Date:26/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/26/stories/2008022655591600.htm

Business - Briefly

BSE to pick up stake in NMCE

MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) on Monday signed an agreement to pick up 26 per cent stake in Ahmedabad-based National Multi- Commodity Exchange of India (NMCE). This is the first foray of BSE in the commodities market. The acquisition will be through fresh issue of shares.