NSE CEO and MD Ashishkumar Chauhan lauds PM’s visionary Independence Day address

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India, commended the Honourable Prime Minister’s 79th Independence Day address for providing a clear roadmap for India’s economy and society. The Prime Minister called for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, highlighting India’s strong global position backed by robust forex reserves, macroeconomic stability, and positive ratings from global agencies.

The Honourable PM emphasized research, technology adoption, and large-scale job creation for youth, alongside announcing GST reforms by Diwali to ease taxes, especially for the MSME sector. The address also outlined measures for energy security, clean energy, and opening deep-sea oil exploration and nuclear power to private players.

He further highlighted advances in pharmaceutical research, upcoming new-generation tax reforms, and record agricultural exports worth ₹4 lakh crore — underscoring India’s confidence and reform momentum.

In short, Mr. Chauhan said the Prime Minister’s address laid out a clear plan for a stronger, self-reliant India through economic stability, job creation, technology adoption, and key reforms.