Basic IPO FAQs

What are the different modes of applying to IPO?

Two ways to bid on IPO shares are available:
1. Online mode

Your stock broker website can be used to apply for IPO shares. It is a very convenient way to apply to IPO shares and takes hardly one minute to complete.

Not all brokers offer the ability to apply for IPO's online. Discount brokers, i.e. Zerodha, RKSV etc. This facility is not available.
Not all IPOs can be offered online. As of July 2016, brokers are not allowed to offer online IPO's for BSE SME IPO or NSE SME IPO.

2. Offline mode

The traditional method of applying for IPO is still available. This involves filling out a physical application. Once you have filled it out, you can send it to the nearest collection center. In most cases, this will be the same place you received the IPO application.

You can download IPO application forms from the NSE or BSE websites if they aren't available online.


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'?


List down the timelines for book building IPOs in India.