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Current Affairs 19 June 2026

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  • NSE files draft papers for India’s largest-ever IPO
  • India–UK free trade agreement to come into force on 15 July

…and 7 more stories on Polity & Governance, National, Economy, International.

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Economy

NSE files draft papers for India’s largest-ever IPO

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an initial public offering estimated at around ₹30,000 crore. This IPO is expected to surpass the previous record set by Hyundai Motor India, making it the largest corporate market debut in India. Existing shareholders, including state-owned lenders, Singapore’s GIC, and Canada’s CPP Investments, are likely to gain a combined windfall of about $2.6 billion from the offer for sale. NSE itself will not issue fresh shares; instead, the issue will largely consist of a sale of stakes by current investors. The listing is expected to improve transparency, governance standards, and public scrutiny of India’s largest stock exchange by trading volumes. It may also deepen India’s capital markets by drawing more domestic and foreign investors. The move comes amid strong primary market activity and broader regulatory efforts to strengthen market infrastructure. Timelines for regulatory approval and the final issue size will depend on SEBI’s comments and market conditions.

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Which institution is set to benefit from a major windfall due to NSE’s proposed IPO?

International

India–UK free trade agreement to come into force on 15 July

The United Kingdom government has announced that its free trade agreement (FTA) with India will come into force on 15 July. The deal, described as a comprehensive trade pact, will reduce or eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods and liberalise trade in services. It is expected to boost Indian exports by providing improved market access into the UK, especially for sectors such as automotive, textiles, and spirits. The agreement has been finalised despite British concerns over its forthcoming steel tariff regime, indicating that both sides chose to de-link the FTA from that dispute. The FTA is part of India’s broader push to secure bilateral trade deals after earlier hesitancy about large regional agreements. Implementation will require domestic legal and customs adjustments on both sides. Businesses have been advised to prepare for new rules of origin, customs procedures, and mutual recognition provisions once the pact is operational. The FTA is expected to support job creation and investment flows in both economies over the medium term.

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The free trade agreement coming into force on 15 July involves India and which country?

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