NSE Begins Banker Selection Process For Proposed ₹22,700 Crore IPO
- By Kotak News Desk
- 26 Feb 2026 at 7:20 PM IST
- Market News
- 2 min read
NSE has started preparations for its long-awaited IPO, inviting banks to pitch for a proposed ₹22,700 crore offer for sale while working toward a DRHP filing in the coming weeks.
The National Stock Exchange of India has reportedly begun early groundwork for its long-pending public listing by inviting investment banks to present proposals for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) estimated at nearly ₹22,700 crore.
How Is The IPO Preparation Taking Shape?
The exchange’s board has set up a dedicated committee and appointed Rothschild & Co as an independent adviser to oversee the listing process, including the selection of:
- Lead bankers
- Legal counsel
- Other intermediaries
The exchange is aiming to submit its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) around late March, though the timeline may extend into early April depending on documentation progress.
An earlier filing is possible if the September quarter audited financials are used, while reliance on December quarter numbers could shift the submission to the April month.
What Are The Likely IPO Details?
Issue Format | Entirely Offer for Sale (OFS) | Existing shareholders are expected to sell up to 4.5% of the stake |
Issue Size | Estimated at ₹22,700 crore | - |
However, the growing shareholder base, which has increased from over 5,000 in December 2023 to ~1.91 lakh at present, may pose an operational problem for the public issue.
What Should Investors Watch Ahead?
The most recent events hint at new momentum in a listing that, if carried out, could be one of the biggest in India's capital markets.
It is also likely that investors will be able to observe how the stock exchange's strong derivatives trading volumes and dominance in the market will influence the valuation expectations and level of demand at the time of the initial public offering.
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