{"id":122075,"date":"2026-06-18T11:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=122075"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:47:45","slug":"niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NIACL Share Price Surges 14% on 18 June 2026 as NSE Files DRHP for India&#8217;s Largest Rs 30,000 Crore IPO and Insurer Confirms Sale of 1.05 Crore NSE Shares"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>NIACL share price Rs 186.05 (+12.44%), day high Rs 188.50 on 18 Jun. NSE files DRHP: Rs 30,000+ Cr IPO (India&#8217;s largest). NIACL selling 1.05 Cr NSE shares. 52W High Rs 214.74, Low Rs 116.97.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>NIACL share price surged up to 14% on 18 June 2026 after the National Stock Exchange filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, confirming the New India Assurance Company as one of the selling shareholders in India&#8217;s largest-ever IPO. NIACL will sell 1.05 crore NSE shares as part of the Rs 30,000 crore offer-for-sale, crystallising value from a long-held strategic investment at an implied valuation far above what was embedded in NIACL&#8217;s own stock. The stock touched a day high of Rs 188.50 on heavy volumes, extending its recovery from a 52-week low of Rs 116.97.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=niacl-nse-ipo-june-18-2026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#NSE_IPO_DRHP_Key_Facts_at_a_Glance\" title=\"NSE IPO DRHP Key Facts at a Glance\">NSE IPO DRHP Key Facts at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#Why_the_NSE_IPO_DRHP_Is_a_Major_Positive_for_NIACL_Share_Price\" title=\"Why the NSE IPO DRHP Is a Major Positive for NIACL Share Price\">Why the NSE IPO DRHP Is a Major Positive for NIACL Share Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#NIACL_Share_Price_and_Core_Business_Fundamentals\" title=\"NIACL Share Price and Core Business Fundamentals\">NIACL Share Price and Core Business Fundamentals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#1_NSE_IPO_Pricing_Risk\" title=\"1. NSE IPO Pricing Risk\">1. NSE IPO Pricing Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#2_Core_Insurance_Business_Profitability\" title=\"2. Core Insurance Business Profitability\">2. Core Insurance Business Profitability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#3_Government_Shareholding_and_Divestment_Pressure\" title=\"3. Government Shareholding and Divestment Pressure\">3. Government Shareholding and Divestment Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#Why_did_NIACL_share_price_surge_14_today\" title=\"Why did NIACL share price surge 14% today?\">Why did NIACL share price surge 14% today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#What_is_NIACLs_stake_in_NSE_and_why_does_it_matter\" title=\"What is NIACL&#8217;s stake in NSE and why does it matter?\">What is NIACL&#8217;s stake in NSE and why does it matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#What_is_NIACL_share_price_today_on_18_June_2026\" title=\"What is NIACL share price today on 18 June 2026?\">What is NIACL share price today on 18 June 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#What_are_the_full_details_of_the_NSE_IPO_DRHP_filed_today\" title=\"What are the full details of the NSE IPO DRHP filed today?\">What are the full details of the NSE IPO DRHP filed today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#Who_are_the_other_selling_shareholders_in_the_NSE_IPO\" title=\"Who are the other selling shareholders in the NSE IPO?\">Who are the other selling shareholders in the NSE IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#What_are_NIACLs_core_business_and_recent_financial_results\" title=\"What are NIACL&#8217;s core business and recent financial results?\">What are NIACL&#8217;s core business and recent financial results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#How_does_NIACLs_NSE_stake_compare_to_its_own_market_cap\" title=\"How does NIACL&#8217;s NSE stake compare to its own market cap?\">How does NIACL&#8217;s NSE stake compare to its own market cap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/niacl-share-price-surge-nse-ipo-drhp-june-2026\/#Should_investors_buy_NIACL_after_todays_14_surge\" title=\"Should investors buy NIACL after today&#8217;s 14% surge?\">Should investors buy NIACL after today&#8217;s 14% surge?