S&P’s Data: NSE Ranked 4th on the Global IPO Offering League Table in H1-CY25

Current Context: The S&P Global Market Intelligence report ranking NSE 4th globally in IPO fundraising during H1-CY25 was released on 14 July 2025.

• It covers IPO activity from January to June 2025, highlighting NSE’s $5.51 billion contribution to global proceeds.

Here’s a crisp summary for your notes:

• NSE raised $5.51 billion, contributing 8.9% of the total global IPO proceeds ($61.95 billion)
• Top 3 exchanges: Nasdaq Global Market, NYSE, and Nasdaq Global Select Market (combined $28.95 billion)
• NSE led in IPO volume with 73 listings, surpassing Nasdaq and Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Question:

Q.1 According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence report released in July 2025, what was the global rank of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in terms of IPO fundraising in H1-CY25?
a) 2nd
b) 3rd
c) 4th
d) 5th

Answer: c) The report ranks NSE 4th globally in IPO fundraising between January and June 2025.