

IGX eyes December listing, lines up expansion
New Delhi: Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) plans to launch its initial public offering by the end of 2026, according to its top executive.The IPO would largely be an offer for sale (OFS) for 22% stake by promoter Indian Energy Exchange Ltd, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Rajesh Mediratta told reporters on Wednesday. “The merchant bankers are yet to be appointed for the sale process.”IEX currently holds 47% and NSE owns 26% of IGX, while other minority shareholders include GAIL India Ltd, Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
and IndiaOil Ltd, Adani Total Gas Ltd. and Torrent Gas Ltd.IEX is required to bring down its shareholding to 25%.
NSE must also sell 1% stake, which the bourse may offload during the offer or even in the pre-IPO rounds.The global natural gas market is expected to witness a surge in supplies over the next couple of years, with new LNG facilities coming up in the US and Qatar. Demand for natural gas in India is also expected to grow, driven by demand for city gas distributors and industries, despite a decline in FY26 so far.The parent IEX’s board had approved the public listing of the shares last month.
IGX’s listing plan also reflects a sustained pipeline for IPOs following a record year of maiden issues. In 2025, 103 companies raised ₹1.76 trillion through maiden offerings.Launched in 2020, IGX offers a national-level marketplace for trading spot and forward gas contracts at designated physical delivery points.
It operates six regional hubs, including over 20 delivery points for gas. It operates under the framework of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).In 2025, the volume of gas traded on IGX surged 62% to 784,000 metric million British thermal units (mmBtu).The CEO stated that
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