BSE Shares in Focus as NSE Files DRHP for India’s Largest Ever IPO

The Indian capital markets are bracing for a historic milestone as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI. This move has placed rival BSE shares in the spotlight, as investors weigh the implications of the largest-ever IPO in India’s history.

A Benchmark for Valuation in the Exchange Sector

The filing of the NSE's DRHP marks a turning point for the Indian exchange ecosystem. For years, investors have relied on unlisted market valuations and various estimates to assess NSE's worth. The upcoming listing will provide a direct, market-based valuation benchmark between India's two primary stock exchanges.

Market experts suggest that while BSE shareholders might experience a "knee-jerk reaction" due to the competition, the fundamental outlook for BSE's core business remains largely unchanged. However, the sensitivity of BSE's stock price is expected to remain high throughout the SEBI review process and leading up to the eventual NSE listing, which is anticipated later in 2026.

Understanding the NSE Mega IPO Structure

The proposed IPO is structured entirely as an Offer-for-Sale (OFS). According to the DRHP, the issue will consist of up to 14.89 crore equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each. This represents approximately 6% of NSE’s total paid-up equity capital.

In a symbolic twist of market dynamics, NSE’s shares are slated to be listed on the BSE, mirroring the existing arrangement where BSE is listed on the NSE. This move highlights the interconnectedness of the two giants and the maturing nature of the Indian financial markets.

Public Sector Entities to Monetise Holdings

The IPO will see significant participation from major public sector undertakings (PSUs) looking to partially monetise their stakes. Five government-owned entities are set to sell a combined total of approximately 2.37 crore shares.

The breakdown of the participating PSU shareholders is as follows:

Özellikle, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Premji Invest (%2,35 pay) ve yatırımcı Radhakishan Damani (%1,58 pay) gibi diğer önemli paydaşlar satışa katılmayacak ve mevcut paylarını koruyacaklar.

NSE'nin Küresel Türev Piyasasındaki Hakimiyeti

Halka arz, NSE'nin piyasa hakimiyetinin tüm zamanların en yüksek seviyesinde olduğu bir dönemde gerçekleşiyor. Dünya Borsalar Federasyonu'na göre NSE, 2026 Mali Yılı boyunca 36,99 milyardan fazla işlem gören sözleşme kaydederek dünyanın en büyük hisse senedi türev borsası olma özelliğini sürdürüyor.

Borsa aynı zamanda güçlü bir nakit kaynağı olduğunu da kanıtladı. FY25 ve FY26 yıllarının her ikisinde de hisse başına 35 Rs temettü ödedi; bu, FY24'te ödenen hisse başına 18 Rs'den (bedelsiz pay ayarlamalı bazda) önemli bir artış anlamına geliyor. 31 Mart 2026 itibarıyla NSE, nakit piyasası hacminde Hindistan'ın lideri konumunu korudu.

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