NSE Appoints Bankers and Law Firms for Its Long-Awaited IPO

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has taken a major step toward its IPO by appointing investment bankers and law firms, signaling that India's largest stock exchange could finally go public in 2026.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $30 |
| Stage | IPO |
| Valuation | $30 |
| Sector | Stock Exchange |
| Coverage | Startup News |
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has appointed investment bankers and law firms to manage its long-awaited initial public offering, marking a significant milestone for what could be one of India's largest-ever IPOs.
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A successful NSE IPO would further validate India's capital markets infrastructure and could create a more robust public market environment for startup IPOs, potentially encouraging more unicorns to pursue domestic listings.
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