Harshit Maniar

Strategic and award-winning Chief Financial Officer with 12+ years of leadership experience in capital markets, financial services, and corporate finance. Currently serving as CFO at NSEIT Limited, and previously held the role of CFO at NSE IFSC Limited (NSE International Exchange, GIFT City IFSC). I’ve played a key role in shaping financial strategy, driving IPO readiness, executing M&A transactions, and optimizing capital allocation across multiple entities within the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Group. I bring deep expertise in financial planning, valuations, fundraising, investor relations, and governance, with a strong focus on business transformation and sustainable growth. At NSE IFSC, I led its finance function from inception—raising ₹500+ Cr in capital, building governance frameworks, forging global partnerships, and ensuring full regulatory compliance in a complex cross-border environment. At NSE, I led financial consolidation across 25+ subsidiaries, managed enterprise-wide budgeting, MIS reporting, investor communications, and played a role in NSE’s IPO process—including DRHP preparation, financial modelling, and coordination with BRLMs and regulators. 🔑 Key Highlights 🏆 ICAI Business Leader 40 Under 40 awardee (2025) 💼 Led financial operations, governance, and compliance across domestic and international platforms 📈 Proven ability to build finance functions, improve profitability, and drive cost efficiency through data-led decisions 🤝 Successfully structured cross-border partnerships and led due diligence for potential mergers and strategic transactions 🧩 Trusted boardroom partner, working closely with CXOs, Boards, Committees, Regulators, and Investors A Chartered Accountant by qualification, I combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, a strong ethical foundation, and a forward-looking mindset to deliver value-driven growth in dynamic, high-stakes environments.