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Define Stock Exchange.

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A Stock Exchange is an institution which provides a platform for buying and selling of existing securities. According to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, “Stock Exchange means any body of individuals whether incorporated or not constituted for the purpose of assisting, regulating or controlling the business of buying, selling or dealing in securities.”

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Chapter 7: Stock Exchange - Exercise [Page 58]

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Samacheer Kalvi Commerce [English] Class 12 TN Board
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Exercise | Q II. 2. | Page 58
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