The Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange (BHSE) was incorporated on the 17th April,1989 as a Public Company limited by guarantee with an object to facilitate, assist, regulate and control the business of dealing in Stocks, Shares and like Securities in the State of Orissa. Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, New Delhi granted recognition to the Stock Exchange on 5th June,1989 under the provisions of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act,1956 and the Rules made there under for an initial period of five years. The Exchange admitted 161 members and commenced its trading operation on 2nd January,1991. To impart greater liquidity in both shares and debentures and to increase the volume of business, the Exchange has expanded its membership strength by admitting 75 new members thus making a total of 225 members including 10 Corporate Members.    More