NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan commits to supporting FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, as NSE posts record growth, crosses 100,000 shareholders, and contributes ₹59,798 crore to India’s exchequer in FY25.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on Wednesday reaffirmed the exchange’s commitment to supporting the visionary roadmap laid out by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In a meeting held with the Finance Minister, Chauhan conveyed that the NSE is resolute in being an active enabler and contributor to her mission towards building a developed India — ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Chauhan praised Sitharaman’s unwavering leadership and her role in shaping India’s financial future. “Thank you for your time, Hon’ble FM @nsitharaman. Your steadfast leadership, resolve and commitment unto Viksit Bharat 2047 under PM @narendramodi inspires us all,” he posted. He further added, “We @NSEIndia are resolute to be an enabler and contributor to your vision and mission.”
His statement came in response to an earlier post by the official handle of Nirmala Sitharaman’s office, which confirmed the meeting: “Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO @NSEIndia, calls on Smt @nsitharaman.”
The meeting comes at a pivotal moment for the NSE, which recently marked a significant milestone by becoming the largest unlisted company in India with over 100,000 shareholders. This remarkable achievement places the NSE among a rare group of Indian enterprises to reach such an expansive shareholder base — a level even many listed companies have not attained.
This surge in investor interest highlights the NSE’s growing prominence in India’s financial ecosystem. As the country’s premier exchange for trading in equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments, the NSE continues to play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion and market transparency.
The financial performance of the NSE for FY25 further underscores its strong trajectory. The exchange recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in consolidated total income, reaching ₹19,177 crore. Moreover, its net profit surged by an impressive 47%, totaling ₹12,188 crore.
In addition to its financial accomplishments, the NSE has significantly contributed to the national exchequer. In FY25, it paid ₹59,798 crore in various levies, including Securities Transaction Tax (STT), stamp duty, SEBI fees, income tax, and GST — reinforcing its role as a key financial pillar for the Indian economy.
As India accelerates its journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, the NSE’s leadership under Ashish Kumar Chauhan has committed to playing a vital role in supporting the government’s economic vision and reforms.
