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NSE to pay $160 million to settle with regulator to move for IPO: report

by June 25, 2025
by June 25, 2025

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the nation’s largest exchange and the world’s most active derivatives exchange, has offered a monumental sum of Rs 13.88 billion (approximately $160 million) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to resolve a long-standing legal dispute, reported Reuters.

This proposed settlement, if accepted, is poised to be the largest ever made with India’s markets regulator, paving the way for the NSE’s much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that has been delayed for years.

A protracted legal battle

The entanglement between the NSE and SEBI dates back to 2019, stemming from a significant fine levied against the exchange.

SEBI had imposed an Rs 11 billion penalty on the NSE for its failure to ensure equitable access for all its trading members, a critical regulatory mandate designed to foster fair market practices.

The NSE subsequently challenged this penalty in court, which led to a partial setting aside of SEBI’s original order. The regulator appealed this decision at India’s top court, prolonging the legal procedures.

Now, after years of litigation, both parties appear to be inching towards an out-of-court resolution.

Sources indicated that discussions for a settlement are actively underway.

This move signals a potential end to a chapter of regulatory scrutiny that has shadowed the exchange’s public listing plans.

The resolution of this dispute is crucial not only for the NSE’s market standing but also for reinforcing regulatory oversight in India’s dynamic financial landscape.

Path to IPO and investor exits

The successful negotiation of this settlement carries immense implications for the NSE’s long-delayed IPO.

Having attempted to list since as early as 2016, the Mumbai-headquartered, cash-rich exchange has been repeatedly blocked by SEBI’s investigations and the subsequent imposition of the fine.

For its prominent investors, including the Life Insurance Corporation of India (holding a 10.72% stake), State Bank of India (7.76%), Morgan Stanley (1.58%), and the Canada Pension Investment Plan Board (1.60%), a listing provides a crucial exit route.

The report said that if the settlement is finalized, SEBI is likely to issue a “no-objection certificate” (NOC) for the IPO within approximately three months.

This pivotal document is a regulatory green light, indicating that the exchange has satisfied all necessary compliance requirements.

If these timelines hold true, the NSE’s IPO could potentially hit the markets before May of next year, marking a significant milestone for the exchange.

However, the path is not entirely clear.

Before issuing the NOC, SEBI is reportedly conducting a thorough inspection of the exchange’s systems and processes.

In February, the regulator had already flagged concerns regarding the NSE’s internal workings, including critical areas such as management appointments and remuneration, the failure to appoint a chairperson, and existing technology shortfalls.

Furthermore, even if SEBI accepts the settlement, it will require final approval from India’s Supreme Court, adding another layer of judicial oversight to this complex resolution.

The outcome of these final steps will determine if the NSE can finally join its main domestic rival, BSE Ltd, which successfully listed in 2017.

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