With reference to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO, consider the following statements: 1. Bank of Baroda is expected to divest 50% of its holding through the offering. 2. The NSE IPO is expected to be nearly Rs 30,000-crore in size. 3. The IPO received regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

National Stock Exchange’s Rs 30,000-crore IPO set to open, may top Hyundai’s record

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Capital markets & SEBI· Prelims· 8 September 2026

Capital markets and divestment: a GS3 case study on market liquidity and regulatory oversight.

Why in news

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is launching a nearly Rs 30,000-crore IPO, potentially becoming India's largest offering to date.

Background

The NSE IPO includes an offer for sale of up to 148.9 million shares. Bank of Baroda is expected to divest 35% of its holding through this offering. The IPO received regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in early September 2026.

Facts for Prelims

FactNSE IPO size: nearly Rs 30,000-crore
FactNSE IPO offer for sale: up to 148.9 million shares
FactBank of Baroda's divestment: 35% of its holding
BodySEBI: Regulatory body that provided clearance for the NSE IPO
FactHyundai Motor India IPO size: Rs 27,870-crore (2024)

Prelims practice question

With reference to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO, consider the following statements:

Bank of Baroda is expected to divest 50% of its holding through the offering.
The NSE IPO is expected to be nearly Rs 30,000-crore in size.
The IPO received regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Bank of Baroda is expected to divest 35% of its holding.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of large-scale Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in deepening India's capital markets and the role of SEBI in ensuring investor protection.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Market liquidity: Large-scale IPOs enhancing retail and institutional participation in equity markets
Regulatory oversight: Balancing ease of listing with stringent disclosure norms to prevent market manipulation
Institutional ownership: Impact of public-sector bank divestment on corporate governance and market dynamics

Keywords: Capital Markets · Initial Public Offering · Divestment · Market Liquidity · Regulatory Compliance

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