Can Social Stock Exchange turn retail investors into nation builders?

The Social Stock Exchange is a special marketplace in India where people can give money to help others.

It works like a stock market, but instead of buying company shares, people support charities and helpful groups.

These groups work on things like education, healthcare, job skills, and helping women and rural communities.

The exchange makes sure these groups are honest and show how they use the money.

Anyone can give a small amount, like 100 or 200 rupees each month.

Many small donations from ordinary people can add up to a big difference.

India has millions of investors, with more than 22 or 23 crore demat accounts.

Companies in India also spent over 34,900 crore rupees on helping society in 2023-24.

Leaders say this platform can turn everyday people into nation builders.

They hope it will help more children go to school and more young people find jobs.