NSDL IPO subscribed 1.78 times on Day 1, GMP rises to 17%. Check reviews, other details

Economic Times

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National Securities Depository Limited's IPO was fully subscribed within a few hours on Wednesday. Non-institutional and retail investors drove the demand. Brokerages like Anand Rathi and Angel One recommend subscribing for the long term. They cite NSDL's strong market position and growth potential. The IPO price is between Rs 760 to Rs 800 per share. The IPO comprises 5.
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About NSDL IPO
NSDL has set the IPO price band at Rs 760 to Rs 800 per share.
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NSDL financial performance and valuation
The initial public offering (IPO) of India's first and largest depository, National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) managed to sail through within hours of its issue opening for the public on Wednesday, July 30, with its grey market premium (GMP) at 16.75% or Rs 134-140, up from 15.6% earlier in the morning.The total subscription stood at 1.78 times, with enthusiasm driven by the non-institutional investors (NIIs). At the time, the Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) had subscribed to the issue by 2.83 times, while the retail investors subscribed to the issue by 1.86 times.Meanwhile, the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) had made an 84% subscription for the NSDL issue.The shares of NSDL are trading at a healthy premium of 15.6% in the grey market, which translates into a listing gain of around Rs 125-126 for the stock.The public issue, which is a pure offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders amounting to Rs 4,012 crore, witnessed an overall subscription of 26% around 11:00 am today. The highest participation was driven by the Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs).The NIIs subscribed to the issue by 41%, followed by the retail investors, who had subscribed to the issue by 35%. The qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) had made a bid for 14,688 shares at the time.Brokerages have largely recommended a 'Subscribe' rating to the NSDL IPO for long-term investors. Anand Rathi and Canara Bank Securities cite NSDL's near-monopoly scale in the depository ecosystem, healthy financials, wide product coverage, and strategic relevance to India's capital market infrastructure as key positives.Meanwhile, Angel One has issued a 'subscribe for long-term' rating for the offer, stating, 'At the upper price band of Rs 800, NSDL is valued at a post-issue P/E of 47× FY25 earnings, which is lower than listed peer CDSL. Given its strong market position, high entry barriers, and long-term growth tailwinds from India's digital and capital market expansion.'Additionally, Bajaj Broking also assigned a 'subscribe for long-term' rating for the NSDL IPO. In its note, it stated that NSDL is engaged as a pioneer in depository services in India and is an icebreaker for the demat process. The company is expanding its horizon with more value-added services and options.'With dominant market share, a wide service reach, and diversified asset coverage, NSDL is well-positioned for long-term growth, supported by macroeconomic tailwinds and regulatory enablers. However, investors should remain cautious of its dependence on transaction volumes, evolving investor behaviour, and high regulatory and cybersecurity risks,' flagged Saurabh Jain, Equity Head, Research- Fundamentals at SMC Global Securities The IPO comprises 5.01 crore equity shares, and the subscription window will remain open until August 1. Investors can bid for a minimum lot of 18 equity shares and in multiples thereof. The company is proposed to be listed on the BSE, with the tentative listing date set for August 6.Established following the enactment of the Depositories Act, 1996, NSDL was the first depository to commence operations in India. It plays a crucial role in the country's financial market infrastructure and offers depository services across multiple asset classes, including equities, debt instruments, mutual funds, REITs, InvITs, AIFs, and more.NSDL boasts a pan-India reach, covering over 99% of PIN codes, and has a global footprint with clients in 186 countries. The company operates on a stable annuity-like revenue model, derived from annual issuer charges and transaction-based fees.For the financial year ended FY25, NSDL reported revenue of Rs 1,420 crore, marking a 12% year-on-year growth, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 25% YoY to Rs 343 crore. The company posted a strong EBITDA margin of 34.71%, highlighting efficient operations.NSDL has also diversified its business through subsidiaries like NSDL Database Management Ltd (NDML) and NSDL Payments Bank Ltd (NPBL), expanding into areas such as e-governance services, regulatory technology platforms, and digital banking.On the valuation front, the IPO is priced at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 46.62x and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 7.98x, based on FY25 earnings. In comparison, its listed peer Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) trades at a higher P/E of 60.43x and P/B of 18.08x. However, NSDL commands a larger share of demat assets, more extensive institutional coverage, and a broader service infrastructure.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)