NSE's big achievement! Ahead of IPO, stock exchange becomes largest unlisted company to have THIS

NSE Becomes India’s Largest Unlisted Company with Over 1 Lakh Shareholders Ahead of IPO.

Expert Analysis :

• Shareholder Milestone: NSE has become India’s largest unlisted company with over 1 lakh shareholders, reflecting broad investor interest.

• IPO Status: The IPO has been delayed since 2016 due to pending legal cases and governance shortfalls.

• Major Investors: Key shareholders include LIC, GIC, SBI (holding 3.23%), and foreign investors like Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Aranda Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd.

• Profit Growth: In January–March 2025 (Q4), NSE reported a 7% rise in net profit to Rs 2,487 crore compared to last year.

• Revenue Decline: Revenue from operations dropped 18% to Rs 3,771 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 4,625 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

• Dividend Announcement: On May 6, 2025, NSE’s board recommended a final dividend of Rs 35 per equity share for FY2025, including a special one-time dividend of Rs 11.46.