Basic IPO FAQs

List down the timelines for book building IPOs in India.

According to SEBI, India's regulator of stock markets, Indian companies should adhere to the strict timelines. Because there are many parties and steps involved in the IPO process SEBI has clearly defined time frames for each step. The following timelines have been set by SEBI to facilitate Book Building IPOs in India.

  • Bidding Process (Minimum/Maximum): 3-7 Working Days
  • The lead manager will finalize the basis of allotment within two weeks of closing the issue.
  • The registrar will allocate shares in Demat Account within 15 days of closing the issue.
  • Listing of IPO shares by the issuer company within 7 days of the closing of the issue


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'?


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)?