Basic IPO FAQs

What does listing of IPO means and how is it done?

The securities of the company that are listed on an IPO are available for trading on recognised stock exchanges. Investors can trade company shares after the listing. A process must be followed to ensure a successful listing.

  • A Lead Manager is appointed by an issuer.
  • For a due diligence certificate, work with LM
  • Register with SEBI.
  • To initiate an IPO, you must get approval/disapproval by SEBI
  • SEBI will approve the preparation of listing documents, including DRHP, with the assistance of LM.
  • Appoints registrars and banks to act as intermediaries.
  • Advertise for the IPO.
  • You can decide the price per share using either fixed price or book-building mode.
  • The application window is generally open for a few days to subscribe and closes at a predetermined time.
  • The registrar of the public sale issues shares to investors after the subscription window closes.

The shares will be available for trading at stock exchanges upon their listing.


I have not marked cutoff, but has provided bid price at the upper band in an IPO request. will it make a difference?


Why to bid a cuttoff in a book-building IPO?


I applied for an IPO whose price range has been reduced. I've already applied in the original band and my amount is already blocked. What should I do next?


Where the subscription figure of an IPO can be found?


In the early price discovery session, How the IPO share price is defined?


How can I apply offline in IPO?


If my broker is not offering IPO facility but I have a demat account then how can I apply for IPO online?


Can an individual apply in IPO for both Retail (below 2 lakhs) and HNI (above 2 lakhs)?


Investment of Rs. 2 lakhs minimum is enough or any other eligibility criteria is there for NII?


With my friend's PAN details in my demat ,can I apply for an IPO?


Are the application for NII and retail investor different?


Does an Individuals who wish to apply for NII quota must follow the same procedure online and in person?


At the time of IPO listing , is there any circuit?


During special open time between 9:00 am to 9:45 am ,how to sell IPO shares on listing?


Can I apply online for an IPO on Sunday?


How can I sell IPO?


Which IPO will give positive response if I have to invest for a short period?


Where can I find the old IPO offer documents?


Where can I get updates on every upcoming IPO


Is there any loss or advantage of applying more than one lot in an IPO?