NSDL's Landmark IPO: A Game Changer in the Financial Market

On Tuesday, the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) secured over Rs 1,201 crore from institutional investors, with its IPO set to open on July 30. Domestic and international investors, including major funds like Life Insurance Corporation of India and Fidelity Funds, participated heavily in this pre-sale round.

The IPO, exclusively an offer-for-sale of 5.01 crore shares, involves major stakeholders such as the National Stock Exchange and State Bank of India selling portions of their holdings. With a price band set at Rs 760 to Rs 800 per share, the offering is expected to raise Rs 4,011 crore, valuing NSDL at approximately Rs 16,000 crore.

NSDL's upcoming public listing, which follows the pioneering dematerialization of securities in India, is essential for compliance with SEBI's ownership regulations. The depository, becoming India's second publicly traded after Central Depository Services, has a net profit surge of 24.57% in 2024-25, underscoring its financial health and market potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)