Our Bureau
Mumbai
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), has been recognised at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 for his exceptional leadership in advancing India’s capital markets and was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The accolade was presented during a ceremony in Singapore, where NSE was also named “Exchange of the Year”, marking another milestone for the institution under Chauhan’s stewardship while recognizing the exchange’s sustained leadership, robust governance, and commitment to innovation in financial markets.
The prestigious award celebrates NSE’s efforts to enhance market transparency, operational efficiency, and investor participation. Judges commended the exchange for setting a regional benchmark through initiatives that promote fair access, cost efficiency, and investor confidence across India’s capital markets.
The “Exchange of the Year” award was accepted by Ankit Sharma, Chief Regulatory Officer – Listing & Investor Compliance at NSE India, on behalf of the organization.
Meanwhile, NSE India Clearing Limited has been Highly Commended in the “Collateral Management Provider of the Year” category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025, recognising its innovative and scalable approach to collateral management and implementing strong safeguards against systemic risk and protection for retail investors. The recognition was accepted by Vikram Kothari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSE India Clearing Ltd.
Hosted annually by Regulation Asia, the Awards for Excellence program honors organizations and individuals that demonstrate outstanding achievement in regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial market innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.
NSE India’s win reaffirms its position as a leading force in the region’s financial ecosystem and its dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and market integrity.
