BY THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA|Abul Hasan| In a moment of pride for India’s financial sector, Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), has been conferred with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award by Regulation Asia at a prestigious ceremony held in Singapore this evening.

The award celebrates Chauhan’s exceptional contribution to building and transforming India’s capital markets over a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern financial market infrastructure in India, his work has not only shaped the evolution of the NSE but also inspired global recognition for India’s financial ecosystem.

In his acceptance remarks, Ashishkumar Chauhan expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, “Thank you for this incredible honour recognising over three decades of contributions to shaping India’s and the global securities markets.”

Known for his visionary leadership and innovative thinking, Chauhan has played a pivotal role in the digital and technological transformation of Indian markets — from introducing advanced trading platforms and risk management systems to enhancing market transparency and investor trust. His tenure has seen NSE emerge as one of the world’s leading stock exchanges by trading volume and technological efficiency.

Chauhan’s leadership journey reflects a rare blend of market innovation, regulatory insight, and public policy engagement. Before his return to NSE as MD & CEO, he also led the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) through a remarkable period of modernization and strategic expansion.

Industry experts hail this recognition as a testament to his enduring impact on financial inclusion, market infrastructure, and investor empowerment. His initiatives have not only strengthened India’s market institutions but also positioned the country as a model for emerging economies in capital market development.

The Lifetime Achievement Award from
Regulation Asia underscores Chauhan’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in financial market regulation and technology — an honour befitting one of India’s foremost market visionaries.