Archive · 26 Sep 2025
NCDEX Secures Funding for Equity Market Entry
Imagine a company called NCDEX that helps people buy and sell things like food and crops.
They're getting ready to let people buy and sell stocks, which are like tiny pieces of other companies.
To do this, they asked their shareholders, who are like the company's owners, for permission to raise a lot of money.
They got approval to get over ₹770 crore from various investors.
This money will help them build better technology, make sure they follow all the rules, and create a smooth platform for trading stocks.
The goal is to help people in both cities and rural areas invest in the stock market.
NCDEX secured shareholder approval to raise over ₹770 crore.
The funds will support NCDEX's launch into the equity and equity derivatives segment.
Over 60 investors, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, are participating.
SEBI granted in-principle approval for NCDEX to enter equities.
NCDEX plans to launch its equity cash market segment, followed by equity derivatives.
- Who
- National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and investors
- What
- Secured shareholder approval to raise funds for entering equity markets.
- When
- Approved at the 22nd annual general meeting, published on September 26, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen technology, ensure compliance, and support market development.
- Funding Amount
- Over ₹770 crore
- Shareholders' Approval
- Granted at the 22nd AGM
- Equity Shares Issued
- 3.90 crore
- Share Face Value
- ₹10 each
- Premium per Share
- ₹187.34
- Investors Involved
- Over 60, including institutional, private equity, and individuals
- SEBI Approval
- In-principle approval received in July
- Planned Launch
- Equity cash market segment next year, then derivatives