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NSE IPO: India’s Biggest Exchange Steps Into the Public Market

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₹22,500-crore-plus offer opens September 17; price band fixed at ₹1,700–₹1,785 per share

We Are Regulators First, Business Second: Ashishkumar Chauhan on NSE IPO

Bilkul Bazaar | By Rafat Quadri

Ahmedabad | 13 Sept 2026

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE), the institution that transformed the way India trades in the stock market, is now preparing for a historic transition of its own — going public.

NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan, along with Yatharth Shah and Divyesh Vijay, was in Ahmedabad on Saturday to share details of the exchange’s much-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is set to open for subscription on September 17 and close on September 21, 2026.

The IPO has been priced in the band of ₹1,700 to ₹1,785 per equity share, with a minimum bid of 8 shares and in multiples thereof. Anchor investor bidding will take place on September 16.

A Landmark IPO

At the upper end of the price band, the offer represents a value of more than ₹22,500 crore, putting the NSE IPO among India’s biggest public issues.

Importantly, the issue is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS). Up to 12.64 crore existing shares will be sold by a group of corporate shareholders, including State Bank of India, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Aranda Investments, Bank of Baroda, General Insurance Corporation of India and others. There is no fresh issue of shares.

The shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE, subject to the requisite approvals and market conditions.

“Regulator First, Business Second”

One of the most significant messages from NSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan has been about the exchange’s unique position as both a market institution and a first-level regulator.

Addressing concerns about the potential conflict between commercial interests and its regulatory responsibilities, Chauhan said:

“We are regulators first and a business second.”

He made it clear that even after becoming a listed company, NSE would continue to give priority to its regulatory responsibilities and align itself with SEBI whenever such considerations arise.

That assurance is particularly important as NSE moves from being an institution owned by investors and financial entities to one in which the public will also have an economic interest.

The Exchange That Changed Indian Markets

NSE began operations in 1994**

The NSE IPO is significant not merely because of its size, but because it brings one of India’s most important financial-market institutions into the public market. With its vast trading ecosystem, strong market position and regulatory responsibilities, the listing is likely to attract considerable attention from investors as well as the wider financial community. At the same time, investors will need to evaluate the offer on its own merits, including valuation, business prospects, risks and the fact that the issue is entirely an OFS.

📌 NSE IPO — Snapshot

  • IPO Opens: September 17, 2026
  • IPO Closes: September 21, 2026
  • Price Band: ₹1,700–₹1,785 per share
  • Minimum Bid: 8 shares
  • Issue Size: ₹22,500 crore+
  • Issue Type: 100% Offer for Sale (OFS)
  • Fresh Issue: None
  • Proposed Listing: BSE
  • Anchor Bidding: September 16, 2026
  • NSE MD & CEO: Ashishkumar Chauhan

Disclaimer: This report is for information and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities; investors should conduct their own research and consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

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