Archive · 29 Jun 2025
PSUs Hold Large Stakes as NSE Prepares for IPO
Some government-owned companies like LIC and SBI own a big part of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
These shares are worth a lot of money.
The NSE is getting ready to sell shares to the public in an IPO, and they are working with the government to finalize the details, including paying a settlement fee.
Three PSUs hold a 23% stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE), valued over ₹1.3 lakh crore.
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is the largest PSU shareholder in NSE with shares worth ₹61,525 crore.
State Bank of India (SBI) holds NSE shares worth ₹43,470 crore.
NSE's total market capitalization is ₹5.75 lakh crore, with 2,735 companies listed as of May 2025.
The NSE IPO is on track; the exchange is expected to pay a settlement fee to SEBI.
- Who
- Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), State Bank of India (SBI), and other PSUs.
- What
- Three PSUs' stake in NSE is valued at over ₹1.3 lakh crore, and the NSE IPO is underway.
- When
- As of May 2025.
- Where
- National Stock Exchange.
- Why
- To proceed with the NSE's IPO.
Benefits of IPO
Potential Drawbacks
Impact on Market
Benefits of IPO
Increased market capitalization.
Potential Drawbacks
Potential challenges during IPO process.
- PSU Stake Value in NSE
- ₹1.3 lakh crore+
- LIC Stake Value
- ₹61,525 crore
- SBI Stake Value
- ₹43,470 crore
- NSE Market Capitalization
- ₹5.75 lakh crore
- Companies Listed (May 2025)
- 2,735
Sources
Public sector companies to reap rich harvest as NSE IPO plans gain momentum
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Finance Ministry Asks Public Sector Banks To Scale Up And List Subsidiaries To Unlock Value Through IPOs
FM Sitharaman asks public sector banks to monetise investments in subsidiaries via listing on bourses
Govt asks PSBs to monetise subsidiaries, push for IPOs of insurance, AMC, payments arms
