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Why in news
The West Bengal government announced plans in the 2026-27 state budget to revive the 118-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) to restore Kolkata's financial prominence.
Background
The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) was formerly India's second-largest stock exchange. The revival plan includes investments in advanced technology and state-of-the-art surveillance systems to overcome previous legal and regulatory hurdles.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceCalcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) is located in Kolkata, West Bengal
- FactThe CSE has a history of 118 years before facing closure
- FactThe revival initiative was officially announced in the West Bengal State Budget for 2026-27
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of reviving historical stock exchanges in regional economic development and the role of technological infrastructure in modernizing capital markets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing historical institutional legacy with modern SEBI-aligned surveillance and compliance standards
- Regional economic hub: Potential for Kolkata to emerge as a secondary financial center to mitigate Mumbai-centric market concentration
- Infrastructure gap: Necessity of high-frequency trading (HFT) capabilities and cybersecurity to attract modern institutional investors
Keywords: Capital Market · Financial Infrastructure · Regional Development · Regulatory Compliance · Market Liquidity
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