Archive · 10 Sep 2026
NSE freezes shares ahead of proposed IPO listing
The National Stock Exchange of India is preparing to sell shares to the public through an IPO.
Before that happens, the exchange will temporarily freeze its share identification number from September 11, 2026.
During this period, shareholders generally cannot transfer or pledge their NSE shares.
The freeze will continue until NSE shares are listed and trading starts.
Some existing shareholders plan to sell part of their holdings in the IPO.
Indian Bank plans to sell up to 15 lakh shares.
New India Assurance plans to sell 1.05 crore shares, while Bank of Baroda plans to sell up to 76.90 lakh shares.
Some earlier shareholders will also have to keep their remaining shares locked for a legally prescribed period after the IPO allotment.
The National Stock Exchange of India will begin freezing its ISIN on September 11, 2026, ahead of its proposed IPO.
ISIN INE721I01024 will remain frozen until NSE shares are listed and trading begins.
Shareholders will not be able to transfer shares, including through off-market transactions, without required corporate action and documentation.
NSE has asked shareholders not to create pledges over its shares during the freeze period.
Indian Bank, New India Assurance, and Bank of Baroda plan to sell NSE shares through the IPO’s Offer for Sale, subject to approvals.
- Who
- The National Stock Exchange of India and its shareholders, including Indian Bank, New India Assurance, and Bank of Baroda.
- What
- NSE will freeze its ISIN and restrict share transfers ahead of its proposed IPO, while several shareholders plan stake sales through an Offer for Sale.
- When
- The ISIN freeze will begin Friday, September 11, 2026; planned stake sales are expected by the end of September, subject to approvals.
- Where
- In the depository system for NSE equity shares.
- Why
- The freeze is a procedural requirement for the proposed IPO, requiring shares to be unencumbered and free from pledges.
- ISIN
- INE721I01024
- Freeze begins
- September 11, 2026
- Freeze ends
- The listing and commencement of trading of NSE equity shares
- Indian Bank proposed sale
- Up to 15 lakh NSE shares, representing 17.91% of its NSE holding
- New India Assurance proposed sale
- 1.05 crore NSE shares, representing 29.83% of its holding
- Bank of Baroda proposed sale
- Up to 76.90 lakh NSE shares, representing 35% of its NSE stake
- Pre-IPO lock-in
- Applicable pre-IPO shares will be locked in from IPO allotment for the period prescribed by law