New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- A recent move by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to refine compliance rules for the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) has spotlighted the small but crucial industry of social impact assessors.

This specialized group, responsible for verifying the real-world impact of social enterprises, is now facing a surge in demand that is severely testing its capacity.

As non-profits increasingly turn to the SSE to raise funds, the credibility of this new-age platform rests on the shoulders of its auditors. They must ensure that every rupee raised translates into genuine, measurable social change.

However, with a limited pool of qualified professionals, the sector is grappling with a potential supply-demand gap, a...