In a press conference held at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) headquarters, the much-awaited unveiling of the first five Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) listed on the innovative Social Stock Exchange (SSE) platform took center stage. With eager anticipation, representatives from media outlets and industry stakeholders gathered to witness this historic moment.
Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), Transform Rural India, Mukti, Ekalavya Foundation, and SGBS Unnati Foundation were announced as the trailblazers of the SSE platform, each organization heralding a new era of social finance and impact-driven initiatives. During the conference, it was revealed that these listings have already generated an impressive mobilization of approximately INR 8 Crore, underscoring the platform’s potential to channel funds towards developmental projects across various sectors.
Notable among the attendees was the presence of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, who commended the NSE’s initiative in fostering impactful finance mechanisms for social welfare.