Multiple choice general knowledge

Which was the first company to be registered in the BSE?

  1. Tata Steel Co.

  2. D.S. Prabhudas & Company

  3. Reliance Companies

  4. Birla Group
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B Correct answer
Explanation

D.S. Prabhudas & Company was the first company to be registered on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1875 when the stock exchange was formally established as 'The Native Share and Stockbrokers Association'. The other major Indian conglomerates mentioned (Tata Steel, Reliance, Birla Group) became prominent much later and were not among the earliest registered firms.

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