Basic IPO FAQs

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

There are two types: Fixed Price Issue or Book Building Issue. Fixed Price is the type that has a fixed price. Book Building gives you a range of prices within which to bid.

Retail investors can bid at a cut-off price, which means they are willing to pay whatever the company decides at closing of the IPO.

The cut-off price will usually be the same as the upper level price. They don't have to be the same every time.


In how many days does the issue open?


What do you mean by Basis of allocation or basis of allotment?


Can IPO application be revised or cancelled?


Where IPO application forms are available?


Is a minor eligible to apply for IPO?


Provide tips to choose right IPO.


In an IPO, can an individual apply for non institutional category of bidder?


Is there any minimum and maximum limit of the investment one can do in the HNI category?


Can a buy order be placed during after hour session before IPO listing date?


How someone can apply online for IPO?


How is Listing price of IPO decided?


Define Right issue or RI.


Why does every hour the retail Individual Investor RII bidding status is not getting updated ?


List down the risk factors involved in applying in an IPO.


Can both the holders of joint demat account apply individually for an IPO?


For retail investors,why does maximum subscription amount is limited to Rs. 2 laks


List down determining factors for selection of IPO to invest.


For an IPO,How much tax I have to pay on returns(Capital gains)?


What is the procedure for withdrawal in IPO?


Without an IPO,how can a company get listed in stock exchange?