Experience is not something you can buy. It is something you need to acquire. And it has immense value. No other quality can quite match it. And when it comes to the complex world of finance, the worth of experience is even more. Rajnikant Patel BSE has 33 years of experience in the field of finance. Yes, that is as valuable as gold. But it is not just his experience that makes him a true expert. He is a true leader and innovator. He has achieved feats that most people in the field of finance can only dream of.

Valuable work in BSE

Rajnikant Patel was the Managing Director and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange. He held the position from 2001 to 2008. During this stint he oversaw many positive developments.

* Firstly, BSE became a Limited Company and listed itself under the Government of India.
* Under Rajnikant Patel BSE also underwent the scheme of corporatization and demutualization. As a result, BSE was the first Indian exchange company to do so.
* Under him a BSE integrated an online surveillance system that works in real time using latest technology.
* The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India awarded back to back gold medals to BSE during his time. The medals were for best annual reports.
* Introduced the country’s first MBA program which had a specialization in Capital Markets. BSE did this along with NM University.

Set up independent Spot Exchange

Rajnikant Patel BSE however did not just stop there. After seven years at the BSE he shifted to Reliance Exchange Next. He was the President and the CEO. While his brief 2 year stint he made sure the group debuted into the finance sector. He also set up a Spot Exchange which was independent. Moreover he made sure the group had a significant stake in Commodity Futures Exchange.

Imparting valuable education

Being a very learned man, Rajnikant Patel knows the value of a good education. The MBA mentioned above is not the only program he introduced. He himself is a man of great knowledge and loves to impart it too. He is a regular trainer for independent directors and offers certification training.

Part of various high profile committees

Rajnikant Patel’s expertise is such that he has been requested by many committees to be a member. And this list does not just contain committees set up by large companies; it includes those formed by the Government too. In fact he has been member of committees in other countries too. Some of the committees Rajnikant Patel has been a member of are:

* Committees of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
* Committee on Capital Markets in ASSOCHAM and FICCI
* Committees of the Forward Market Commission
* Council on Corporate Governance by Indian Merchants Chamber
* The Conference Board, USA

This clearly shows how much trust various big companies and even the government has on the knowledge and expertise of Rajnikant Patel BSE. The man has been a true leader to various high profile organisations. Key people in the finance sector regard him as a visionary. His experience is second to none and that makes him a true legend in the world of finance.