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.


Is there any loss or advantage of applying more than one lot in an IPO?


Where can we find the listing date of an IPO?


Can we use FD account in the bank for IPO application?


Can someone apply for above 2 lakhs as a retail investor in IPO?


From an IPO how much return can someone expect?


Through online banking can I apply for SME IPO?


As an individual which category I should choose to invest in IPO?


In an IPO online form what does DP name stands for?


How can we get the lien amount back after IPO?


In which IPO I should invest if I am applying for the first time?Could you please guide me?


Where we can get information about the no.of application of an IPO?


Please clarify that for retail category in an IPO,what is the minimum reserve portion because sometimes I find it 10% sometimes 10%?


Without trading account ,Can I apply for an IPO through ASBA facilty of bank?


differentiate between IPO issue price & listing price.


After getting SEBI's nod,how many days are required for IPO launch?


How can the exact date of an IPO be known?


Differentiate between Upper price and cut-off price of Book-building issue?


if in the IPO application,I have marked cut-off but has taken lower band bid price.Will this create any difference?


Can I get the list of all registered main syndicate member list along with contact number for an IPO?


Can payment be made by registration through ASBA for an IPO from my father's or someone else's account?