The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is a separate segment of the existing stock exchange that helps social enterprises raise funds from the public — connecting mindful capital with entities that create and report measurable social impact.
Conceived in the Union Budget 2019–20 to make capital markets accessible for developmental goals, the SSE operates under the regulatory ambit of SEBI and acts as a medium between social enterprises and fund providers.
The SSE is a separate segment of recognised stock exchanges established under SEBI's framework, with disclosure norms through the ICDR Regulations and related circulars.
Only entities engaged in one of the seventeen identified social activities, targeting underserved or less-privileged population segments, qualify as social enterprises.
Listed and registered entities make continuous disclosures on social impact, with annual social audits by certified social auditors ensuring standardised, credible impact reporting.
An NPO or for-profit entity engaged in eligible social activities, targeting underserved or less-privileged population segments.
Register on the SSE segment and file the required eligibility and disclosure documents for review.
Issue instruments such as ZCZP, mutual-fund schemes or equity to raise mindful capital from the public.
Publish continuous impact disclosures and undergo an annual social audit for verified outcomes.
Charitable trusts, societies registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, and Section 8 companies. After mandatory registration with the SSE, NPOs may raise funds through:
Companies or body corporates operating for profit (excluding Section 8 companies) that meet the social-enterprise criteria. No SSE registration needed — they raise funds through:
ZCZP instruments carry a zero-coupon rate and no principal is payable at maturity. Issued only by SSE-registered NPOs, for a specific project over the list of eligible activities and for a specified duration — they promise the funder a social return, not a financial one.
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