Ashish K. Chauhan: Building NSE & Transforming India’s Markets | MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange of India

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Sandeep Tyagi sits down with Ashish Kumar Chauhan, the Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), known as the father of modern financial derivatives in India. Ashish shares his incredible journey from a small village in Gujarat to building India's most advanced stock exchange and pioneering technological revolutions in the financial ecosystem. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from the founding days of NSE, challenges faced, and his philosophy of "Sthit Pragya"—maintaining equilibrium in the face of ambition and adversity.We dive deep into the evolution of India’s capital markets, retail investor participation, the transformative power of technology like AI in finance, and valuable career advice for young professionals. Ashish also opens up about his personal life, values, and passions beyond work, including his love for cricket and social causes.Whether you're interested in finance, technology, or personal growth, this episode is packed with wisdom, anecdotes, and reflections from one of India’s most influential financial leaders.