This month was a big first for Routes 2 Roots as the NGO had its
bell ringing ceremony to mark its listing on the National Stock
Exchange’s Social platform, created for the first time ever to help
non-profit NGOs to raise funds. Routes 2 Roots became the first
cultural NGO in India to be listed on the National Stock Exchange
and celebrated the occasion with an oversubscribed first public
issue on the SSE.
An awe-inspiring listing program was organised with the support and
assistance of the NSE on 3rd April, 2024. The event,
which was unprecedented even for the NSE was attended by
Mr Ashishkumar Chauhan , Managing Director & CEO, NSE as
well as Dr R Balasubramaniam, Chairman, Social Stock Exchange
& Advisory Committee of SEBI. The entertainment industry and
cultural fraternity who added sparkle and soul to the event included
actor and Routes 2 Roots advisor Juhi Chawla, music composer
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Ehsaan Noorani, IPL Kolkata Knight Riders
Owner Jay Mehta, Sitar Maestro and Routes 2 Roots advisor
Purbayan Chatterjee, renowned Ghazal Singer
Sudeep Banerjee, music composer Joi Barua and film
director Sudipto Sen among other luminories from the business
fraternity. The special guests were honoured with unique mementos
and the ceremonial bell was rung by Routes 2 Roots founders and
special guests along with Mr Chauhan and
Dr Balasubramaniam at 12 PM following an exciting countdown.
The historic listing was broadcast live to more than
22000 schools across India.