The listing ceremony at NSE was attended by senior leadership of the SKF India (Industrial), along with Mukund Vasudevan, Managing Director, SKF India (Industrial) Ltd. and President – India, Southeast Asia and Middle East, as well as members of the India leadership team.

“”Today’s listing marks a pivotal step in our 102-year India journey. As an independent, listed Industrial company, SKF India (Industrial) will have the ability to serve Global Industrial customers better, design and manufacture products in line with these industrial customers’ needs, and allocate capital more effectively. India is entering a phase of rapid infrastructure build-out and manufacturing growth. SKF India (Industrial) is well positioned to capture this wave with corresponding investments that reflect our confidence in country’s trajectory.” Mukund Vasudevan said.

The demerger of SKF India into two independent entities—SKF India (Industrial) Ltd. and SKF India Ltd.—was completed pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in 2025. The Scheme became effective on 1 October 2025, following all statutory and regulatory approvals.

Under the approved structure, the industrial business—comprising bearings, units, condition monitoring solutions, engineering services, and industrial distribution—was transferred into a separate, fully operational entity with its own P&L, governance, and capital allocation framework.

The demerger creates two sector-focused, strategically independent organizations, enabling sharper market orientation, faster decision-making, and enhanced long-term value creation for shareholders.

As a standalone entity, SKF India (Industrial) Ltd. announced a planned capital investment of ₹8,000–9,500 million through 2030, enabling capacity expansion, localisation of high-value components, and accelerated technology deployment across its India operations.

A key element of this roadmap is the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Pune by 2028, designed to strengthen the company’s industrial supply chain and support rising demand across sectors such as manufacturing, railways, renewables, cement, metals, and heavy engineering.

India continues to anchor SKF’s innovation architecture through the Global Technical Centre in Bengaluru (GTCI), which co-creates solutions for global R&D programs in rotating equipment performance, digital engineering, and AI-enabled industrial applications.

The company plans to deepen its engineering, digital, and software talent base in India as part of its global strategy to accelerate development cycles and deliver locally relevant, globally competitive solutions.

SKF India (Industrial) Ltd.’s localisation and manufacturing expansion plan is designed to build a resilient value chain with faster customer response, shorter lead times, and enhanced supply reliability.

The company is embedding sustainability, precision manufacturing, and digital capabilities across its operations to support sectors integral to India’s economic growth and Southeast Asia’s emerging industrial needs.

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The seminar witnessed participation from diverse audience of civil servants, existing and potential investors, students, professionals, and members of the community.

Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI inaugurated the seminar  and delivered the keynote address. He emphasized SEBI’s unwavering commitment for creating a transparent, strong, and fair regulatory framework to protect investors’ interests. He underscored that investor protection and market integrity are of paramount importance.  SEBI Chairman spoke about fostering  a culture of investing that benefits the entire ecosystem.  Shri Pandey also apprised audience about SEBI Check that allows investors to verify  the  authenticity  of  UPI  IDs and confirm  the  bank  details  of a registered intermediary.

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, in his opening address, highlighted NSE’s mission to be a beacon of investor education, awareness, and protection. He mentioned that there is exponential growth in India’s investor base which now stands at 12.2 crore unique registered investors. Hence, a financially literate and an aware investor is the strongest shield against frauds and scams and also facilitates their financial well-being.

Smt. Shruti S Yaragatti, IPS – Cybercrime, Puducherry, conducted a vital session on cybercrime awareness, a critical topic in the era of digitized transactions, providing attendees with tips on staying safe from online frauds.

Shri Suraj Mohan, Regional Director, SEBI SRO, addressed the regulatory framework and grievance redressal mechanisms available to investors.

NSE’s Commitment to Investor Empowerment

The seminar highlighted the National Stock Exchange’s deep-rooted commitment to financial inclusion and investor safety:

• Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs): NSE has ramped up its efforts, conducting 14,487 IAPs in FY26 alone (as of 31-Oct-25), reaching nearly 7.8 lakh participants, underscoring the massive scale of their educational outreach.
• Investor Protection Fund: The Investor Protection Fund stands at a corpus of ₹2,719 crore (as of 31-Oct-25), demonstrating a strong commitment to safeguarding investors’ money.
• Public Outreach: The exchange continues to collaborate with popular platforms like Kaun Banega Crorepati and leverage advertisements in traditional and new media to promote investor awareness.

