NSE IPO Day 1: Issue subscribed 22% in early hours; GMP signals 9% listing gain. Should you subscribe?

The Rs 22,569 crore NSE IPO was subscribed 22% in the early hours of Day 1, with the retail portion seeing 24% subscription. The grey market premium stood around 9%. Brokerages remain positive, citing NSE’s market leadership and strong profitability, while cautioning investors about its valuation, regulatory risks and derivatives dependence.