India’s NSE enters global top 10 exchanges ranking for the first time

India’s NSE enters global top 10 exchanges ranking for the first time

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has entered the global top 10 list of exchanges for the first time, securing the ninth spot in Brand Finance’s latest “Exchanges 10 2025” report. The UK-based consultancy firm attributed the ranking to the exchange’s robust performance in IPO fundraising, index-related business, and derivative markets. In 2025, NSE’s … Read more

BSE SME exchange crosses 600 listings milestone, cos raise Rs 10,652 crore

BSE SME exchange crosses 600 listings milestone, cos raise Rs 10,652 crore

The BSE SME platform has crossed the milestone of 600 listed companies, marking a steady expansion in India’s small and medium enterprise segment. Since its launch, the platform has helped companies raise Rs 10,652 crore, with their combined market capitalisation touching Rs 1,84,574 crore. Over the years, the platform has demonstrated consistent growth — not … Read more

IPO scorecard in H1FY24: Only 1 loser, average listing gains at 29%

IPO scorecard in H1FY24: Only 1 loser, average listing gains at 29%

India’s IPO fundraising has dropped 26% in the first half of the current fiscal year, compared with the same period a year ago. About 31 companies raised Rs 26,300 in the primary market as against Rs 35,456 crore in the previous-year period, according to data from primedatabase.com. The shortfall was mainly on account of the … Read more

IPO activity to pick up pace in 2nd half of 2023: Report

IPO activity to pick up pace in 2nd half of 2023: Report

The IPO market in India remained stable during the first quarter of 2023 and the primary fundraising activity is expected to further gain momentum in the second half of the year. There have been a total of four IPOs in Q1 2023, one higher than the same period of last year. Divgi TorqTransfer Systems was … Read more

India’s IPO fundraising halves in FY23; two debutants deliver multibagger returns

India’s IPO fundraising halves in FY23; two debutants deliver multibagger returns

Reflecting the muted performance of equity markets in fiscal 2023, the funds raised through initial share-sales in FY23 more than halved, compared with previous financial year. A total of 37 companies hit the primary markets in FY23 raising just over Rs 51,000 crore as against 53 IPOs garnering over 1.11 lakh crore in FY22, according … Read more