Basic IPO FAQs

Can a person apply for NII as well as retail category for an IPO at the same time?

A person cannot apply for both the NII and retail categories as an IPO. He must apply in one of the categories.

Individuals who apply less than Rs 2 Lakhs are considered retail. Retail investors have a 35% reserve allocation. Retail investors may also receive a price discount from some companies. If there is oversubscription, each investor will receive 1 lot.

Residents Indians, HUFs, NRIs, Corporate entities who apply more that Rs 2 lakhs must apply to the NII category. The 15% reserved allocation for NII investors is 15% In the event of oversubscription, NIIs will be allocated on a proportionate basis.


An issue is required to kept open for how many days?


In an IPO,can a minor also apply?


What does over the counter trading mean?


Before the listing of stock,can we sell the stock allotted to us in an IPO?


How can someone fill IPO online?


For applying in an IPO ,what will be the category of 'Private Family Trust'?


Define the category of 'private family trust' for applying in IPO . Retail Bidder or Non-Institutional Bidder ?


Can a private limited company subscribe in non-institutional category?


What does pre IPO placement mean? Is it worth buying any script during pre-IPO placement? How will it benefit customers?


In IPO, who can apply for QIBs? What are the rules and regulation for QIB?


How much time an issue takes to list in market?


Differentiate between call option & put option.


What does listing of IPO means and how is it done?


How many days does a cheque takes to be cleared for application of an IPO?


In an IPO how the cutoff price is decided?


What do you mean by BID QUANTITY & BID PRICE?


What does IPO stands for?


What is IPO Funding?


In IPO processing , what is the role of 'Syndicate members'?


List down the timelines for book building IPOs in India.