Introduction

Bombay Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in Asia What is now popularly known as the BSE
was established as "The Native Share & Stock Brokers' Association" in 1875.

Over the past 135 years, BSE has facilitated the growth of the Indian corporate sector by providing it
with an efficient capital raising platform.

Today, BSE is the world's number 1 exchange in the world in terms of the number of listed companies
(over 4900). It is the world's 5th most active in terms of number of transactions handled through its
electronic trading system. And it is in the top ten of global exchanges in terms of the market
capitalization of its listed companies (as of December 31, 2009). The companies listed on BSE
command a total market capitalization of USD Trillion 1.28 as of Feb, 2010.

BSE is the first exchange in India and the second in the world to obtain an ISO 9001:2000 certification.
It is also the first Exchange in the country and second in the world to receive Information Security
Management System Standard BS 7799-2-2002 certification for its BSE On-Line trading System
(BOLT). Presently, we are ISO 27001:2005 certified, which is a ISO version of BS 7799 for Information
Security.

The BSE Index, SENSEX, is India's first and most popular Stock Market benchmark index. Exchange
traded funds (ETF) on SENSEX, are listed on BSE and in Hong Kong. Futures and options on the index
are also traded at BSE.

BSE continues to innovate:

• Became the first national exchange to launch its website in Gujarati and Hindi and now Marathi
• Purchased of Marketplace Technologies in 2009 to enhance the in-house technology
development capabilities of the BSE and allow faster time-to-market for new products
• Launched a reporting platform for corporate bonds christened the ICDM or Indian Corporate
Debt Market
• Acquired a 15% stake in United Stock Exchange (USE) to drive the development and growth of
the currency and interest rate derivatives markets
• Launched 'BSE StAR MF' Mutual fund trading platform, which enables exchange members to
use its existing infrastructure for transaction in MF schemes.
• BSE now offers AMFI Certification for Mutual Fund Advisors through BSE Training Institute
(BTI)
• Co-location facilities for Algorithmic trading
• BSE also successfully launched the BSE IPO index and PSU website
• BSE revamped its website with wide range of new features like 'Live streaming quotes for
SENSEX companies', 'Advanced Stock Reach', 'SENSEX View', 'Market Galaxy', and
'Members'
• Launched 'BSE SENSEX MOBILE STREAMER'

With its tradition of serving the community, BSE has been undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) initiatives with a focus on Education, Health and Environment. BSE has been awarded by the
World Council of Corporate Governance the Golden Peacock Global CSR Award for its initiatives in
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Other Awards:

• The Annual Reports and Accounts of BSE for the year ended March 31, 2006 and March 31,
2007 have been awarded the ICAI awards for excellence in financial reporting.
• The Human Resource Management at BSE has won the Asia - Pacific HRM awards for its
 efforts in employer branding through talent management at work, health management at work
and excellence in HR through technology

Drawing from its rich past and its equally robust performance in the recent times, BSE will continue to
remain an icon in the Indian capital market.

For more details & information, please visit our website: www.bseindia.com
Vision
"Emerge as the premier Indian stock exchange by establishing global benchmarks"

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The Stock Exchange, Mumbai is now Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE)… a new name, and an entirely new perspective…
a perspective born out of corporatisation and demutualisation. As a corporate entity, our new logo reflects our new mission…
smoother, seamless, and efficient, whichever way you look at it.

BSE is Asia's oldest stock exchange…carrying the depth of knowledge of capital markets acquired since its inception in 1875.
Located in Mumbai, the financial capital of India, BSE has been the backbone of the country's capital markets

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Board of Directors
Non-Executive Chairman

Mr. S. Ramadorai
Public Interest Director

Vice Chairman
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
 Managing Director &
Chief Executive Officer

Mr.Madhu Kannan
Public Interest Director

Mr. S. N. Menon - IAS (Retd.) Dr. Sanjiv Misra - IAS (Retd.)

Chairman
Nicco Parks & Resorts Ltd
Shareholder Directors

Mr. Ishaat Hussain Mr.Vivek Kulkarni-IAS (Retd.) Mr. Sudipto Sarkar Mr. Andreas Preuss
Director Chairman and CEO Senior Advocate Deputy CEO
Tata Sons Ltd Brickwork India Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata High Court Deutsche Borse AG
Trading Member Directors

Mr. Prakash R. Kacholia Mr. Balkishan Mohta Ms. Deena A. Mehta

Designated Director Designated Director
Emkay Global Financial Asit C. Mehta Investment
Services Ltd. Interrmediates Ltd.

BSE's International Convention Hall

Click here for a walk-through
of BSE' Sir Dinshaw Petit
International Convention
Hall
BSE is committed to provide several valuable services to India's corporate sector.

BSE now invites listed companies and other institutions to hold their Annual General Meetings/ Extra ordinary General
Meetings, Listing Ceremonies, Analyst Meets or any other important event at BSE's International Convention Hall, one of the
largest, centrally located and well-equipped facility in Mumbai.

The International Convention Hall is also made available to reputed institutions for conducting seminars and conferences, and
other corporate functions.

BSE Entrance Rotunda Dome Seating The Podium Dias View

Arrangement

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About the International Convention Hall

Location
Facilities
Events Hosted
Contact for Booking

Location

The International Convention hall is located in the heart of India's financial business district. Located in the BSE Building,
India's most prominent financial landmark, the International Convention Hall provides the right precincts and atmosphere for
business meetings. It can be easily reached from Churchgate or CST (VT) railway stations. The BSE building enjoys proximity
to the bustling business district of Mumbai including Nariman Point, Flora Fountain and Fort.

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Facilities

The Convention Hall is circularly arrayed with a capacity of around 700 persons. It provides state-of-the-art infrastructure,
imperative for any large business meeting, replete with the following:

Projection Equipment - Three projectors, with two of these being by the side of the imposing podium and one exactly at the
rear end for viewing convenience of visitors and panelists. Connectivity is provided for laptops, desktops and beta players
along with high-end audio visual systems.

Web-Casting can also be arranged.

A separate business room with facsimile, Internet connectivity, photocopier and telecon equipment is available.

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Prestigious events hosted at the International Convention Hall

Some of the prestigious events hosted at the International Convention Hall include:
• Visit of Prime Minister Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee for BSE's 125 years celebrations
• Launch of various BSE 's products and services
• Product launches/analyst meets of corporates
• Listing ceremonies of hundreds of corporates.
• Mastering Risk Series 2007
• E&Y IPO Transformation Conclave,2008
• BSR Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility, 2007
• CII Capital Markets Summit 2007

• P. Chidambaram 's (Finance Minister) visit for Union Bank of India's programme 2008