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The recognition highlights Shri Chauhan’s decades of contribution towards building India’s capital markets and strengthening their position in the global securities landscape. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing India’s market infrastructure, deepening participation, and fostering innovation across the financial ecosystem.

In addition, NSE was recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Capital Markets Infrastructure, while NSE Clearing Limited received the award for Best CCP or Clearing House.

These recognitions collectively underscore the NSE Group’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and technology-driven growth in India’s financial markets.

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In a recent reverse auction conducted by a major utility for the procurement of 50 MUs of Round-The-Clock (RTC) power for delivery between November 5 to November 30, 2025, the price discovered in the Term-Ahead Market (TAM) stood at ₹3,231–₹3,233 per MWh – closely aligned with the NSE Electricity Monthly Futures (ELECMBL) November 2025 contract price of Rs 3,236 per MWh discovered  as closing price on 31st October 2025.

This convergence between the physical and futures market prices reflects the increasing maturity and integration of India’s power trading ecosystem. The NSE Electricity Futures contract has, in a short span of time, emerged as a credible forward price indicator, supporting both buyers and sellers in making informed procurement and hedging decisions for term ahead contract.

This close alignment between the physical market auction price and the exchange-traded futures contract indicates that participants are beginning to use NSE’s electricity futures (which is a unified single volume-weighted average price of all 3 exchanges and covers all 3 DAM segments i.e., conventional, Green power and high prices power) as a reference benchmark for physical TAM deals, a sign of growing maturity in India’s power trading ecosystem.

It is a positive trend that enhances transparency and price discovery in the integrated electricity market (Physical and futures markets), helping buyers, sellers & traders align physical contracts with market expectations reflected in exchange-based futures.

NSE’s introduction of electricity derivatives has enhanced transparency, facilitated efficient risk management, and created a unified benchmark for price discovery across physical and financial markets.

NSE remains committed to deepening India’s electricity market through innovation, transparency, and efficiency, aligning with national vision of developing a robust electricity market modelled on the thesis of “One Nation, One Grid, One Price”.

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About the Initiative

The India Habitat Centre (IHC), conceived as a unique institution to foster collaboration among diverse organizations working in habitat-related areas, has become a hub for professionals, policymakers, and citizens engaged in social, cultural, and developmental activities. Leveraging this ecosystem, NSE and IHC will roll out structured Financial Literacy and Investor Awareness Programs for IHC employees and staff, visitors to IHC (members, participants in conferences, cultural events, and exhibitions) and broader community groups identified through IHC.

The sessions, facilitated by NSE, will cover essential topics such as financial planning, basics of capital markets, mutual funds, investor rights and responsibilities, fraud prevention, and safe investing practices and more. The programs will be conducted in multiple formats—seminars, workshops, and webinars—ensuring broad accessibility.

Scale and Impact

NSE has been at the forefront of driving financial literacy and investor awareness across India. In FY25 alone, NSE scaled its Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs) to over 14,600 sessions, reaching more than 8 lakh participants across all states and Union Territories. These programs reached diverse sections of society, including students, women, rural investors, and first-time participants in the financial markets, through physical, digital, and hybrid formats.

With this partnership, we aim to deepen the reach among urban professionals and communities associated with IHC, thereby creating a multiplier effect for responsible investing in India’s growing economy.

Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. K.G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre said: “The India Habitat Centre has always been committed to creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, learning, and societal progress. Partnering with NSE to bring structured financial literacy and investor awareness programs aligns with our mission. With the growing complexity of financial products and the rapid rise of digital platforms, it is critical that people are equipped with the right knowledge to participate safely and effectively in India’s financial markets. We are delighted to work with NSE to bring these impactful sessions to our community.”

Shri. Ankit Sharma, Chief Regulatory officer, NSE, said: “At NSE, we believe that financial literacy and investor awareness is the first step towards building an empowered investor community. India Habitat Centre, with its wide and diverse outreach, will facilitate us in taking forward this mission. Together, we hope to create an inclusive platform participant can acquire skills in managing money, understanding investment avenues, and protecting themselves from financial frauds. Our investor awareness initiatives have already reached nationwide, and this collaboration further strengthens our resolve to make financial knowledge and investor awareness accessible to all.”

