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.


In a IPO ,if there any discount to retail investors then at what price should I subscribe?


I have not marked cutoff, but has provided bid price at the upper band in an IPO request. will it make a difference?


Why to bid a cuttoff in a book-building IPO?


I applied for an IPO whose price range has been reduced. I've already applied in the original band and my amount is already blocked. What should I do next?


Where the subscription figure of an IPO can be found?


In the early price discovery session, How the IPO share price is defined?


How can I apply offline in IPO?


If my broker is not offering IPO facility but I have a demat account then how can I apply for IPO online?


Can an individual apply in IPO for both Retail (below 2 lakhs) and HNI (above 2 lakhs)?


Investment of Rs. 2 lakhs minimum is enough or any other eligibility criteria is there for NII?


With my friend's PAN details in my demat ,can I apply for an IPO?


Are the application for NII and retail investor different?


Does an Individuals who wish to apply for NII quota must follow the same procedure online and in person?


At the time of IPO listing , is there any circuit?


During special open time between 9:00 am to 9:45 am ,how to sell IPO shares on listing?


Can I apply online for an IPO on Sunday?


How can I sell IPO?


Which IPO will give positive response if I have to invest for a short period?


Where can I find the old IPO offer documents?


Where can I get updates on every upcoming IPO