Infra sector problems influenced IDFC to become a bank, says Vikram Limaye

As NSE chief, he said most important task is to address regulatory issues that institution is facing

After a stint of more than 12 years at the top position in the IDFC group, Vikram Limaye will move to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) next week as its chief executive. Limaye, respected as an institution builder with the ability to think strategically and having strong people skills, spoke to Abhijit Lele about the rich experience he has gained at IDFC and his priorities for the country’s top stock exchange. Edited excerpts:

NSE’s image has taken a beating due to a spate of unfortunate events. How do you look at its current state of affairs?

It is an institution