Indian Stock Market API - NSE & BSE Real-Time Data

Free REST API for fetching real-time stock prices from both NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) of India. Perfect for automation tools like n8n, Make, Zapier, Node-RED, trading bots, and financial applications.

Base URL: https://military-jobye-haiqstudios-14f59639.koyeb.app/

Version: 2.4

License: MIT

Features

Free and open-source Indian stock market API
Support for both NSE and BSE exchanges
Real-time stock market data
No authentication or API key required
RESTful JSON API
Flexible response formats (numeric or with units)
Smart search with company name
Automatic exchange detection
Batch stock queries
Indian number formatting (Crores/Lakhs)

Exchange Support

NSE (National Stock Exchange)

Suffix: .NS
Default: Yes (used when no suffix provided)
Examples: ITC.NS, RELIANCE.NS, TCS.NS

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)

Suffix: .BO
Default: No (must specify suffix)
Examples: ITC.BO, RELIANCE.BO, TCS.BO

Usage Pattern

ITC        → Fetches from NSE (default)
ITC.NS     → Fetches from NSE (explicit)
ITC.BO     → Fetches from BSE

API Endpoints

1. Search for Stocks

Find stock symbols by searching with company names.

Endpoint: GET /search?q={query}

Parameters:

q (required): Search query (company name or symbol)

Examples:

GET /search?q=reliance
GET /search?q=tata
GET /search?q=hdfc bank
GET /search?q=indian oil

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "query": "reliance",
  "total_results": 1,
  "results": [
    {
      "symbol": "RELIANCE",
      "company_name": "Reliance Industries Limited",
      "match_type": "exact",
      "source": "cache",
      "api_url": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE",
      "nse_url": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.NS",
      "bse_url": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.BO"
    }
  ],
  "note": "Add .NS for NSE or .BO for BSE to the symbol. Default is NSE.",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
}

2. Get Single Stock Details

Retrieve detailed information for a specific stock.

Endpoint: GET /stock?symbol={SYMBOL}&res={num|val}

Parameters:

symbol (required): Stock symbol with optional exchange suffix
res (optional): Response format - num (numbers only) or val (with units). Default: val

Example 1: NSE Stock - Default (No Suffix)

GET /stock?symbol=ITC&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "symbol": "ITC",
  "exchange": "NSE",
  "ticker": "ITC.NS",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "data": {
    "company_name": "ITC Limited",
    "last_price": 445.5,
    "change": 2.3,
    "percent_change": 0.52,
    "previous_close": 443.2,
    "open": 444.0,
    "day_high": 447.8,
    "day_low": 442.5,
    "year_high": 490.0,
    "year_low": 380.25,
    "volume": 52345670,
    "market_cap": 5567894500000.0,
    "pe_ratio": 28.45,
    "dividend_yield": 3.45,
    "book_value": 156.5,
    "earnings_per_share": 15.65,
    "sector": "Consumer Defensive",
    "industry": "Tobacco",
    "currency": "INR",
    "last_update": "2025-10-18",
    "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
  },
  "alternate_exchange": {
    "exchange": "BSE",
    "ticker": "ITC.BO",
    "api_url": "/stock?symbol=ITC.BO"
  }
}

Example 2: NSE Stock - Explicit Suffix

GET /stock?symbol=RELIANCE.NS&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "symbol": "RELIANCE",
  "exchange": "NSE",
  "ticker": "RELIANCE.NS",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "data": {
    "company_name": "Reliance Industries Limited",
    "last_price": 2456.75,
    "change": 12.3,
    "percent_change": 0.5,
    "previous_close": 2444.45,
    "open": 2450.0,
    "day_high": 2468.9,
    "day_low": 2445.2,
    "year_high": 2856.0,
    "year_low": 2220.3,
    "volume": 8234567,
    "market_cap": 16645678900000.0,
    "pe_ratio": 27.35,
    "dividend_yield": 0.35,
    "book_value": 892.4,
    "earnings_per_share": 89.75,
    "sector": "Energy",
    "industry": "Oil & Gas Integrated",
    "currency": "INR",
    "last_update": "2025-10-18",
    "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
  },
  "alternate_exchange": {
    "exchange": "BSE",
    "ticker": "RELIANCE.BO",
    "api_url": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.BO"
  }
}

