Kolkata: One has been hearing about an IPO of NSE since 2016, when it was suggested that a section of the shareholders want to offload a part of their stake through an OFS (offer for sale). However, the market regulator Sebi did not give the green light owing to differences about matters in the country’s largest stock exchange. But finally the hiccups might be over with Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Sebi boss, indicating that they could give its nod for the much-anticipated IPO.
Though its shares are unlisted in the absence of an IPO, investors are regularly crowing the NSE counter through the price of its shares now vary widely from broker to broker since there is no transparency in price in the absence of a transparent trading platform. Despite this drawback, already more than 1 lakh persons have invested in NSE shares, according to reports.
NSE’s attraction for investors
As the cult of equity is spreading in the country, NSE is rising in stature. It is the country’s largest stock exchange both by volume and turnover. Moreover, it has a dominant position in equity derivatives trading and has near-monopoly in several segments.
NSE’s journey began in 1992 and it coincided with the inauguration of the economic reforms in India. The bourse began off as an electronic modern exchange and was quickly able to attract the investing public who welcomed the tech-based trading warmly. It had low entry barriers and faster settlements. Though BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) was set up in 1875, NSE quickly stole a march over it. According to reports, NSE has about 22.3 crore total investor accounts in May 2025. comparison, the BSE currently has nearly 21.6 crore registered investors.
Sebi’s position
When asked about the NSE IPO on May 22, Tuhin Kanta Pandey told the media at an event, “All the outstanding issues will be resolved and we will move forward…NSE and Sebi are talking, they are resolving the issues and I’m very hopeful, it will be cleared and will move forward… Can’t give a timeline but we should be soon doing it”. In March this year, Sebi announced that it has set up a committee to look into the matter of NSE’s IPO.
According to reports, NSE boasts of a valuation of about Rs 4.7 lakh crore. It is not only the biggest Indian equity exchange but also the tenth most valuable private company according to 2024 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list of listed as well as unlisted companies.
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