India to explore London Stock Exchange for listing local firms | TechCrunch

India will explore the possibility of allowing local firms to list on the London Stock Exchange, ministers from both the nations said Monday, in a move that could allow firms in the South Asian nation to gain access to foreign capital for growth.

Outside of New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange is one of the largest and tech stocks-heavy exchanges.

“We are particularly pleased to have made a big step forward with the first confirmation by India that it will explore the London Stock Exchange as an international destination for the direct listing of Indian companies,” said Jeremy Hunt, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.

India has been evaluating ways to help local firms access broader capital and reach higher valuations at a time when scores of startups in the country are eyeing a public listing. It has considered even dual-listing, but until now the regulation has prohibited Indian firms from listing overseas.

More to follow.