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The National Stock Exchange said it has taken various measures over the years to strengthen its operations. After a recent order by the market regulator, SEBI highlighted various instances of serious lapses at the stock exchange.
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“NSE has operationalized the directives of SEBI on various matters over the years and has taken various measures to further strengthen the control environment including the technology architecture.,” it added.
“We wish to reiterate that NSE is committed to the highest standards of governance and transparency and will extend full co-operation to the regulator for a satisfactory closure of the matter,” NSE said.
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