Example 3: BSE Stock

GET /stock?symbol=TCS.BO&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "symbol": "TCS",
  "exchange": "BSE",
  "ticker": "TCS.BO",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "data": {
    "company_name": "Tata Consultancy Services Limited",
    "last_price": 3456.75,
    "change": -12.5,
    "percent_change": -0.36,
    "previous_close": 3469.25,
    "open": 3465.0,
    "day_high": 3478.9,
    "day_low": 3445.2,
    "year_high": 4078.0,
    "year_low": 3011.3,
    "volume": 1234567,
    "market_cap": 12678945000000.0,
    "pe_ratio": 29.35,
    "dividend_yield": 1.45,
    "book_value": 245.8,
    "earnings_per_share": 117.65,
    "sector": "Technology",
    "industry": "Information Technology Services",
    "currency": "INR",
    "last_update": "2025-10-18",
    "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
  },
  "alternate_exchange": {
    "exchange": "NSE",
    "ticker": "TCS.NS",
    "api_url": "/stock?symbol=TCS.NS"
  }
}

Example 4: With Units (res=val)

GET /stock?symbol=INFY.NS&res=val

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "symbol": "INFY",
  "exchange": "NSE",
  "ticker": "INFY.NS",
  "response_format": "values_with_units",
  "data": {
    "company_name": "Infosys Limited",
    "last_price": {
      "value": 1567.8,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "change": {
      "value": 8.9,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "percent_change": {
      "value": 0.57,
      "unit": "%"
    },
    "previous_close": {
      "value": 1558.9,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "open": {
      "value": 1560.0,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "day_high": {
      "value": 1572.5,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "day_low": {
      "value": 1556.3,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "year_high": {
      "value": 1953.9,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "year_low": {
      "value": 1351.65,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "volume": {
      "value": 3.46,
      "unit": "Crores Shares"
    },
    "market_cap": {
      "value": 654321.0,
      "unit": "Crores INR"
    },
    "pe_ratio": {
      "value": 24.56,
      "unit": "x"
    },
    "dividend_yield": {
      "value": 2.15,
      "unit": "%"
    },
    "book_value": {
      "value": 312.45,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "earnings_per_share": {
      "value": 63.85,
      "unit": "INR"
    },
    "sector": "Technology",
    "industry": "Information Technology Services",
    "currency": "INR",
    "last_update": "2025-10-18",
    "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
  },
  "alternate_exchange": {
    "exchange": "BSE",
    "ticker": "INFY.BO",
    "api_url": "/stock?symbol=INFY.BO"
  }
}

3. Get Multiple Stocks

Retrieve information for multiple stocks in one request. Mix NSE and BSE symbols.

Endpoint: GET /stock/list?symbols={SYMBOL1,SYMBOL2}&res={num|val}

Parameters:

symbols (required): Comma-separated stock symbols
res (optional): Response format - num or val. Default: val

Example 1: Multiple NSE Stocks (Default)

GET /stock/list?symbols=ITC,TCS,INFY&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "count": 3,
  "stocks": [
    {
      "symbol": "ITC",
      "exchange": "NSE",
      "ticker": "ITC.NS",
      "company_name": "ITC Limited",
      "last_price": 445.5,
      "change": 2.3,
      "percent_change": 0.52,
      "volume": 52345670,
      "market_cap": 5567894500000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 28.45,
      "sector": "Consumer Defensive"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "TCS",
      "exchange": "NSE",
      "ticker": "TCS.NS",
      "company_name": "Tata Consultancy Services Limited",
      "last_price": 3456.75,
      "change": -12.5,
      "percent_change": -0.36,
      "volume": 1234567,
      "market_cap": 12678945000000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 29.35,
      "sector": "Technology"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "INFY",
      "exchange": "NSE",
      "ticker": "INFY.NS",
      "company_name": "Infosys Limited",
      "last_price": 1567.8,
      "change": 8.9,
      "percent_change": 0.57,
      "volume": 34567890,
      "market_cap": 6543210000000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 24.56,
      "sector": "Technology"
    }
  ],
  "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
}

Example 2: Multiple BSE Stocks

GET /stock/list?symbols=ITC.BO,RELIANCE.BO,HDFCBANK.BO&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "count": 3,
  "stocks": [
    {
      "symbol": "ITC",
      "exchange": "BSE",
      "ticker": "ITC.BO",
      "company_name": "ITC Limited",
      "last_price": 445.35,
      "change": 2.15,
      "percent_change": 0.49,
      "volume": 48234560,
      "market_cap": 5565678900000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 28.42,
      "sector": "Consumer Defensive"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "RELIANCE",
      "exchange": "BSE",
      "ticker": "RELIANCE.BO",
      "company_name": "Reliance Industries Limited",
      "last_price": 2456.5,
      "change": 12.05,
      "percent_change": 0.49,
      "volume": 7834567,
      "market_cap": 16642345600000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 27.33,
      "sector": "Energy"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "HDFCBANK",
      "exchange": "BSE",
      "ticker": "HDFCBANK.BO",
      "company_name": "HDFC Bank Limited",
      "last_price": 1645.75,
      "change": -5.25,
      "percent_change": -0.32,
      "volume": 5678901,
      "market_cap": 12456789000000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 19.85,
      "sector": "Financial Services"
    }
  ],
  "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
}

