New Delhi, June 16 -- India's biggest stock bourse, National Stock Exchange (NSE), is gearing up for the launch of its much-awaited public offer, with media reports suggesting that it could file its draft papers this week in a significant step towards its journey to list on Dalal Street.

According to a CNBC TV-18 report, NSE is likely to file the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator Sebi for its initial public offering (IPO) by Thursday. Other media outlets like Business Standard and PTI had reported that filing of draft papers was likely this week.

"The exchange is looking at getting listed between Navratri and Diwali this year. We will have roadshows before that," sources told the business news channel.

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