NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan On Retail Surge, F&O Boom & AI In Markets | Conclave

The session “Markets in Motion: The NSE Perspective” at the India Today Conclave–Mumbai features Ashishkumar Chauhan, Chief Executive Officer, National Stock Exchange (NSE), in conversation with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today. With retail investors now the dominant force in India’s stock markets, the NSE faces the challenge of adapting systems, risk frameworks, and investor education. Chauhan addresses the explosive boom in Futures & Options trading, the integration of global capital through NSE IX at GIFT City, and the exchange’s adoption of AI for surveillance and predictive analytics. He also outlines plans to expand SME and startup listings, balance regulation with innovation, and build resilience against global shocks. As India aspires to become a global financial hub, this session provides unique insights into how the NSE plans to deepen liquidity, broaden participation, and safeguard stability in a volatile world.