Archive · 30 Sep 2025
India's Unlisted Shares Market Sees Surge in Retail Investor Interest
Imagine buying shares of a company before it's available on the stock market.
That's what's happening in India with unlisted shares.
Traditionally, only wealthy investors bought these, but now regular people are joining in!
The unlisted market is growing alongside India's booming IPO market, giving investors a chance to make money as the company's value grows.
Key factors driving this are access to new investment platforms, the potential for early gains, and more awareness among everyday investors.
Several investors highlight the importance of thorough research, informed decisions, and potentially, a regulated platform to encourage participation.
Investing in unlisted companies in India is gaining traction.
NCDEX's unlisted shares surged 150% in a year.
Retail investor interest has increased dramatically.
Domestic and foreign institutional players are also showing interest.
Access to platforms drives retail investor's interest in unlisted investments.
- Who
- Retail and institutional investors
- What
- Surge in demand for unlisted shares
- When
- Ongoing, with increasing interest in recent months.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by potential for valuation gains, IPO listing premiums, and access to platforms.
- Unlisted Share Surge
- NCDEX shares up 150% in a year
- NSE Shareholder Growth
- Quadrupled in one quarter of FY26
- FY25 Revenue (NCDEX)
- Rs 46 crore
- FY25 Net Profit (NCDEX)
- Rs 3.32 crore
- Retail Investors in NSDL
- Jumped to an estimated 9,000-10,000
- Q1 IPOs in India
- Raised $2.8 billion
- FY25 IPOs
- ₹4.3 trillion raised
- Expected IPOs
- ₹1.4 trillion expected soon