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NSE said to plan allowing trading in its shares on its own platform

2026-08-20·Economic Times·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

MeridStreet AI summary

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is reportedly planning to allow trading in its own shares on its own platform. This move could potentially increase liquidity and make it easier for NSE to be included in the Nifty indexes, which track the country's top-performing stocks. If approved, it would be a significant development for the Indian stock market, allowing for more flexibility and potentially boosting investor confidence.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Allowing NSE shares to trade on its own platform may increase liquidity and pave the way for inclusion in the Nifty index. This could attract more investors and boost market confidence.

Market impact

Impact score

2 / 5

Market signal

Positive / risk-on

Markets & countries in focus

India

Transmission channels

Increased liquidity→Nifty index inclusion→Investor attraction→Market confidence boost

Likely winners & losers

Winners

Indian equities
Exchange operators

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