IPO Bound NSE Secures ₹6,746.18 Crore in Anchor Investment; LIC, Fidelity, ADIA Lead Participation

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) successfully raised ₹6,746.18 crore through an anchor book investment, securing backing from prominent investors such as LIC, Fidelity, and ADIA. The IPO opens for public subscription from September 17 to September 21, 2026. 

Major Investors in NSE IPO's Anchor Book 

On September 16, 2026, NSE raised ₹6,746.18 crore from several high-profile domestic and global investors.  

LIC emerged as the largest player, taking shares worth ₹465.3 crore.  

Other notable investors include Government Pension Fund Global, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Fidelity, and ADIA.  

Additionally, HDFC Life and Nippon Life were among the investors. 

The IPO is open from September 17 to September 21, 2026, comprising entirely an offer-for-sale of 12.64 crore equity shares by existing shareholders, with a price band of ₹1,700 to ₹1,785 per share. 

Anchor Investors Allocation Details in NSE IPO 

As per the data available on the Issue Information on NSE website, the company finalised the allocation of 3,77,93,739 equity shares to various anchor investors. The total financial commitment accumulated from all participating anchor applications reached a precise final valuation of ₹6,746.18 crore. 

The individual shares were allocated at a fixed price of ₹1,785 per equity share. This established pricing model includes an explicit incorporated share premium value of ₹1,784 per equity share. 

Institutional Distribution in NSE IPO 

Regulatory compliance rules required that at least 40% of the absolute anchor investor portion be securely reserved. Domestic mutual funds received 33.33%, while life insurance and pension funds received 6.67%. 

The primary allocation featured diverse global institutional entities. Prominent major long-term participants included Life Insurance Corporation of India, Government Pension Fund Global, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. 

Mutual Fund Allocation in NSE IPO 

A dedicated portion of 1,39,77,524 equity shares was successfully distributed among domestic mutual funds. This chunk represents exactly 36.98% of the overall institutional anchor investor allocation spread across 98 distinct investment schemes. 

The total cumulative capital generated from these mutual fund scheme applications amounted to ₹2,494.99 crore. Major asset management participants included ICICI Prudential, HDFC Mutual Fund, and SBI Banking. 

Insurance and Pension Allotment in NSE IPO 

A total of 60,60,744 equity shares were allocated to life insurance companies and pension funds. This distribution accounts for 16.04% of the overall anchor block across 27 different legal entities. 

The total final capital assigned to this insurance and pension investor category is ₹1,081.84 crore. This group was led by Life Insurance Corporation of India and multiple NPS trust fund schemes. 

Details of the NSE IPO Offering 

This IPO, valued at ₹22,561.57 crore, involves an offer-for-sale by existing shareholders. Key selling shareholders include SBI, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and General Insurance Corporation of India.  

NSE is targeting a valuation of ₹4.42 lakh crore, eyeing entry among the top 15 companies by market capitalisation. A total of 3.77 crore equity shares were allocated to 189 anchor investors. 

Read More: Much-Awaited NSE IPO Opens Today, September 17, 2026: Price Band, Subscription Details, and Key Dates! 

Domestic Mutual Funds and Employee Allocation in NSE IPO 

NSE allocated 1.39 crore equity shares to 29 domestic mutual funds, including SBI MF and HDFC AMC. NSE also reserved shares worth ₹70 crore for employees, offered at a ₹170 discount per share. 

Recognised for dominance in the Indian financial market, NSE's market shares include 93.05% in cash, 99.72% in equity futures, and full stakes in exchange-traded currency futures and options. 

Conclusion 

NSE raised ₹6,746.18 crore from anchor investors as it prepares to open its ₹22,561.57 crore IPO. LIC was the largest investor, contributing ₹465.3 crore, while the offering included allocations to domestic and global investors. The IPO runs from September 17 to September 21, 2026. 

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