The Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) on Tuesday said it has completed its second round of fundraising, securing Rs 1,000 crores.
The exchange said the fresh funds will help strengthen its market position, improve operations, and support long-term growth. Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Latika S Kundu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for another three years, reflecting their continued confidence in her leadership.
Focus on equity and derivatives expansion
“With the successful completion of this fund raise, MSE is poised to deepen market liquidity in Equity Cash followed by Derivatives Segments very soon, while also advancing strategic initiatives encompassing innovative products and differentiated service offerings,” the bourse said in the statement.
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The fresh capital mobilisation comes at a time when competition in the equity derivatives markets is set to intensify.
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Commenting on the milestone, Latika S Kundu, MD & CEO, stated, “This capital infusion is an endorsement of the trust our stakeholders place in MSE’s vision. With strengthened financial support and a sharp focus on innovation, MSE is poised to redefine the contours of India’s financial markets. We are building a next-generation exchange–agile, inclusive, competitive, designed not just to participate in the future of finance, but to lead it.”
MSE’s latest fundraise follows the December 2024 round led by discount brokerages Zerodha and Groww, which helped revive investor interest in the exchange.
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In July this year, the bourse had formally announced its plan to raise Rs 1,000 crores by issuing up to 500 crore equity shares of face value Re 1 each, at a premium of Re 1 per share, to investors including venture capital firms, investment houses, members, and family offices.
According to company information, the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE) holds recognition and license from SEBI to operate as a stock exchange in currency derivatives, equity derivatives, and equity and debt segments.
