Indian regulators and government

    National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

    India's largest stock exchange, which enforces listing rules and runs ESG indices and a Social Stock Exchange segment.

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    Background

    NSE is a stock exchange recognised by SEBI. Its group includes NSE Indices and NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics.

    Scope and powers

    As a stock exchange, NSE receives and monitors listed companies' disclosures, including BRSRs, and can act on non-compliance. NSE Indices runs the Nifty100 ESG family. NSE's Social Stock Exchange segment had 195 registered non-profits and 14 listed entities as of 30 June 2026.

    Investor relevance

    Exchange filings are the primary source for BRSRs, material events and governance disclosures. Index rules decide which companies passive ESG funds hold.

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    Last reviewed: October 2026