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


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?


In my application,the DP Id has been mistakenly filled incorrect.What can I do if the IPO is closed now?