India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made a strong mark on the global stage. In the first half of 2025, NSE ranked 4th in the world for IPO fundraising, pulling in $5.51 billion.
This shows how confident investors are in India’s growing market. And it comes at a time when talks about NSE’s own IPO are heating up.
Beating Giants, Standing Tall
The top three spots in global IPO fundraising were taken by Nasdaq Global Market, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Nasdaq Global Select Market. Together, they raised $28.95 billion.
But NSE isn’t far behind. It raised 8.9% of the world’s total IPO amount, which stood at $61.95 billion in H1 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
This is a big win for India’s financial markets. It shows how far NSE has come.
Eyes Now on the NSE IPO
The big question now: When will NSE go public?
People have been waiting for this move for years. Now, things look more serious than ever.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey recently said there are “no obstacles” left for NSE’s IPO. He confirmed this while speaking at an event in Mumbai.
However, he did not give a clear date. When asked if it could happen before Diwali, he kept it open-ended.
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What’s Next for NSE?
NSE is now waiting for a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from SEBI.
Once that arrives, the exchange will start work on its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). This is the document needed to begin the IPO process.
NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan explained that after filing the DRHP, SEBI will take time to review and approve it.
Earlier, the IPO faced delays due to legacy issues. But with the green signals now coming from SEBI, the road looks much clearer.
SEBI’s Watchful Eye
While NSE prepares to list, SEBI is also keeping a close watch on the broader IPO market.
It has been tightening rules and increasing oversight. This helps protect small investors and keep the market clean.
Fresh Perspective
This isn’t just a business milestone. It’s a moment of pride for every Indian investor.
India isn’t just catching up. It’s standing toe-to-toe with the world’s biggest markets.
NSE has proved that our markets are not only fast-growing, but also trusted by global investors.
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