Example 3: Mixed NSE and BSE Stocks

GET /stock/list?symbols=ITC.NS,RELIANCE.BO,TCS.NS,INFY.BO&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "response_format": "numeric_only",
  "count": 4,
  "stocks": [
    {
      "symbol": "ITC",
      "exchange": "NSE",
      "ticker": "ITC.NS",
      "company_name": "ITC Limited",
      "last_price": 445.5,
      "change": 2.3,
      "percent_change": 0.52,
      "volume": 52345670,
      "market_cap": 5567894500000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 28.45,
      "sector": "Consumer Defensive"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "RELIANCE",
      "exchange": "BSE",
      "ticker": "RELIANCE.BO",
      "company_name": "Reliance Industries Limited",
      "last_price": 2456.5,
      "change": 12.05,
      "percent_change": 0.49,
      "volume": 7834567,
      "market_cap": 16642345600000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 27.33,
      "sector": "Energy"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "TCS",
      "exchange": "NSE",
      "ticker": "TCS.NS",
      "company_name": "Tata Consultancy Services Limited",
      "last_price": 3456.75,
      "change": -12.5,
      "percent_change": -0.36,
      "volume": 1234567,
      "market_cap": 12678945000000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 29.35,
      "sector": "Technology"
    },
    {
      "symbol": "INFY",
      "exchange": "BSE",
      "ticker": "INFY.BO",
      "company_name": "Infosys Limited",
      "last_price": 1567.65,
      "change": 8.75,
      "percent_change": 0.56,
      "volume": 33456789,
      "market_cap": 6541234500000.0,
      "pe_ratio": 24.54,
      "sector": "Technology"
    }
  ],
  "timestamp": "2025-10-18 18:29:00"
}

4. List Available Symbols

Get list of pre-cached stock symbols with both NSE and BSE tickers.

Endpoint: GET /symbols

Parameters: None

Example:

GET /symbols

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "success",
  "total_symbols": 30,
  "symbols": [
    {
      "search_term": "indian oil",
      "symbol": "IOC",
      "nse_ticker": "IOC.NS",
      "bse_ticker": "IOC.BO",
      "api_url_nse": "/stock?symbol=IOC.NS",
      "api_url_bse": "/stock?symbol=IOC.BO"
    },
    {
      "search_term": "reliance",
      "symbol": "RELIANCE",
      "nse_ticker": "RELIANCE.NS",
      "bse_ticker": "RELIANCE.BO",
      "api_url_nse": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.NS",
      "api_url_bse": "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.BO"
    },
    {
      "search_term": "tcs",
      "symbol": "TCS",
      "nse_ticker": "TCS.NS",
      "bse_ticker": "TCS.BO",
      "api_url_nse": "/stock?symbol=TCS.NS",
      "api_url_bse": "/stock?symbol=TCS.BO"
    },
    {
      "search_term": "infosys",
      "symbol": "INFY",
      "nse_ticker": "INFY.NS",
      "bse_ticker": "INFY.BO",
      "api_url_nse": "/stock?symbol=INFY.NS",
      "api_url_bse": "/stock?symbol=INFY.BO"
    },
    {
      "search_term": "hdfc bank",
      "symbol": "HDFCBANK",
      "nse_ticker": "HDFCBANK.NS",
      "bse_ticker": "HDFCBANK.BO",
      "api_url_nse": "/stock?symbol=HDFCBANK.NS",
      "api_url_bse": "/stock?symbol=HDFCBANK.BO"
    }
  ],
  "note": "Most stocks are available on both NSE (.NS) and BSE (.BO). Default is NSE."
}

5. API Information

Get API information, features, and documentation.

