The much-awaited IPO for NSE has been cleared by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the market has opened for subscription in mid-September. The IPO could get listed later in that month as a result of the regulatory approval.
Will NSE IPO open?
The key question for investors is when the NSE IPO will open and who will open the IPO. No final date is known. But based on market sources, the IPO may open around September 15, and subscription could open on September 18, according to some reports of the company. The price band for the IPO is expected to be announced around September 15, so investors might have access to the structure of the IPO closer to the time when the subscription window opens.
NSE is targeting listing from the week of September 21 onwards, and the price band will be determined by September 15. This means that the subscription date could be in sight very soon. Investors should note that these dates are based on reports and sources and will not be confirmed until NSE makes an official announcement.
The NSE IPO is expected to fetch around ₹30,000 crore
NSE IPO is projected to be one of India's biggest public issues. The proposed issue is estimated at around ₹30,000 crore and will likely outshine Hyundai Motor India’s IPO of 2024 that was over ₹27,870 crore and is the biggest IPO in India. It is an Offer for Sale (OFS) offering of shares to existing shareholders and not a large number of fresh shares to raise money.
The offer is expected to include up to about 14.89 crore equity shares, amounting to almost 6 per cent of NSE's paid-up equity capital. Some major shareholders, including State Bank of India and MS Strategic (Mauritius), are expected to participate.
NSE IPO GMP Surges After SEBI Approval
The grey market has reacted strongly to the SEBI clearance. The NSE IPO GMP climbed to some point in the range of around ₹285 per share, and the recent grey-market range was between ₹275 and ₹300. In the previous months, the GMP was reported to be around ₹150-180 before the regulatory approval, so market sentiment got really high after the SEBI approval.
If the expected issue price eventually arrives at ₹1,800 per share, a GMP of ₹285 would represent a nearly 16% premium over the expected issue price. Investors should keep in mind that GMP is, in fact, an unofficial market indicator and does not guarantee the actual listing price or returns.
Grey market premiums can change rapidly depending on market sentiment, demand, institutional participation, and broader equity-market conditions. Hence, investors should not make an investment decision solely on the basis of GMP.
What could be the NSE IPO price?
The market expects NSE's IPO to be priced around ₹1,800 per share or slightly higher, but we have not yet seen the price band. At such a price, the exchange could command over ₹5 lakh crore in market capitalisation and hence become one of the largest listed companies in India.
Once NSE is ready to submit its latest offer document and announce the price band, the final valuation will be clearer. Investors will then be able to see the firm's financial performance, valuation metrics, shareholders' selling details, and other key factors before they subscribe.
Why the NSE IPO has taken so long?
NSE's public listing journey has been a long one. The IPO plans for the exchange had been delayed for years due to regulatory investigations and legal matters, especially when it came to issues around co-location and dark-fibre. All those issues added to the uncertainty that the exchange needed to list.
One breakthrough followed after NSE reached settlements related to regulatory proceedings. The Supreme Court has also dismissed SEBI's appeals related to the co-location and dark-fibre issues, and not only removed another hurdle for the IPO. NSE has also disclosed regulatory settlements and payments as part of its preparations for its public-market debut.
So the approval from SEBI is a significant milestone in that journey that started almost a decade ago. The IPO is now much closer to becoming a reality.
NSE IPO Listing Date: What Investors Can Expect
If the reported timeline is maintained, NSE could be listed on September 25, 2026, although the exact date will depend on the final subscription schedule, the allotment process, and regulatory filings. Business Standard reported that the IPO could open around September 15 and that NSE was targeting a listing around September 25.
Given the fact that the IPO is expected to attract significant interest from retail investors, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, the subscription figures could become one of the key indicators of market sentiment towards NSE's valuation.
What Investors Should Watch Before Applying
Investors should wait for the official Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), price band, and subscription dates before making a decision. NSE will update IPO documents after SEBI approval. The final documents will be of great interest for the company’s financials, risks, shareholding structure, business operations, and terms of the offer for the company.
The strong GMP has certainly created excitement, but unofficial grey-market prices shouldn’t be confused with guaranteed returns. Investors should be able to compare the valuation of NSE with its earnings, market position, regulatory environment, and long-term growth prospects.
For now, the NSE IPO is back in the spotlight. With SEBI approval, a potential ₹30,000-crore IPO, a price of ₹1,800, and GMP at least in the range of ₹300, investors are waiting for one final piece of information—the official IPO opening date. If the current timeline holds, September could see NSE embarking on its long-overdue journey as a publicly listed company.
Note: IPO dates, price bands, and GMP figures mentioned above are based on current reports and market sources as of September 7, 2026. GMP is unofficial and can change before listing.
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