Bank of Baroda to Sell 35% Stake in NSE for ₹769 Crore via Offer for Sale
Bank of Baroda will sell 35% of its stake in NSE, amounting to 76,90,375 shares, through an Offer for Sale as part of NSE's IPO. The sale is expected to conclude by end of September 2026. The bank received ₹76.90 crore as dividend from NSE in FY26.
The divestment of a significant stake in a major entity like NSE will have a material financial impact on the bank's balance sheet and profitability.
The sale of stake in NSE is expected to unlock value for Bank of Baroda and is part of a strategic divestment.
Bank of Baroda announced its intention to divest up to 76,90,375 equity shares, representing 35% of its holding in National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), through an Offer for Sale (OFS) as part of NSE's Initial Public Offering (IPO). This divestment is subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.
The bank received a dividend of ₹76,90,37,500 from NSE for the financial year 2025-26. As part of the OFS process, the equity shares were transferred to an Escrow Account on September 8, 2026. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of September 2026, with the consideration to be received post the OFS process.
This transaction does not fall under related party transactions. The bank is tendering its equity shares in NSE's proposed IPO.
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