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India's Stock Exchange Fends Off 400 Million Cyberattacks in a Single Day
13 Oct
Summary
- India's National Stock Exchange faces 170 million cyberattacks daily
- NSE withstood a record 400 million attacks in one day during 'Operation Sindoor'
- Dedicated "cyber warriors" and advanced technology successfully repelled the attacks
As of October 14th, 2025, India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) continues to face an overwhelming number of cyberattacks on a daily basis. According to a senior NSE official, the exchange experiences between 150 million to 170 million cyberattacks each day, making it a constant battle for the technical teams and systems to keep operations safe.
To combat this relentless threat, NSE has implemented a robust cybersecurity architecture involving tech-savvy personnel, advanced machines, and cutting-edge technology. This was put to the test during 'Operation Sindoor', a security exercise that saw the NSE withstand a staggering 400 million cyberattacks in a single day - the highest ever recorded. Despite this extreme security threat, the coordinated efforts of the "cyber warriors" and the exchange's strong defensive measures successfully repelled the attacks, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
The NSE's leadership emphasizes the importance of this cybersecurity infrastructure, noting that a breach could have a ripple effect across the interconnected financial markets. With increasing global interconnectedness and system complexity, the risk of large-scale cyberattacks on critical market infrastructure remains a significant concern that the NSE is determined to address proactively.
