The board of the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) is scheduled to meet this month to discuss a formal proposal for reviving the historic bourse, marking the first concrete operational step since the West Bengal government announced its revival plan in the 2026-27 budget.
The meeting follows Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta’s inclusion of the CSE revival as a centerpiece of the state’s economic strategy.
The exchange has been under regulatory suspension since 2013, effectively halting trading operations for over a decade.
This board gathering represents a shift from political rhetoric to administrative execution, as directors evaluate the feasibility of restarting operations.
Reviving the CSE is part of a broader effort by the West Bengal government to stimulate regional economic activity and restore Kolkata’s status as a financial hub.
The proposal aims to leverage the exchange’s 118-year legacy to attract new market participants and potentially reintroduce niche trading segments.