In an interview with NDTV Profit, NSE MD & CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan outlines the NSE IPO timeline, explains the reduced valuation to benefit retail investors, and addresses concerns about the exchange's reliance on derivatives trading. He highlights NSE's diversified revenue streams and notes that regulatory issues around weekly options are largely resolved.
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The initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India.
Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange.
The exchange's dependence on futures and options trading for revenue.
Short-term options contracts that expire weekly, a major revenue source for NSE.
Rules imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, affecting derivative products.
The pricing of shares in an initial public offering, here reduced to attract retail investors.
NSE's strategy to generate income from multiple sources beyond derivatives.
When is the NSE IPO opening and closing?
The NSE IPO opens on September 17 and closes on September 21, with listing expected the following Thursday.
What is the price band for the NSE IPO?
The price band is set at ₹1,700 to ₹1,785 per share.
Why was the NSE IPO valuation reduced?
The valuation was cut to leave money on the table for retail investors, based on feedback from merchant bankers.
What percentage of NSE's revenue comes from derivatives?
Around 70% of NSE's revenue comes from derivatives, not 80% as commonly perceived.
How much of NSE's revenue is from weekly options?
Weekly options account for approximately 41–42% of NSE's revenue.
What are NSE's other revenue sources?
Other sources include equity trading, monthly options, index-related activities, data services, and clearing operations.
What did SEBI do about weekly options?
SEBI introduced tough regulations over the last two years due to concerns about weekly options.
Are the regulatory issues around weekly options resolved?
NSE management believes the issues are broadly over now.
How many merchant bankers were appointed for the NSE IPO?
20 merchant bankers were appointed to market the IPO globally and in India.
Who did NSE meet during IPO roadshows?
They met mutual funds, pension funds, private investors, HNIs, and small investors in India and abroad.