Unnati Foundation Lists UNXT Employability Program on NSE Social Stock Exchange

Bengaluru, February 23, 2026: SGBS Unnati Foundation (SUF), a Bengaluru-based not-for-profit organisation focused on vocational training for underprivileged youth, has listed its flagship UNXT Program on the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) Social Stock Exchange (SSE).

The UNXT Program is a 200-hour, 30-day employability course delivered through offline and blended learning formats. It focuses on practical skills such as communication, workplace readiness, professional etiquette, core values and essential life skills. The training is conducted free of cost for students and is implemented primarily in government college campuses across 14 states.

To date, Unnati Foundation has trained approximately 4 lakh young individuals and has partnered with over 2,000 colleges. The programme is funded through corporate CSR initiatives and is delivered at an average cost of around ₹1,450 per student. According to the foundation, the programme has achieved over 60% outcomes in jobs and higher education placements, particularly in rural areas and among economically weaker sections.

Through the SSE listing, Unnati Foundation aims to raise ₹50 lakh. The funds will be used to provide free employability training to 2,867 final-year students in government colleges across India. The fundraising will be carried out through the issuance of 50,00,000 Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments of Re. 1 each, in line with SSE regulations for non-profit organisations. This marks Unnati’s third listing on the SSE platform.

The Social Stock Exchange segment on NSE provides a platform for non-profit organisations (NPOs) and for-profit enterprises (FPEs) engaged in eligible social impact activities to access capital markets and enhance transparency.

Ramesh Swamy, Director, Unnati Foundation, said, “Becoming the first NGO in the country to list a project on the Social Stock Exchange for the third time showcases our continued commitment to credibility, measurable outcomes, transparency and impact. Every contribution to our listing is translated into measurable outcomes. We ensure that final-year students in government colleges, regardless of their circumstances, have access to structured vocational training programs that can alter the course of their careers and their lives. Our vision is to see every young individual in India thrive in the workforce and stand tall in society.”