Archive · 17 Nov 2025
NSE CEO Calls for Standardized Derivatives Volume Counting and Eased FPI Rules
The head of India's stock market, Ashish Chauhan, wants to change how we count the volume of certain financial trades, called derivatives.
He says the way we count them now makes it look like India's market is bigger than it really is when compared to places like the United States.
He also thinks the rules for foreign investors, called FPIs, are too strict and scary.
These rules ask for too much personal information, so many investors are choosing not to invest in India.
Chauhan believes making these rules simpler will encourage more people to invest.
He also briefly mentioned AI, noting that the initial excitement about it taking over jobs has calmed down, leaving more opportunities for Indian IT companies.
NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan called for standardizing derivatives volume counting.
He stated India's derivatives market is not as large as perceived when compared globally.
Chauhan urged regulators to ease intrusive FPI regulations.
He believes current FPI rules deter foreign investors.
He also commented on AI's potential market share for India's IT sector.
- Who
- National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chief Executive Ashish Chauhan
- What
- Urged regulators to standardize derivatives volume counting and ease Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) regulations.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- At the CII Financing Summit
- Why
- To accurately reflect India's market size in derivatives and attract more foreign investment by reducing regulatory burdens.
Proposed Changes
Current Situation
Derivatives Volume Counting
Proposed Changes
Standardize the process for accurate global comparison.
Current Situation
Current methods lead to inflated perceived volume, not reflecting true market size compared to others like the US.
FPI Regulations
Proposed Changes
Ease intrusive FPI rules to attract foreign investment.
Current Situation
Current regulations are too tough and intrusive, causing many FPIs to stay away.
- NSE CEO
- Ashish Chauhan
- Event
- CII Financing Summit
- Key Issues Raised
- Standardize derivatives volume counting, ease FPI regulations