The NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) are the two main stock exchanges in India. Though they serve the same purpose, there are key differences:

• NSE:Established in 1992 and is India’s largest stock exchange.
  More liquid, meaning stocks can be traded faster here.
  Popular for its Nifty index, which tracks the top 50 companies.
  Most traders prefer NSE because of its advanced technology and infrastructure.
  

• BSE:The older of the two, established in 1875, making it the world’s oldest stock exchange.
  Tracks the Sensex, which monitors the top 30 companies.
  Though not as fast as the NSE, it lists more companies, making it a broader platform.
  

Both exchanges allow trading in shares, bonds, derivatives, and more. While NSE is favored for its speed, BSE has a legacy of being reliable and stable.