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An investor may hold accounts with multiple brokers and therefore can have multiple client codes. In terms of regional distribution, Maharashtra continues to lead with nearly 4 crore accounts (17% share), followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.5 crore, 11% share), Gujarat (over 2 crore, with 9% share), and West Bengal and Rajasthan (each with over 1.3 crore, 6% share). Collectively, these five states account for nearly half of all investor accounts, while the top ten states contribute close to three-fourths of the total.

A growing share of market participants are young and first-time investors. To support their investment journey, SEBI and NSE have launched large-scale awareness initiatives on risk management, fraud prevention, or long-term investment principles. NSE has substantially expanded its efforts in this area over the past five years. The number of Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs) conducted by NSE has grown fourfold—from 3,504 in FY20 to 14,679 in FY25—reaching over 8 lakh participants across all states and union territories. NSE’s Investor Protection Fund (IPF) has increased by over 22% year-on-year to Rs 2,573 crore as of June 30^th, 2025.

This focus on investor education has become even more critical in the context of significant wealth creation in Indian equity markets. Over the past five years, the Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 have delivered strong annualised returns of over 17% and 20%, respectively. India’s surge in retail investor growth is propelled by digitization, fintech access, growing middle class and supportive policy measures under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.

Shri Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE said: “The Exchange has crossed another major threshold, adding a crore investor accounts in just about three months after crossing the 22-crore mark (220 million) in April 2025. This momentum reflects the deepening trust in India’s capital markets and the resilience of investor sentiment amid global economic uncertainty. The expansion has been powered by rapid digitalization and the widespread uptake of mobile-based trading solutions, which have significantly lowered entry barriers for investors, particularly across smaller cities and semi-urban centres. It also highlights the effectiveness of targeted policy and institutional efforts—ranging from streamlined onboarding to financial literacy drives—in fostering broader market inclusion. With more people investing in equities, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, and debt instruments, this milestone also enables a more diversified and accessible investment landscape through technology.”

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The campaign comes at a critical time when digital financial frauds are on the rise, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated and deceptive methods to target investors. From fake trading apps and deepfake videos to unregistered investment advisors and misleading stock tips on social media, scammers are exploiting technology and denting investor’s trust. Many individuals fall prey to schemes promising guaranteed returns/unusually high returns, pump-and-dump tactics, dabba trading, fraudulent foreign portfolio investment offers, etc—often resulting in significant financial losses.

#SEBIvsSCAM seeks to raise public awareness, promote safe investing habits and empower investors to make informed decisions. By spotlighting common scams and offering guidance, the campaign aims to help investors recognize warning signs, verify sources and report suspicious activities—ultimately contributing to a more secure and transparent financial ecosystem.

To ensure maximum outreach, NSE, under the aegis of SEBI will leverage a mix of media platforms including television, radio, print, digital and social media. We will also spread the Investor Awareness messages through Investor Awareness Programs which are done through physical, digital and hybrid modes. This multi-channel approach is designed to reach investors across urban and rural areas, in multiple languages and through formats that are accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.

Investor Advisory: Stay Alert, Stay Protected

•      Do not fall for promises of assured or fixed returns in the securities market. Such offers are illegal and misleading.

•      Avoid unsolicited messages from unknown sources. Always verify information through official websites such as SEBI, NSE or the concerned company.

•      Do not download unregulated apps or join chat groups offering investment advice.

•      Engage only with SEBI-registered intermediaries or research analysts. Verify their credentials at: https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doRecognised=yes

•      Download trading apps only from SEBI-registered trading members via official app stores. Verify apps https://www.nseindia.com/trade/members-compliance/list-of-mobile-applications

•      Transfer funds only to registered client bank accounts of your stockbroker. Verify account details at https://enit.nseindia.com/MemDirWeb/form/tradingMemberLocator_beta.jsp

•      From October 1, 2025, investors will be able to make payments to SEBI-registered intermediaries using a standardized UPI handle format (e.g., abc.brk@validbank) .

•      Report any fraudulent activity at www.cybercrime.gov.in  or call the Cybercrime Helpline at 1930. For investor support, contact NSE at 1800 266 0050.

Issued in public interest by the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd under the aegis of Securities and Exchange Board of India.

