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SEBI’s NOC Paves the Way for NSE IPO After Nearly a Decade of Regulatory Overhang

12 Jan 2026

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Key Takeaways

  • SEBI’s imminent NOC revives one of India’s most awaited IPOs after nearly nine years of regulatory hurdles.

  • Settlement of past violations has been central to restoring regulatory confidence and enabling NSE’s path to listing.

  • SEBI’s imminent NOC revives one of India’s most awaited IPOs after nearly nine years of regulatory hurdles.

  • Settlement of past violations has been central to restoring regulatory confidence and enabling NSE’s path to listing.

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  • Regulatory Clearance After Years of Delay

    1. SEBI’s plan to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) marks a turning point for the NSE IPO, which has been delayed since the draft red herring prospectus was first filed in December 2016. 

    2. The expected approval in January 2026 indicates that SEBI is satisfied that key regulatory and legal concerns have been largely addressed, allowing the IPO process to move forward.

  • Closure of Major Enforcement Actions

    1. Progress toward listing has been enabled by NSE settling long-standing cases with SEBI. 

    2. These include the ₹1,100 crore penalty imposed in 2019 for unequal access to trading members and the Trading Access Point (TAP) Architecture and Network Connectivity case, settled in October 2024 with a ₹643 crore penalty. 

    3. These resolutions significantly reduce regulatory risk around the IPO.

  • Positive Signal for Market Confidence

    1. Public confirmation by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey that the NOC will be issued this month sends a strong signal of regulatory confidence.

    2. As India’s largest stock exchange and the world’s most active derivatives exchange, NSE’s listing is expected to attract strong investor interest and enhance transparency and governance through public-market scrutiny.

Publisher:Hindustan Times