Endpoint: GET /

Parameters: None

Example:

GET /

Sample Response:

{
  "message": "NSE/BSE Stock Price API with Smart Search & Flexible Output",
  "version": "2.4",
  "status": "operational",
  "features": [
    "Support for both NSE and BSE exchanges",
    "Automatic exchange detection from symbol suffix",
    "Multi-source search (NSE API + Local Cache + Yahoo Finance)",
    "Real-time stock prices via Yahoo Finance",
    "30+ pre-cached popular stock symbols",
    "Flexible output: Simple numbers OR Values with units",
    "Smart number formatting for readability"
  ],
  "exchanges": {
    "NSE": {
      "description": "National Stock Exchange",
      "suffix": ".NS",
      "example": "ITC.NS, RELIANCE.NS",
      "default": true
    },
    "BSE": {
      "description": "Bombay Stock Exchange",
      "suffix": ".BO",
      "example": "ITC.BO, RELIANCE.BO",
      "default": false
    }
  },
  "endpoints": {
    "/search": {
      "description": "Search for stocks by company name",
      "method": "GET",
      "parameters": "q=SEARCH_TERM",
      "examples": ["/search?q=indian oil", "/search?q=reliance"]
    },
    "/stock": {
      "description": "Get single stock details",
      "method": "GET",
      "parameters": "symbol=STOCK_SYMBOL, res=num|val (optional)",
      "examples": [
        "/stock?symbol=ITC (default NSE)",
        "/stock?symbol=ITC.NS (NSE explicit)",
        "/stock?symbol=ITC.BO (BSE)",
        "/stock?symbol=RELIANCE.NS&res=num",
        "/stock?symbol=TCS.BO&res=val"
      ]
    },
    "/stock/list": {
      "description": "Get multiple stock details",
      "method": "GET",
      "parameters": "symbols=STOCK1,STOCK2, res=num|val (optional)",
      "examples": [
        "/stock/list?symbols=ITC,TCS,INFY (default NSE)",
        "/stock/list?symbols=ITC.NS,TCS.BO,INFY.NS (mixed)",
        "/stock/list?symbols=RELIANCE.BO,HDFCBANK.NS&res=num"
      ]
    },
    "/symbols": {
      "description": "List all available cached symbols with both NSE and BSE tickers",
      "method": "GET",
      "example": "/symbols"
    }
  },
  "usage_guide": {
    "default_behavior": "If no exchange suffix is provided, NSE (.NS) is used by default",
    "nse_examples": ["ITC", "ITC.NS", "RELIANCE", "RELIANCE.NS"],
    "bse_examples": ["ITC.BO", "RELIANCE.BO", "TCS.BO"],
    "mixed_request": "You can mix NSE and BSE symbols in /stock/list endpoint"
  },
  "response_formats": {
    "res=num": "Simple numeric values (e.g., \"pe_ratio\": 21.65)",
    "res=val": "Values with units (e.g., \"pe_ratio\": {\"value\": 21.65, \"unit\": \"x\"})"
  }
}

Error Responses

Error 1: Invalid Symbol

Request:

GET /stock?symbol=INVALID&res=num

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "error",
  "message": "No data found for symbol: INVALID on NSE. Stock may not exist or market is closed.",
  "hint": "Try the other exchange: INVALID.BO",
  "note": "Markets are closed on weekends and holidays"
}

Error 2: Missing Parameters

Request:

GET /stock

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "error",
  "message": "Please provide a stock symbol using ?symbol=STOCKNAME",
  "hint": "Use /search?q=company_name to find the correct symbol",
  "examples": [
    "/stock?symbol=ITC (NSE - default)",
    "/stock?symbol=ITC.NS (NSE - explicit)",
    "/stock?symbol=ITC.BO (BSE)"
  ]
}

Error 3: Invalid Response Format

Request:

GET /stock?symbol=ITC&res=invalid

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "error",
  "message": "Invalid response type. Use res=num for numbers only or res=val for values with units",
  "examples": ["/stock?symbol=ITC&res=num", "/stock?symbol=ITC&res=val"]
}

Error 4: No Search Results

Request:

GET /search?q=xyz123

Sample Response:

{
  "status": "error",
  "message": "No results found for: xyz123",
  "hint": "Try searching with stock symbol (e.g., TCS, INFY, RELIANCE) or common company names",
  "suggestions": [
    "For Indian Oil, try: IOC",
    "For Reliance, try: RELIANCE",
    "For TCS, try: TCS",
    "For Infosys, try: INFY"
  ]
}

Response Format Comparison

res=num (Numbers Only)

Best for automation, calculations, and dashboards.

{
  "last_price": 445.5,
  "percent_change": 0.52,
  "volume": 52345670,
  "market_cap": 5567894500000.0,
  "pe_ratio": 28.45
}

res=val (Values with Units)

Best for reports, displays, and human-readable output.

