NSE Plans to Lower IPO Price Range; Drops Mega-Listing Bid for Upcoming OFS

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) may lower its initial public offering (IPO) price range, setting the revised band at ₹1,700 to ₹1,785 per share, as per news report. 

NSE Adjusts IPO Details 

The NSE plans to offer shares within the new price band of ₹1,700 to ₹1,785, slightly reducing its earlier expectations, as per the news report.  

The adjustment includes the possibility of decreasing the stake on sale to 5.5%, which differs from the original plan of 6% due to some shareholders opting out of selling their shares at the revised price. 

At the top of this range, the 5.5% stake could raise approximately ₹2.43 lakh crore, placing the overall valuation of the NSE up to ₹4.42 trillion. This valuation contrasts with the earlier target of up to ₹5.26 trillion. 

As per news report, the NSE IPO will feature an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 148.9 million shares, each with a face value of ₹1, accounting for approximately 6% of NSE's paid-up equity capital.   

Impact on India's Largest Listing Attempt 

With a potential fundraising of about ₹2.43 lakh crore, NSE’s IPO will not surpass Hyundai Motor India Ltd., which raised ₹2.79 lakh crore in 2024, hence, making Hyundai the largest IPO in India to date.  

India’s primary market has seen approximately ₹10 billion raised so far in 2026, compared to more than ₹20 billion in each of the prior 2 years. 

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Regulatory Approvals and Stakeholder Participation 

As per news report, the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) IPO plans received regulatory clearance from India's market regulator, SEBI, on September 4, 2026.  

The public issue is structured entirely as an Offer for Sale (OFS), with key institutional backers including Morgan Stanley, Temasek Holdings, State Bank of India (SBI), Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd., and various national insurance companies offloading their secondary shares 

NSE IPO will consist solely of secondary shares and is anticipated to open for subscription in the week starting September 14, 2026. However, the timeline and details and not yet been declared. 

Conclusion 

NSE plans to recalibrate its IPO pricing to ₹1,700-₹1,785, affecting its estimated initial valuation and the size of the stake on offer. This move intends to adapt to market conditions and ensure a viable entry into the public market, raising approximately ₹2.43 lakh crore from a 5.5% stake sale. 

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