National Stock Exchange IPO anchor book is attracting strong interest from global and domestic institutions. LIC is set to emerge as the biggest bidder while Norway’s Norges Bank is expected to take the second spot. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, European investor Carmignac, Abu Dhabi‑based Lunate, GIC and Fidelity are also in advanced talks to participate with large commitments.
Indian insurers are preparing to join the action. SBI Pension, SBI Life and HDFC Life are expected to invest significantly in the anchor tranche. This mix of sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers and domestic institutions highlights the extraordinary demand for NSE’s offering.
Market experts believe such a powerful anchor line‑up will boost confidence among retail and institutional investors when the issue opens. The ₹22,000 crore IPO is already being described as a milestone event. The anchor segment, which reflects investor appetite, is loading up with heavyweight names and big bets.
The excitement around NSE’s listing is rising as allocations near completion. With strong participation from across continents, the anchor book is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and high‑profile in Indian IPO history.
