Fayaz Wani
Mumbai , Oct 11 (KNS) : In a landmark exposure visit, a delegation of senior journalists from Jammu and Kashmir stepped into the heart of India’s financial ecosystem — the National Stock Exchange (NSE) — for the first time on Friday. The visit, organized by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), offered a rare and insightful glimpse into the nerve centre that drives the nation’s economy.
The team was led by Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu, whose leadership made the visit both meaningful and memorable. Throughout the day, the delegation’s schedule and engagements were seamlessly coordinated by PIB Mumbai, ensuring smooth interaction and comprehensive exposure to the working of the world’s fourth-largest capital market.
Headquartered at the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, the NSE is India’s largest and most advanced financial marketplace, facilitating billions in trades daily across equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
During an in-depth interactive session, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of NSE, briefed the delegation about the functioning, transparency, and technological strength of the exchange.
“To invest wisely, one must first understand how the stock market works. The growth of companies depends on global and domestic factors. Unlike crypto, the stock exchange operates on trust, regulation, and accountability,” Chauhan remarked.
Highlighting Jammu and Kashmir’s growing participation in India’s capital markets, Chauhan revealed that over 7.5 lakh investors from J&K are now active in the stock market a sevenfold increase since 2019, compared to a fourfold rise nationwide. He further noted that 16.3% of investors from the Union Territory are women, reflecting a surge in financial awareness and empowerment among the region’s female population.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The journalists also toured the National Stock Operations Centre, where officials showcased live trading systems, risk management mechanisms, and digital innovations that ensure 99.85% coverage across India’s pin codes. With 120 million unique investors, 230 million accounts, and a market capitalization exceeding ?440 lakh crore, NSE has cemented its place as one of the world’s largest and most reliable multi-asset exchanges.
Expressing her gratitude, Neha Jalali thanked the NSE management and officials for their time, insights, and exceptional hospitality.
“The visit to NSE has been an eye-opening experience for our journalist delegation. It not only deepened our understanding of India’s financial architecture but also showcased the scale, transparency, and efficiency that define the country’s economic resilience,” she said.
The visit concluded with the traditional ringing of the trading bell, symbolizing the delegation’s participation in India’s vibrant financial landscape. The hospitality extended by NSE officials was described as ‘absolutely marvelous’, leaving a lasting impression on the visiting team.
This first-ever visit of J&K journalists to the NSE marks a new milestone in connecting Kashmir’s media fraternity with the nation’s financial institutions — bridging perspectives and inspiring greater awareness of India’s economic growth story.
Indeed, the National Stock Exchange stands as the heartbeat of India’s economy, driving growth, innovation, and prosperity with every trade, every second of the day.(KNS)