NSE IPO Launch: Wait Is Finally Over! National Stock Exchange IPO Timeline Revealed By CEO Ashish Chauhan

NSE IPO Alert: As the primary market segment is buzzing with the release of high-profile initial public offering (IPOs) of companies like NSDL, HDB Financial Securities, Ather Energy, etc, investors are keenly waiting for the National Stock Exchange IPO.

NSE IPO launch is expected in the coming eight to nine months, Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of NSE told Bloomberg in an interview, according to an ET Now report. GoodReturns couldn't independently verify the news.

NSE IPO launch is pending for years and is likely to proceed once it gets the final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). After the IPO launch, NSE shares will be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

When Is NSE IPO Coming?

The NSE IPO launch is likely to receive a no-objection certificate from the Securities and Exchange Board of India post the approval of their settlement applications. SEBI, in its next meeting scheduled to take place in September, will take decision on approving the settlement applications of NSE, reported NDTV Profit earlier.

NSE is likely to get SEBI's approval for IPO in September. The Indian bourse will bring its IPO in April or May in 2026, reported ET Now citing Ashish Chauhan's Bloomberg interaction.

NSE Q1 Result

The Indian stock market exchange reported a 14% increase in its consolidated net profit after tax of Rs 2,924 crore and mark a 14% increase compared to Rs Rs 2,567 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year. However, total income saw a decline of 3%, amounting to Rs 4,798 crore.

During Q1 FY2026, NSE's total expenditure decreased significantly by 31% year-on-year to Rs 1,053 crore. On a standalone basis, NSE recorded a net profit of Rs 2,409 crore and total income of Rs 4,243 crore for this quarter. These figures highlight the company's financial stability despite delays in its IPO process.

The IPO has been in limbo for over eight years. The NSE has restarted its listing process by applying for SEBI's no-objection certificate. This document is essential for companies aiming to go public as it allows them to file their Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for the IPO.

India's IPO market regained momentum after starting the year 2025 on a dull note. Recently, multiple IPO market has been revived with the launch of IPOs of companies like NSDL, Ather Energy, Aditya Infotech, etc.

Due to the stock market volatility and correction in the first five months of the year, there was a significant decline in IPO launches and listing initially. However, India's IPO market revived since March as multiple IPOs launched into the Indian stock market and witnessed a strong response from investors.

As of now, only 79 IPO listings have been made in 2025; however, the IPO launches this year are way less than last year's tally of 131. The resurgence of the IPO market in 2025 is mainly driven by the SME and MSME sector IPOs.