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The rating has been independently prepared by NSE Sustainability based on publicly available data for the financial year 2023–24.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Shrikant Kanhere, Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, AWL Agri Business Limited, said, “At AWL Agri Business Limited, sustainability is intrinsic to how we operate and grow. The ESG rating of 61 by NSE Sustainability reaffirms our commitment to transparency, responsible governance, and inclusive progress. We remain focused on creating long-term value by aligning our business practices with the needs of the environment, the expectations of our stakeholders, and the aspirations of the communities we serve.”

At AWL Agri Business Limited, sustainability is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. Beyond delivering superior quality products, AWL remains committed to responsible growth by embracing environmentally conscious practices, fostering inclusive development, and maintaining transparent operations.  The company recognizes its role as an industry leader and continues to drive positive impact through meaningful partnerships and a steadfast focus on building a better, more sustainable future for all.

AWL’s ESG strategy is anchored by three core pillars—championing sustainability and environmental stewardship; nurturing holistic social growth and empowerment; and fostering ethical leadership and governance excellence. These principles continue to guide the company’s journey toward creating long-term value for communities, stakeholders, and the planet.

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The ceremony was attended by key market stakeholders and was graced by Shri. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI; Shri. Jishnu Barua, Chairperson, CERC; Shri. SC Saxena, CMD, Grid – India, Sushri Renu Narang, CEO, NVVYN, Dr Sushanta Chatterjee, CRO CERC, Shri Rakesh Kunar Jain, President CPAI, and other key senior dignitaries from the power and financial ecosystem.

Shri. Jishnu Barua, Chairman, CERC, while delivering his address highlighted that “Electricity derivatives have been under discussion for over a decade, and this product brings financial innovation aligned with the needs of DISCOMs, industrial users, and renewable generators. Supported by over 15 years of functioning physical power exchanges, this futures product helps hedge risk, deepen markets, and encourage informed investment planning.”

Shri. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI, while delivering the address, stated that “Electricity derivatives will help participants plan more effectively by managing price uncertainty, mitigate revenue risks, and attract investment in the power sector. They mark the next phase of India’s power market reforms. A deep and liquid electricity derivatives market will be essential for a reliable, sustainable, and investor friendly power sector.”

Shri. Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD&CEO, NSE, stated that “This launch marks a turning point in India’s electricity market. It aligns our financial markets with international best practices while addressing the specific needs of our domestic power sector. With the help of SEBI, CERC, and multiple market participants, this product will serve as a risk-management tool for India’s energy consumers and suppliers.”

Additionally, he added that product saw robust participation in its initial week of commencement at NSE: As of July 17, 2025 – 20,822 lots were traded cumulatively from July 14th, across three contract months—August, September, and October, wherein, the total traded value crossed ₹450 crore. For the contract month of August, till July 17th, 20,421 lots were traded with prices ranging from ₹4356 /MWh to ₹4364 /MWh. This shows commitment, market readiness and early signs of upcoming success.

The Electricity Futures contracts are cash-settled, available in lot size of 50 MWh, and listed for current plus three future months. The settlement is based on a volume-weighted average price of the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) across all three power exchanges. The product is currently exempt from transaction charges until December 31^st, 2025, to encourage early participation.

Release of New Dashboard: Spot Market Insights on Contract Information Page of Electricity Futures

As part of this market development effort, NSE has also launched a dedicated Spot Market Insights page, providing real-time data on physical market indicators—such as demand forecasts, supply trends, weather, reserve requirements, and more—all of which influence spot electricity pricing. This aims to empower participants with context for better hedging and decision-making.

This launch reflects close coordination between market participants, regulators, and infrastructure providers. With protections like margin systems, daily settlement, and regulated clearing, the Electricity Futures contract is built to enable responsible risk management, transparency, and alignment with India’s evolving power market. Additionally, the successful launch and high participation during the first week reflect growing maturity and sophistication in India’s energy markets and the increasing role of financial instruments in enabling planning, procurement, and price stability.

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As of 02:00 PM, the contracts recorded more than 4,000 lots, representing more than 200 million units of electricity. The total turnover of trade has crossed 87.36 crore, with the volume-weighted average price recorded at ₹4,368/MWh.

The first trade opened at ₹4,430/MWh, and as of the reporting time, the price is trending around ₹4,364/MWh, reflecting healthy participation across participants including power generators, discoms, large industrial consumers, and market intermediaries.

This launch provides a transparent, risk-managed platform for participants to hedge electricity price volatility, support long-term power planning, and contribute to India’s broader energy transition goals.

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