National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO

Still running. 2 entries so far, over 8 days from 5 September 2026.

01
5 September

NSE IPO regulatory approval

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received SEBI approval for an IPO valued at approximately ₹30,000 crore.
SEBI issued a letter of observation, clearing the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed by NSE on June 17.
The IPO structure is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), involving the sale of up to 14.89 crore equity shares, representing 6% of NSE's paid-up capital.
There will be no fresh issue of shares in this IPO.
Major existing shareholders participating in the OFS include the SBI Group, MS Strategic (Mauritius) Ltd., and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
The SBI Group is the largest expected seller, offering up to 2.475 crore shares.

02
12 September

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is launching an IPO to raise ₹22,568.9 crore.
The IPO is structured as an 'Offer for Sale' (OFS), meaning no fresh capital is being raised; existing shareholders are selling their stakes.
The price band for the shares is set between ₹1,700 and ₹1,785 per share.
The subscription window for the public is September 17 to September 24, with anchor investors participating on September 16.
The final IPO size is 17.7% lower than the initial proposal of ₹26,579.6 crore.
Key selling shareholders include SBI (selling shares worth ₹2,850.5 crore) and Canada Pension Plan (selling shares worth ₹2,119.5 crore).
SBI reduced its share sale volume by half compared to the initial draft prospectus.

Newest first. A story that ran for 8 days is exactly the kind the mains paper asks about as one question.

Distinguish between an Initial Public Offering (IPO) involving fresh capital issuance and an Offer for Sale (OFS). How does the NSE's decision to opt for an OFS impact the capital structure of the exchange? 150 words · 12 September
Discuss the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in regulating the IPO process. How do mechanisms like price bands and anchor investor participation contribute to price discovery and market stability in the Indian capital market? 250 words · 12 September
Discuss the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in regulating the public issuance of shares by stock exchanges in India. How does the approval of an IPO by a major bourse impact market transparency and corporate governance? 150 words · 5 September

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