# NSE Exit Slows Unlisted Share Trading

> NSE listing causes sharp drop in unlisted share trading volumes.
- Title: NSE Exit Slows Unlisted Share Trading · The Economic Times
- Summary: NSE listing causes sharp drop in unlisted share trading volumes. NSE's entry into the stock market reduced unlisted share trading activity by nearly half.
- Keywords: nse, unlisted shares, trading activity, stock market, national stock exchange of india, metropolitan stock exchange of india, dharawat securities, money, business, Exit, Slows, Unlisted
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/unlisted-share-market-struggles-to-regain-momentum-as-nse-exits-the-trading-scene/articleshow/135078858.cms
- Author: Ravindra Sonavane
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:22:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nse, unlisted shares, trading activity, stock market, national stock exchange of india, metropolitan stock exchange of india, dharawat securities, money, business
## NSE listing impact
Trading activity in unlisted shares dropped after NSE entered the stock market.

> NSE made up nearly 50-60% of trading volumes in unlisted markets, so with NSE listing, many expect unlisted activity to slow down sharply
## NSE dominance
NSE accounted for over half of unlisted trading volumes before listing.

> NSE made up nearly 50-60% of trading volumes in unlisted markets
## Market shift
Other exchanges like MSEI gained interest but none matched NSE's trading volumes.

> Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI) has emerged as the most actively bought unlisted stock
## Investor reaction
Brokers say NSE listing caused sharp slowdown in unlisted share trading activity.

> The value of average daily client purchases of unlisted shares has nearly halved across various platforms since the exchange's listing
## Future outlook
Market shows interest in new companies despite NSE's listing impact.

> While NSE's listing may cause some near-term moderation in volumes, the market is continuing to see interest in the next set of potential opportunities
## Key takeaway

NSE's entry into the stock market reduced unlisted share trading activity by nearly half.