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Retail investors on NSE up twofold in January-March quarter

1 May 2025

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NSE’s bonus issue and IPO progress drove retail surge and valuation spike, boosting investor confidence in unlisted shares.

NSE’s bonus issue and IPO progress drove retail surge and valuation spike, boosting investor confidence in unlisted shares.

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Expert Analysis

Retail Investors on NSE Jump 115% in Jan-March Amid IPO Hopes.

Expert Analysis :

  • Retail Shareholding Surge: Retail shareholders on NSE rose 115% in Q4 FY2025, from 15,771 to 33,896.

  • Increase in Retail Shareholding Percentage: Retail shareholding increased from 8.03% to 9.89% due to a bonus issue (4:1) and a lower entry price of ₹1,200.

  • Ownership Shift Among Investor Classes: HNI stake in NSE rose from 7.6% to 9.64%, domestic institutional holdings fell from 11.25% to 5.44%, while foreign investor holdings increased from 22.48% to 28% quarter-on-quarter.

  • Valuation and Trading Surge: NSE’s unlisted shares are valued at ₹3.32 lakh crore (based on ₹1,342 average price in March), with trading value rising 67% to ₹5,846.65 crore in Q4 FY2025 from ₹3,498.43 crore; BSE's market valuation stands at ₹85,822 crore.

  • NSE’s e-Settlement of Unlisted Shares: NSE has applied for an NOC; e-settlement of unlisted shares began March 24 to boost investor confidence.

  • SEBI Clearance Boosts IPO Plans: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently cleared the exchange of any wrongdoing in a long-standing case related to unfair market access, removing a major obstacle to its public debut.

Publisher:Financial Express