Custodians are specialized financial institutions responsible for safeguarding and managing the financial assets of their clients. These clients typically include institutional investors, such as mutual funds, pension funds, foreign portfolio…
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that offer various banking services without holding a banking license. Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Reserve Bank of…
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) was established in 1999 as India’s second depository, providing a secure and efficient platform for the electronic holding and transfer of securities. As a…
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) was established in 1996 as India’s first and largest depository to provide electronic securities depository services. With support from institutions like the Industrial Development Bank…
SMERA (Small and Medium Enterprises Rating Agency of India) was established in 2005 to support India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing independent and reliable credit ratings. Founded…
ICRA Limited, originally known as the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited, was founded in 1991. Headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, ICRA is one of India’s leading credit…
CARE Ratings Limited, now known as CareEdge, is one of India’s most respected credit rating agencies. Established in 1993, the agency has grown from being a specialized credit rating provider…
CRISIL Limited, or Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited, is a leading Indian analytics company focused on providing credit ratings, research, risk, and policy advisory services. Founded in 1987…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is the country’s largest stock exchange in terms of trading volume and market capitalization. Founded in 1992, NSE introduced a fully electronic trading…
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is a major player in India’s financial ecosystem and holds the title of being Asia’s oldest stock exchange. Founded in 1875, BSE has evolved from…