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSE_IPO_DRHP_Key_Facts_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>NSE IPO DRHP Key Facts at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #000000;\">\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">NSE IPO DRHP: Key Facts<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">DRHP Filed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">June 18, 2026 by NSE with SEBI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9F9F9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Total Offer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">14.89 crore shares (~6% of NSE equity)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Issue Structure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Pure OFS (no fresh issue)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9F9F9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Expected Issue Size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">~Rs 30,000 crore (India&#8217;s largest IPO ever)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">NSE FY26 Revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Rs 18,713 crore (total income)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9F9F9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">NSE FY26 Net Profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Rs 10,302 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Listing Exchange<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">BSE (exchange cannot self-list per SEBI rules)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9F9F9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Largest Seller<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">SBI: 2.48 crore shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/niacl\/the-new-india-assurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">NIACL on Univest<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Track NIACL share price | Selling 1.05 Cr NSE shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F9F9F9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">NIACL Market Cap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">~Rs 27,267 Cr (as of June 18, 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">NIACL NSE Stake Proceeds (est.)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">~Rs 2,100-2,600 Cr at implied NSE valuation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 32px 24px 32px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif; cursor: pointer; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; 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font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\">Top Stock Picks<\/a> on Univest<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #3B7FFF; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_NSE_IPO_DRHP_Is_a_Major_Positive_for_NIACL_Share_Price\"><\/span><strong>Why the NSE IPO DRHP Is a Major Positive for NIACL Share Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NIACL share price benefits because the company has been a long-standing NSE shareholder. As a government-promoted insurer, NIACL holds strategic stakes in several financial sector entities including NSE. The NSE IPO monetisation unlocks value from a long-held strategic investment at an implied valuation far exceeding what was embedded in NIACL&#8217;s own share price, improves NIACL&#8217;s balance sheet through the estimated Rs 2,100-2,600 crore proceeds, and signals broader government monetisation of public sector financial assets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Use the Univest Screener to track NIACL share price and compare with other PSU insurers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIACL_Share_Price_and_Core_Business_Fundamentals\"><\/span><strong>NIACL Share Price and Core Business Fundamentals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the NSE stake sale, NIACL&#8217;s core general insurance business is showing improvement. FY26 full-year net profit grew 36.24% to Rs 1,412.26 crore. Gross written premium reached Rs 47,174 crore in FY26, reflecting continued market share leadership in the non-life insurance segment. The company maintains a solvency ratio of 1.81x, comfortably above the regulatory requirement of 1.50x. Motor, health and crop insurance remain the three largest premium segments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_NSE_IPO_Pricing_Risk\"><\/span><strong>1. NSE IPO Pricing Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If NSE&#8217;s final IPO price is set at the lower end of the implied valuation range, the proceeds to NIACL from its 1.05 crore share sale would be at the lower end of estimates. This is a risk for investors buying NIACL purely on NSE stake value crystallisation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Core_Insurance_Business_Profitability\"><\/span><strong>2. Core Insurance Business Profitability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NIACL has historically struggled with combined ratios above 100%, where claims and expenses exceed premium income, relying on investment income to generate overall profitability. Any deterioration in investment income returns or rise in claim ratios could compress NIACL&#8217;s profitability despite the NSE stake gain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Government_Shareholding_and_Divestment_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>3. Government Shareholding and Divestment Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the government holding approximately 86% of NIACL, there is potential for further divestment of government shareholding in NIACL itself over the medium term. While this is positive for NIACL&#8217;s public float, it also creates periodic selling pressure on NIACL share price when OFS windows open.