BSE Ltd., Asia’s oldest stock exchange, today announced the launch of ‘BSE Nivesh Mitra’, a free investment learning app developed under the aegis of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Developed by BSE, the app operates independently ensuring that learning remains objective, unbiased, and purely educational, free from promotional or investment advisory motives. Designed as a simulation-based learning platform, the app offers a safe and informative environment for new and aspiring investors to better understand how to navigate equity and mutual fund markets, using virtual currency for investment. It is available to the public and does not require a trading account or prior investment experience.

The launch event was held at the BSE premises in the presence of Shri Shashi Kumar Valsakumar, Executive Director, SEBI, along with BSE MD & CEO Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy and other officials from SEBI and BSE.

Built with a clear focus on investor awareness and education, BSE Nivesh Mitra allows users to simulate market participation in equity and mutual funds using actual historical data, as per SEBI guidelines.   

Other key features of BSE Nivesh Mitra include:

• Step-by-step guidance on how to enter the securities market, including videos on e-KYC, demat, and trading account opening
• A personalised risk profiler with indicative asset allocation
• A user-friendly dashboard to place simulated orders, monitor holdings, and add or reset virtual funds
• A growing library of educational videos explaining mutual funds, asset classes, and market mechanisms

“Investor education is a key mandate for SEBI and this app forms part of a broader mission to build a financially informed population and promote responsible investing. With BSE Nivesh Mitra, we now have a practical tool that is free and accessible to all that introduces new investors to the realities of market participation without the attached risk.” said Shri Shashi Kumar Valsakumar, Executive Director, SEBI.  

Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, said: “Investor awareness and education are prime areas of focus for BSE, and BSE Nivesh Mitra is setting a benchmark on how exchanges can play a proactive role in investor education. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate financial markets, the app is a contribution from the exchange in creation of a more inclusive and robust investment ecosystem”.

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The app is available for free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Plans are underway to expand the platform by including other exchange-traded products in future updates.  

BSE Nivesh Mitra is a step forward in making India’s financial markets more inclusive, transparent, and accessible through structured investor education.