National: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has extended a compassionate hand to the families affected by the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, pledging financial assistance of Rs 1 crore. The initiative will see approximately Rs 4 lakh distributed to each bereaved family, offering immediate relief in the wake of the horrific tragedy.
Expressing deep sorrow over the April 22 attack that claimed 26 lives — most of them tourists — at the Baisaran meadow in Anantnag district, NSE’s Managing Director and CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, said, “This is a moment of national mourning. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this senseless act of violence. NSE is committed to standing with the nation and extending every possible support to those in grief.”
The act of solidarity from one of the country’s premier financial institutions has been welcomed widely as the country reels from the shock of the deadly assault, believed to be carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives.
In a related development, Delhi’s prominent trade associations have announced a “complete shutdown” of markets in the capital on April 25. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) issued a statement condemning the attack and confirming the protest action. “The brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens, has caused deep sorrow and anger among the trading community. As a mark of tribute to the deceased and in strong solidarity with the government, leading trade associations of Delhi have called for a complete shutdown of markets in Delhi on 25 April,” CAIT stated.
The move reflects the growing nationwide outrage and mourning over the Pahalgam massacre, as civil society, corporates, and citizens come together in grief and protest.
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