NSE's $2.3 billion IPO fully subscribed, spotlight shifts to Sept. 24 debut
The National Stock Exchange of India’s $2.3 billion IPO was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, putting the spotlight on its September 24 debut as investors weigh the potential for quick listing gains amid limited share supply. The listing will mark the culmination of a decade-long effort by India’s biggest stock exchange operator to enter public markets, after regulatory scrutiny and…
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) witnessed a fully subscribed $2.3 billion IPO during its second day of bidding, prompting attention to the upcoming September 24 listing. This marks a decade-long effort for the exchange operator to go public, after facing regulatory hurdles and legal disputes. The IPO, valued at $2.3 billion, received bids for approximately 90 million shares, while 88.6 million shares were available for subscription.
Experts predict potential profit-taking on the listing day as investors seek to capitalize on gains acquired at lower prices. Retail investors subscribed to 0.68 times their allocated shares, while non-institutional investors sought 1.44 times their allocation, and qualified institutional buyers subscribed 1.32 times. The shares reserved for qualified institutional buyers were subscribed 1.32 times.
On September 24, NSE shares will commence trading following the IPO being an offer for sale by existing shareholders, leaving the exchange with no proceeds. About 5.48% of NSE's pre-offer capital will be freely sellable at listing, potentially limiting selling pressure. Analysts anticipate support for the share price from a relatively limited float and the possibility of early FTSE index inclusion.
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