158@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: https:\/\/pulley.com\/<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Common and preferred stocks differ on several grounds, some of which are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Difference on the basis of&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common <\/strong><strong>stocks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preferred <\/strong><strong>stocks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Voting rights<\/td><td>Common shareholders have voting rights.<\/td><td>Preferred shareholders do not have voting rights.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access to profits and assets<\/td><td>Common shareholders do not have the first claim on assets or property.<\/td><td>Preferred shareholders have the first claim on profits and assets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment of dividends<\/td><td>Common shareholders are paid dividends after preferred shareholders.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Preferred shareholders receive dividends first.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus shares<\/td><td>Common shareholders are entitled to bonus shares in addition to their current holdings.<\/td><td>Bonus shares are not available for preferred shareholders.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital repayment<\/td><td>In the event of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/liquidation-meaning-process-types-and-examples\/\">liquidation<\/a>, common shareholders are not given preference.<\/td><td>When a corporation is liquidated, preferred shareholders are paid before common shareholders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Convertibility<\/td><td>Conversion of common stocks is not possible.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Convertible preferred stock can be converted to common stock.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks-vs-Bonds\"><\/span><strong>Stocks vs Bonds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Point of difference<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stock<\/strong><strong>s<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bonds<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Definition<\/td><td>When a company issues stocks, it offers ownership in exchange for cash.<\/td><td>When an entity issues a bond, it issues debt with the promise to pay the principal back along with interest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issuer&nbsp;<\/td><td>Corporations can issue stocks to raise funds to meet their business requirements.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Governments, municipalities, and companies issue bonds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Status of the investor<\/td><td>Stocks represent ownership\/ stake in a firm and entitle you to profits and dividends earned by the company.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bonds, on the other hand, are a form of debt that a company or government draws from you, where returns are in the form of interest.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk level<\/td><td>The risk factor is high in stocks since the returns are not fixed or proportional. Dividends are not guaranteed.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bonds have fixed returns making them less risky. The interest that is paid is fixed. However, with some bonds, the risk of default can be high.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rights of the investor<\/td><td>Stockholders may have priority voting rights on significant issues.<\/td><td>Bondholders are creditors to the company and do not get voting rights.<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Returns&nbsp;<\/td><td>The total return for a stock includes capital appreciation and dividend income.<\/td><td>Bonds provide monthly interest payments and principal repayment at the end of the term.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketplace<\/td><td>Stocks are listed in secondary markets, ensuring centralised trading<\/td><td>For bonds, trading is done Over the Counter (OTC).<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/screener\/equity?utm_source=glossary&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tickertape&#8217;s Stock Screener<\/a> today to get a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/indices\/nifty-50-index-.NSEI?utm_source=glossary&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nifty 50<\/a> stocks and bite-sized information about them. You can also customise your search using 200+ filters.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-investing-in-stocks-risky\"><\/span><strong>Is investing in<\/strong><strong> stock<\/strong><strong>s risky?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question is \u2018Yes\u2019. When investing in stocks, there are various risks to consider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, stocks can be highly volatile and fluctuate in price rapidly. Stock movements are effectively impossible to predict. Secondly, there is no guarantee of returns. You could lose your entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/glossary\/investment-meaning-types-how-to-invest-and-savings-vs-investments\/\">investment<\/a> amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, many internal and external factors influence the functioning of a stock market. Even if a company is doing well, it may not be reflected in its stock price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, a stock represents proportional ownership of a company\u2019s equity. A corporation may issue stocks to raise funds from investors for new initiatives or to grow its current business. The rights and benefits of ownership are determined by the type of stock held by a shareholder. Do not forget that stock investments are risky. Consult your advisor before investing in stocks.&nbsp;Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/screener\/equity?utm_source=glossary&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tickertape Stock Screener<\/a>, which has 200+ filters to help you find the best stock according to various parameters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-c45d1319 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-313355e7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How to invest in stocks?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">You can easily invest in stocks through online or offline brokerages. You may also approach a bank to invest in stocks.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-21242a26\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Should you invest in Indian stock markets?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">The answer depends on your personal circumstances and risk appetite. Your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon should be kept in mind when thinking about investing in stocks.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3b24bd50\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many types of shareholders are there?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">The common shareholder and the preferred shareholder are the two main categories of shareholders. The owners of a company&#8217;s common stock are known as common shareholders.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f43c8c66\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Where can you buy stocks?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">Companies that have gone public list their shares on stock exchanges. As such, you can buy and sell stocks on stock exchanges.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-55a488e2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is a stock exchange?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">A stock exchange is a marketplace where brokers and traders can buy and sell stocks.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-dcdd2ad1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many stock exchanges are there in India?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are the two main stock indices in India.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To raise capital, companies offer ownership to market participants in the form of stock. 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