{
  "last_price": { "value": 445.5, "unit": "INR" },
  "percent_change": { "value": 0.52, "unit": "%" },
  "volume": { "value": 5.23, "unit": "Crores Shares" },
  "market_cap": { "value": 556789.45, "unit": "Crores INR" },
  "pe_ratio": { "value": 28.45, "unit": "x" }
}

Popular Stock Symbols

Company	Symbol	NSE	BSE
Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	RELIANCE.NS	RELIANCE.BO
Tata Consultancy Services	TCS	TCS.NS	TCS.BO
HDFC Bank	HDFCBANK	HDFCBANK.NS	HDFCBANK.BO
Infosys	INFY	INFY.NS	INFY.BO
ICICI Bank	ICICIBANK	ICICIBANK.NS	ICICIBANK.BO
Bharti Airtel	BHARTIARTL	BHARTIARTL.NS	BHARTIARTL.BO
State Bank of India	SBIN	SBIN.NS	SBIN.BO
ITC Limited	ITC	ITC.NS	ITC.BO
Hindustan Unilever	HINDUNILVR	HINDUNILVR.NS	HINDUNILVR.BO
Indian Oil Corporation	IOC	IOC.NS	IOC.BO
Larsen & Toubro	LT	LT.NS	LT.BO
Asian Paints	ASIANPAINT	ASIANPAINT.NS	ASIANPAINT.BO
Maruti Suzuki	MARUTI	MARUTI.NS	MARUTI.BO
Bajaj Finance	BAJFINANCE	BAJFINANCE.NS	BAJFINANCE.BO
Titan Company	TITAN	TITAN.NS	TITAN.BO

Common Use Cases

Use Case 1: Search and Fetch from NSE

Step 1: Search for company

GET /search?q=indian oil

Step 2: Use symbol from results (NSE by default)

GET /stock?symbol=IOC&res=num

Use Case 2: Compare NSE vs BSE Prices

NSE Price:

GET /stock?symbol=RELIANCE.NS&res=num

BSE Price:

GET /stock?symbol=RELIANCE.BO&res=num

Use Case 3: Monitor Portfolio (Mixed Exchanges)

GET /stock/list?symbols=ITC.NS,RELIANCE.BO,TCS.NS,INFY.BO&res=num

Use Case 4: Get Data with Indian Formatting

GET /stock?symbol=RELIANCE&res=val

Returns values in Crores/Lakhs for better readability.

Market Hours

NSE Trading Hours:

Pre-opening: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM IST
Normal Trading: 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM IST
Closed: Weekends and public holidays

BSE Trading Hours:

Pre-opening: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM IST
Normal Trading: 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM IST
Closed: Weekends and public holidays

Note: API returns last available data when markets are closed.

Best Practices

Use Search First: Always search for correct symbol before fetching data
Choose Format: Use res=num for automation, res=val for display
Batch Requests: Use /stock/list for multiple stocks
Default Exchange: NSE is default, specify .BO for BSE
Rate Limiting: Limit to 60 requests per minute
Cache Results: Cache responses for at least 30 seconds

Keywords

Free Indian stock API, NSE API, BSE API, Indian stock market API, National Stock Exchange API, Bombay Stock Exchange API, real-time stock data India, stock price API free, trading bot API India, automation stock API, n8n stock integration, Zapier Indian stocks, portfolio tracker API, Indian equity market data, Nifty 50 API, Sensex API, Yahoo Finance India, stock monitoring API, REST API Indian stocks, JSON stock data

License

MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use

Disclaimer

Data is for educational purposes only. Not for financial decisions. Verify from official sources before trading.

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Metadata

Indian Stock Market API - NSE & BSE Real-Time Data

Features

Exchange Support

NSE (National Stock Exchange)

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)

Usage Pattern

API Endpoints

1. Search for Stocks

2. Get Single Stock Details

Example 1: NSE Stock - Default (No Suffix)

Example 2: NSE Stock - Explicit Suffix

Example 3: BSE Stock

Example 4: With Units (res=val)

3. Get Multiple Stocks

Example 1: Multiple NSE Stocks (Default)

Example 2: Multiple BSE Stocks

Example 3: Mixed NSE and BSE Stocks

4. List Available Symbols

5. API Information

Error Responses

Error 1: Invalid Symbol

Error 2: Missing Parameters

Error 3: Invalid Response Format

Error 4: No Search Results

Response Format Comparison

res=num (Numbers Only)

res=val (Values with Units)

Popular Stock Symbols

Common Use Cases

Use Case 1: Search and Fetch from NSE

Use Case 2: Compare NSE vs BSE Prices

Use Case 3: Monitor Portfolio (Mixed Exchanges)

Use Case 4: Get Data with Indian Formatting

Market Hours

Best Practices

Keywords

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