The SSE approach, outlined by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech for FY 2019, provides a much-needed boost to socially conscious firms by offering an effective means of raising capital.

“Our main goal is to educate and engage stakeholders, foster greater collaboration and increase visibility for this innovative platform,” Chauhan said at a seminar here.

“These seminars hold immense potential for all stakeholders, especially NPOs. It provides a platform to showcase their work, connect with potential donors and influence investors and gain insights to maximize their social impact,” said the NSE CEO.

Since its inception, the Social Stock Exchange in India has witnessed encouraging progress with 65 NPOs registered and 8 NPOs listed on the NSE-SSE platform.

NSE has been active in ensuring the success of the Social Stock Exchange.

Initiatives such as e-IPO, capacity-building programs and special pitch sessions aim to empower NPOs and facilitate their fundraising efforts.

The SSE framework, guided by SEBI, provides a structured mechanism for fundraising, transparency and impact measurement, thereby enhancing trust and efficiency in the social sector.