Bharat Nidhi Unlisted Share Price
As of , the indicative unlisted share price of Bharat Nidhi is ₹10,400 per share. This is an over-the-counter reference price, not a stock-exchange quote.
As of , Bharat Nidhi is not listed on any Indian stock exchange (NSE or BSE) — its shares trade in the unlisted, over-the-counter (pre-IPO) market.
| Price / unit | ₹10,400 |
|---|---|
| Market cap | ₹3,099 Cr |
| Min. investment | ₹10,400 |
| Lot size | 1 |
| P/E ratio | 6.86 |
| P/B ratio | 0.68 |
What is Bharat Nidhi?
Bharat Nidhi is an unlisted Holding Company company whose shares trade in India's over-the-counter (pre-IPO) market and settle in demat form (NSDL/CDSL).
Bharat Nidhi Limited is a Delhi-based company with a history stretching back to 1942, when it was incorporated as Bharat Bank Limited and carried on banking operations. After winding down its banking business in the early 1950s, it reorganised as Bharat Nidhi Limited and evolved into a distribution and investment holding entity. Today the company operates across two broad activities. The first is the physical distribution of newspapers, periodicals and magazines in Delhi and the National Capital Region, anchored by a long-standing arrangement to circulate publications of Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited, the publisher of The Times of India. The second is investment and treasury activity, where the company deploys surplus funds across fixed deposits, debt instruments, mutual funds and strategic equity holdings. Much of the market interest in Bharat Nidhi stems from its position within the wider Times Group ecosystem. The company holds significant stakes in associate entities, including a meaningful shareholding in Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited itself, as well as holdings in Matrix Merchandise Limited and other group-linked companies. This makes Bharat Nidhi effectively an investment holding vehicle whose underlying value is tied to media and publishing assets that are not otherwise accessible to public investors. The company was formerly registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company with the Reserve Bank of India and voluntarily applied to surrender that registration. Its equity was previously listed on the Calcutta Stock Exchange and was later removed from active exchange trading; the shares now appear on the NSE Dissemination Board and circulate in the private, unlisted market. Bharat Nidhi shares draw attention in the unlisted segment because of this legacy structure, the company's reported book value relative to its indicative price, and the indirect exposure it provides to one of India's largest media houses. Its shares are dematerialised and held through NSDL and CDSL, with transfers handled in the off-market space.
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Frequently asked questions
No. As of 16 July 2026, Bharat Nidhi is an unlisted company whose shares trade over-the-counter; it would list only if and when it completes an IPO.
The minimum lot is 1 share(s); at the indicative price of about ₹10,400, that is approximately ₹10,400. Indicative reference, not a quote.
As of 16 July 2026, the indicative unlisted share price of Bharat Nidhi is ₹10,400 per share. This is an over-the-counter reference price, not a stock-exchange quote.
The ISIN of Bharat Nidhi is INE286F01016. An ISIN is the unique 12-character code that identifies a company's shares in the depository system; this one is verified against NSDL (the National Numbering Agency). You need it to hold or transfer these unlisted shares in your NSDL or CDSL demat account.
Bharat Nidhi Limited is a Delhi-based company incorporated in 1942. It distributes newspapers, periodicals and magazines in Delhi and the NCR, including publications of Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (The Times Group), and also functions as an investment holding entity, deploying surplus funds across deposits, debt instruments and strategic equity stakes in group-linked companies.
Bharat Nidhi is not actively traded on the NSE or BSE main board. Its shares were previously listed on the Calcutta Stock Exchange, were later removed from active exchange trading, and now circulate in the unlisted market and on the NSE Dissemination Board. Unlisted shares are typically transacted off-market through dealers or platforms, with shares held in demat form via NSDL or CDSL. Investors should complete their own due diligence and verify details independently.
The indicative price reflects buyer and seller activity in the private, off-market segment rather than a continuous exchange quote. It is influenced by demand and supply for the stock, the company's reported financials and book value, the value of its underlying holdings in associate companies, and broader sentiment toward the unlisted market. Because trading is infrequent, indicative prices can move and should be treated only as reference market data.
Bharat Nidhi Limited has CIN U51396DL1942PLC000644 and ISIN INE286F01016, with a face value of 10 rupees per share and a registered office in New Delhi. It was incorporated in 1942, was formerly an RBI-registered NBFC, and holds notable equity stakes in associate entities including Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited and Matrix Merchandise Limited, giving it the character of an investment holding company linked to the Times Group.
They can. If the company declares a dividend, unlisted shareholders are eligible like any other shareholder. Many unlisted firms reinvest profits, so dividends are not guaranteed.
After listing, unlisted shares convert into regular listed shares in your demat account and can be traded on the exchange, usually once any applicable SEBI lock-in period ends.
Unlisted shares are less liquid than listed shares. You can sell when a buyer is available through an off-market transfer; there is no continuous exchange market, so exits can take longer.
Unlisted shares carry higher risk and lower liquidity than listed shares, with fewer disclosures and no live market price. This is general information, not investment advice — assess suitability before investing.
An unlisted share price is an indicative, over-the-counter reference set by demand and supply in private deals between buyers and sellers. There is no live exchange quote, so prices can vary across dealers and over time.
Yes. Unlisted shares are delivered in dematerialised form, so you need an active demat account (NSDL or CDSL). No special account type is required — a regular demat account works.
Unlisted shares are sold through an off-market transfer to a buyer via a registered intermediary, settling from your demat account with a contract note. Liquidity depends on buyer availability, so exits can take longer than listed shares.
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