NSE Becomes India's Largest Unlisted Firm with Over 1 Lakh Shareholders
- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has become the largest unlisted company in India with over 1 lakh shareholders, according to recent industry data.
- The growth reflects strong investor confidence in the exchange and its crucial role in India's financial ecosystem.
- NSE remains a central platform for trading in equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments.
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has hit a significant milestone as it is now India's largest unlisted company with over one lakh shareholders, latest industry statistics have indicated. NSE is among a few entities, listed or unlisted, in India that possess such a huge investor base, demonstrating strong faith among stakeholders.
The rising shareholder base reflects strong investor appetite for the NSE, which is a key player in India's financial landscape. As a leading equity, derivatives, and financial product trading platform, the exchange has traditionally been the hub of India's capital markets infrastructure.
For the year ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), NSE reported 17% year-over-year growth in consolidated total income to Rs 19,177 crore. The exchange also reported a staggering 47% increase in net profit to Rs12,188 crore in its regulatory filing. Earnings per share rose from Rs 33.56 to Rs 49.24, adjusting for a 4:1 issue of bonus equity share.
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Board of Directors has recommended a last dividend of Rs 35 per equity share with a one-time special one-time dividend of Rs 11.46, demonstrating again the healthy financials of the exchange.
During FY25, NSE yielded Rs 59,798 crore to the Indian exchequer by charging various levies including Securities Transaction Tax (STT), stamp duty, fees paid to SEBI, income tax, and GST vindicating the economic role.
In the meantime, NSE disabused the public of recent media rumors that it had spoken to the government about its long-awaited IPO in the last 30 months, instead highlighting its ongoing mission of regulatory compliance, as well as maintaining high corporate governance standards. The NSE insisted there has been no communication with the authorities on the IPO during the last 30 months.