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track NIACL share price live and follow the NSE IPO process on Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NIACL share price surged up to 14% to a day high of Rs 188.50 on 18 June 2026 as NSE filed its DRHP for India&#8217;s largest Rs 30,000 crore IPO, with NIACL confirmed as a selling shareholder of 1.05 crore NSE shares. The stake monetisation could yield approximately Rs 2,100-2,600 crore, representing 7-9% of NIACL&#8217;s own market cap. With FY26 net profit up 36.24% and a strong solvency ratio of 1.81x, the core business adds to the NSE stake gain. Investors should track the NSE IPO pricing and core combined ratio as key drivers. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_NIACL_share_price_surge_14_today\"><\/span><strong>Why did NIACL share price surge 14% today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NIACL (New India Assurance Company) share price surged approximately 12-14% on 18 June 2026 after the National Stock Exchange filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, confirming NIACL as one of the selling shareholders in the NSE IPO. NIACL will sell 1.05 crore shares as part of the total 14.89 crore share OFS. At NSE&#8217;s implied valuation of Rs 4.7-6 lakh crore, NIACL&#8217;s NSE stake monetisation represents a significant value unlocking event, as NIACL&#8217;s own market cap is approximately Rs 27,267 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NIACLs_stake_in_NSE_and_why_does_it_matter\"><\/span><strong>What is NIACL&#8217;s stake in NSE and why does it matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NIACL (The New India Assurance Company Ltd), India&#8217;s largest non-life insurance company, is a shareholder in the National Stock Exchange. As a selling shareholder in the NSE IPO, NIACL will divest 1.05 crore shares, a key driver for NIACL share price. At NSE&#8217;s implied valuation and an approximate per-share price based on the OFS size of Rs 30,000 crore for 14.89 crore shares, NIACL&#8217;s 1.05 crore share stake could yield approximately Rs 2,100-2,625 crore in proceeds. This monetisation of a long-held strategic investment is positive for NIACL&#8217;s balance sheet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NIACL_share_price_today_on_18_June_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is NIACL share price today on 18 June 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NIACL share price (NSE: NIACL) is Rs 186.05 as of 18 June 2026, touching an intraday high of Rs 188.50 from a previous close of Rs 165.46. The 52-week high is Rs 214.74 and the 52-week low is Rs 116.97. NIACL share price reflects a market capitalisation of approximately Rs 27,267 crore on June 18.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_full_details_of_the_NSE_IPO_DRHP_filed_today\"><\/span><strong>What are the full details of the NSE IPO DRHP filed today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The National Stock Exchange filed its DRHP with SEBI on June 18, 2026, for an IPO of up to 14.89 crore shares, representing approximately 6% of NSE&#8217;s equity. The issue is structured as a pure offer-for-sale with no fresh issue of shares. At the implied valuation, the IPO is expected to raise approximately Rs 30,000 crore, making it the largest IPO in Indian history, surpassing Hyundai Motor India&#8217;s Rs 27,859 crore IPO in October 2024. NSE will most likely list on BSE. NSE reported total income of Rs 18,713 crore for FY26 and net profit of Rs 10,302 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_other_selling_shareholders_in_the_NSE_IPO\"><\/span><strong>Who are the other selling shareholders in the NSE IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The NSE IPO&#8217;s selling shareholders include SBI (2.48 crore shares, the largest seller), MS Strategic Mauritius (1.60 crore shares), CPPIB (1.18 crore shares), Aranda Investments Mauritius (1.12 crore shares), Bank of Baroda (1.09 crore shares), Stock Holding Corporation of India (1.08 crore shares), GIC Re (1.06 crore shares), NIACL (1.05 crore shares), National Insurance Company (0.60 crore shares) and United India Insurance Company (0.60 crore shares). LIC, a key NSE shareholder, is not participating in the OFS and is retaining its stake.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_NIACLs_core_business_and_recent_financial_results\"><\/span><strong>What are NIACL&#8217;s core business and recent financial results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The New India Assurance Company Ltd is India&#8217;s largest non-life insurance company by gross direct premium, with a 12.6% market share as of FY25. The company is wholly government-owned (GoI holds approximately 86% stake) and was established in 1919. For FY26, NIACL reported net profit of Rs 1,412.26 crore, a 36.24% increase year-on-year, and gross written premium reached Rs 47,174 crore. Q4 FY26 net profit grew 61.19% year-on-year. 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