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.


Why companies go for less than 7 days bidding (i.e. 3, 4 days generally), When maximum number of days for which IPO bid should remain open is 7 (and minimum is 3)?


How to apply for multiple times in a IPO?


Using ASBA,how many applications can be submitted to IPO from one bank account?


What are the different modes of applying to IPO?


From one bank account, how many IPO application can be submitted through net banking?


Can an IPO application be submitted through current account?


From sweep in/out saving account,can one apply for IPO?


With my saving account, can I apply IPO in the name of family or friend?


With different saving account in the same bank or different banks, can I apply multiple time with my name?


Which field make an IPO application unique?


In an IPO application form, whom I should consider applicant if I have a joint DP account?


Can I apply in the name of a minor or HUF to the IPO?


To get maximum allotment in retail category,How many lots should I apply in IPO?


Does applying 1st day - 1st hour,changing bank account or broker change my chance for IPO allotment?


When does the allotment of IPO shares takes place?


When does IPO shares are credited to the demat account?


when does release of funds blocked for IPO to be expected in bank?


When can be listing of IPO shares to be expected?


What is the last time to apply for an IPO in the last day of IPO?


In one IPO application,should I submit three bids of one lot each at a different bid price?