Impact of Global Economic Uncertainty on the Financial Performance of the National Stock Exchange (NSE): A Study from 2021–2025

Author:Arvind Kumar Yadav, Shamshad Khan

Abstract:
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India plays a crucial role in trading stocks, derivatives, and debt instruments. Between 2021 and 2025, global economic uncertainty, driven by pandemic effects, fluctuating interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, and shifts in capital movements, significantly impacted financial markets, including the NSE. This research investigates how challenges like post-pandemic recovery, changes in foreign investment, and tightening monetary policies affected the NSE’s income and trading activity. By analysing secondary data from financial statements and economic reports, the study evaluates trends in revenue, net profits, and trading volumes. Increased global uncertainty led to market volatility and corrections in equity indices. Despite these challenges, the NSE's robust domestic investor base and diversified revenue helped mitigate adverse effects. The findings highlight the importance of adaptive risk management and regulatory consistency in maintaining financial performance during global instability.

Keywords:Global Economic Uncertainty, National Stock Exchange (NSE), Financial Performance, Revenue and Profitability, Market Volatility, Foreign Institutional Investment (FII), Trading Volume, Geopolitical Risk, Post-COVID Economic Recovery, Indian Capital Market.

DOI:10.46333/ijtc/14/2/17

International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 14 Issue:2)