Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions about SSE, ZCZP, and FUEL

About SSE & ZCZP

What is the Social Stock Exchange (SSE)?

Social Stock Exchange (SSE)

The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is a new segment on existing stock exchanges (BSE/NSE) that allows non-profit organizations and for-profit social enterprises to list and raise funds from the public.

ZCZP Instrument

ZCZP instruments are non-dividend-paying equity instruments that allow social enterprises to raise capital from the public.

About FUEL’s SSE Project

  • roject Planning and Initial Setup (Months 1–3)
  • Recruitment and Enrolment (Months 3–6)
  • Training and Education Delivery (Months 6–18)
  • Internship and Job Placement (Months 18–24)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement (Ongoing, Months 6–24 and beyond)
  • Long-Term Sustainability and Scale-up (Months 24 and beyond)

Yes, donations made through ZCZP instruments are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, subject to applicable laws.

Investor / Donor Queries

Yes, a Demat account is mandatory for investing in ZCZP instruments on the Social Stock Exchange.

The minimum application size is ₹ 1,000.

ZCZP instruments are not tradable in the secondary market. However, they can be transferred to legal heirs.

ABOUT FUEL

Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) stems from the understanding that the youth in India form one of the most vulnerable groups, who on the one hand are expected to be the leaders to determine the destiny of India, and on the other lack essential information and opportunities to succeed in life.

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