India’s leading stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), have temporarily restricted website access for users outside India in response to cybersecurity threat concerns, according to a Reuters report.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report reveals that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure following a joint meeting between NSE and BSE officials, where cyber threats and online security were central to the discussion. While trading by foreign investors remains unaffected, overseas users currently face limited access to both exchange websites.
A BSE spokesperson acknowledged ongoing cybersecurity risks but did not confirm any recent breaches. In a written statement to Reuters, the spokesperson said:
“BSE, being a critical market infrastructure institution (MII), proactively and continuously monitors risks at domestic and international levels for potential cyber threats.”
Based on real-time cyber traffic monitoring, certain IP addresses and regions are being blocked as a protective measure. However, case-by-case access for overseas users may still be allowed under review.
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