NSE IPO to be Pure Offer for Sale with Listing Expected in 7 to 8 Months

The National Stock Exchange announced that its initial public offering will be a pure offer for sale, with existing shareholders disposing of shares and no fresh equity issued. The process is slated to take between 7 and 8 months. 

NSE IPO Structure and Offer Details 

Chief Executive Officer Ashish Kumar Chauhan confirmed to NDTV Profit, that the IPO will involve an offer for sale only. Approximately 4% or more of the exchange’s equity will be sold by current shareholders.  

NSE has around 1,91,000 shareholders, and a portion of them are expected to participate. No new shares will be created as part of the listing. 

Timeline for Offer Process and Prospectus 

The offer‑for‑sale phase and preparation of the draft red herring prospectus are projected to require 3 to 4 months. After the draft is filed with the regulator, the remaining steps will lead to a total timeline of 7 to 8 months before the shares are listed on the market. 

Read More: SEBI Clears Final Hurdle: NSE IPO Gets No-Objection Certificate, Paving Way for Historic Listing! 

Shareholder Participation and Regulatory Steps 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a no‑objection certificate on Jan 30, 2026, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. The pending case will be presented to the board’s advisory panel, followed by approval from two full‑time members. Once those approvals are secured, the regulator will seek withdrawal of the case from the Supreme Court, completing the closure of the matter. 

Conclusion 

The NSE IPO will be a pure offer for sale with an expected listing window of 7 to 8 months. Existing shareholders will sell roughly 4% of equity, and the process will move forward after regulatory clearances are obtained. 

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