Sebi Grants Extension To NSDL To Launch IPO Till July 31

New Delhi: Capital markets regulator Sebi has granted an extension for the listing of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) shares until July 31, 2025, the depository announced. This extension comes after the depository sought an extension from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

According to NSDL’s statement, “Sebi, vide its letter dated March 28, 2025, has granted an extension for the listing of shares of NSDL on a recognised stock exchange until July 31, 2025, subject to the conditions.” Market experts suggest that this extension will give NSDL ample time to ready itself for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and to launch it when market conditions are more favourable.

Sebi granted its go-ahead to NSDL in September 2024 to float its IPO. The depository had filed its draft papers in July 2023. The proposed IPO will be a complete Offer For Sale (OFS) of over 5.72 crore equity shares by existing shareholders, including the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), State Bank of India (SBI), and HDFC Bank. Since the public issue is entirely an OFS, NSDL will not receive any proceeds from the IPO. NSDL, a Sebi-registered market infrastructure institution, has been a pioneer in India’s securities market, offering a wide range of products and services.