A stock symbol is the unique alphabetic code assigned to a listed security on a stock exchange, used to identify and track the company across trading platforms, financial data services, and investor portals. On India's NSE and BSE, stock symbols are standardised shorthand representations of company names—for instance, TCS represents Tata Consultancy Services, WIPRO represents Wipro Limited, and BAJFINANCE represents Bajaj Finance. Stock symbols are essential for placing trades, setting price alerts, and accessing real-time market data on platforms like Ventura, where accurate symbol entry ensures the correct security is selected.