This document provides an overview of stock exchanges in India. It discusses the history and establishment of major stock exchanges such as Bombay Stock Exchange, which was established in 1875 as Asia's first stock exchange. It defines a stock exchange as an organized market where securities are bought and sold. The key functions of stock exchanges are discussed, including providing a ready market for securities, facilitating capital formation, and regulating company management. The roles of various participants in stock exchanges like brokers and speculators are also highlighted. Major stock exchanges in India today include BSE, NSE, and OTCEI.