Invest in Impact

India is witnessing extraordinary growth not just economically but also across the social sector. Key statistics highlight the shifting dynamics.

  • India’s Social sector spending, currently at 3%* of GDP needs to grow by at least 50% in the next 5 years to meet UN goal on SDG spend of 13% by 2030.
  • While the government’s current contribution is close to 95%* of the total social sector requirement, there is an increased participation from private philanthropists, HNIs, UHNIs, CSR and family offices.
  • Private philanthropy currently stands at ₹1.3 lakh crore*, is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10-12% over the next 5 years.
  • A bigger portion of Retail giving needs to be formalized by bringing the individual donors as investors on the social stock exchange.

For these specific reasons, the Social Stock Exchange was set up in 2019 with the primary objective of providing a source of funding for social sector organizations. One of the major reasons for the weak response for this exchange is the inability of the curated organizations to approach potential investors. Investors comprising Family offices, Foundations, Philanthropies, and HNIs, on the other hand, are on the lookout for credible organizations working for a worthy cause.

*Indian Philanthropy Report 2025, Bain & Company

What do Investors (Donors) look for?

As a Donor you would like to see:

Eligibility for Investors

India has seen a rising interest in social impact investing, aligning with the global move toward socially responsible practices. The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) aims to connect impact-driven investors with genuine social enterprises, transforming how funds are raised for social good.

Investors on the Social Stock Exchange comprise Institutional and/or Non-Institutional Investors as per SEBI (Issue of capital and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2018. Investors comprising Family offices, Foundations, Philanthropies, HNIs, and Retail Individual Investors, on the other hand, are on the lookout for credible organizations working for a worthy cause.

In the current legal regime, Companies are not allowed to use the SSE platform to fund these non-profits for their CSR obligations. Other ineligible investors are those who are not allowed to invest in securities issued by Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) or other entities listed on the Social Stock Exchange. This includes, but is not limited to, foreign investors such as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), companies registered outside India, and individual retail investors, unless they are specifically permitted under certain investment schemes. It also includes any person or entity that has been restricted or banned by SEBI or other regulatory authorities from investing in securities.

These restrictions are aimed at ensuring that investments in social enterprises are made by those who understand the nature of social impact investments and comply with Indian laws.

How will this platform help?

If you are keen to participate in the development of social sector through SSE, on this forum you will get:

A list of registered NPOs – working for a cause of your liking – which are going for listing

Detailed overview of the Focus areas, Project Pitch, Impact, and funding requirements

Deep dive into one of the projects of your interest

If you wish to associate with the NPO beyond the IPO, we can help

If you are a family office, foundation, HNI or UHNI, just drop us a note at sse@sevatarang.org and let’s stay connected.

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