THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|by Abul Hasan| The growing depth of India–US economic engagement found a strong expression in Mumbai as the U.S. India Business Council Chair’s Mission began its India visit with an interaction at the National Stock Exchange headquarters. The choice of NSE for the mission’s first engagement underlined the central role India’s capital markets now play in global financial conversations.

Edward Knight, Global Board of Directors Chair of USIBC and Executive Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, led the delegation along with Atul Keshap, President of USIBC and Senior Vice President for South Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Their visit to NSE was marked by a ceremonial bell-ringing alongside Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of NSE, symbolising confidence in India’s market institutions and their alignment with global best practices.

The event was not merely ceremonial. The visiting dignitaries were felicitated by NSE and later took part in a focused roundtable discussion with senior exchange leadership. Conversations centred on the evolution of Indian capital markets, regulatory frameworks, technology-led trading systems and the expanding participation of global investors in India’s growth story. The interaction highlighted how Indian exchanges, particularly NSE, have emerged as sophisticated, resilient and innovation-driven platforms comparable with leading global bourses.

For USIBC, the engagement reflected its broader mandate of strengthening commercial ties between India and the United States by connecting policymakers, regulators and industry leaders. The presence of Nasdaq’s leadership added a significant dimension, bringing together two institutions that represent market leadership in their respective geographies. Discussions also touched upon opportunities for collaboration in market infrastructure, fintech innovation, data governance and sustainable finance.

The visit came at a time when India’s capital markets are witnessing heightened global interest, driven by strong economic fundamentals, regulatory stability and a widening investor base. NSE’s journey from a domestic exchange to a globally recognised institution was cited as an example of how technology and transparent governance can transform financial ecosystems.

Beyond markets, the interaction reinforced a larger message: India and the United States are increasingly aligned not only as trade partners, but as collaborators shaping the future of global finance. The USIBC Chair’s Mission’s engagement with NSE set a constructive tone for subsequent interactions in India, reflecting mutual trust, shared ambition and a forward-looking partnership rooted in economic opportunity.