BSE partners with CtrlS Datacenters to manage 700 crore transactions daily

By offering reliable, cutting-edge data center solutions, CtrlS empowers BSE to maintain its leadership as Asia’s largest stock exchange and adapt to the electronic trading era, which has democratized access for millions of investors

CtrlS Datacenters, recognized as Asia’s largest Rated-4 data center operator, has announced a strategic partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to power the digital infrastructure supporting India’s premier financial institution. This collaboration enables BSE to efficiently handle over 700 crore transactions daily and serve more than 11 crore investors, fueling growth in the country’s dynamic economy.

This partnership highlights the indispensable role of data centers in today’s financial markets. As trading increasingly moves to electronic platforms, having a reliable and secure digital backbone is essential for preserving market integrity, protecting transaction data, and ensuring uninterrupted access to financial services.

By providing resilient and high-performance data center infrastructure, CtrlS supports BSE’s critical operations and long-term vision for sustainable growth. This robust technological foundation helps BSE maintain its status as Asia’s first and largest stock exchange, especially in an era where electronic trading has revolutionized market accessibility and enabled millions of investors to actively participate in stock markets.

Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters, said, "The scale and criticality of BSE's operations represent not just a technological challenge, but a responsibility to India's economic sovereignty and growth. Every transaction processed through our infrastructure impacts investors, businesses, and ultimately, the nation's financial health. We have engineered our solutions to deliver uncompromising reliability, microsecond-level performance, and ironclad security that BSE's operations demand. As India continues its journey toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, we are honored that BSE has chosen CtrlS as their trusted technology partner to support what is truly the backbone of India's financial ecosystem."

Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, said, "In all aspects of our operations, we do leverage technology. We ensure that the technology is world-class and is capable of supporting critical transactions. Our digital fabric is supported by robust infrastructure core and that means good data centers. Data center infrastructure is crucial for stock exchanges. The shift to electronic trading has been a significant factor in the stock exchanges' use of data centers. We are proud that BSE is empowered by CtrlS, a partner that carries the same vision of ours. We trust CtrlS with its world-class digital infrastructure to support our operations, but more than that, it is their commitment to sustainable growth that aligns with our goals in the country's larger vision of Viksit Bharat 2047."

Established in 1875, BSE has evolved over its distinguished 150-year legacy to become Asia's first and largest stock exchange. Currently ranked as the sixth largest exchange globally by market capitalization, BSE represents approximately ₹400 lakh crores ($4.6 trillion USD) across 5,500+ listed companies. The exchange's flagship index, Sensex, functions as the definitive barometer of India's financial performance. BSE has consistently pioneered innovative financial products and services including currency trading, debt equity, mutual funds, and investment banking.

Additionally, BSE operates a specialized SME platform that has facilitated 568 small and medium enterprises in accessing public funding, raising more than ₹9,000 crores. The exchange's subsidiary, India INX in GIFT City, stands as India's first international exchange offering 22-hour trading capabilities, further cementing BSE's position as a cornerstone institution in the nation's financial architecture.