Stock Market Today: In the wake of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people—mostly tourists—the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has come forward with a gesture of solidarity and support. NSE’s Managing Director and CEO, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy and announced a financial aid package for the victims’ families.
Financial support for grieving families
Taking to social media platform X, Ashish Chauhan shared the NSE’s commitment to standing with the bereaved. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, 2025 where 26 people lost their lives,” Chauhan wrote.
“In a humble gesture of support, NSE pledges Rs 1 crore to the next of kin of the victims, standing in solidarity with their families during this difficult time.”
The financial aid of Rs 1 crore will be directed to the families of the deceased as a small yet significant effort to provide support in their hour of need.
The attack, which occurred at the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district, has sparked widespread outrage and grief across the country.