NSE IPO Rumors Spark Buying Interest Unconfirmed reports suggest the National Stock Exchange (NSE) may launch a new IPO this month. Investors saw this as a positive signal for companies that hold a stake in the NSE, leading to a surge in their share prices.
Stock Performance Highlights IFCI, a public sector non‑banking financial company, holds a 52% stake in Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL), which owns a 4.4% stake in the NSE. IFCI shares jumped to Rs 101.66 per share, up 3.4%, before a profit‑booking pullback sent the stock to the red.
New India Assurance Company (NIACL) owns a 1.42% stake in the NSE. NIACL shares rose to an intraday high of Rs 203.82, up 2.3%, but later stabilized as investors took profits at higher levels. The rally underscores how perceived NSE exposure can drive market sentiment for stakeholder companies.

