Basic IPO FAQs

For an IPO,what is the 'Market lot size' & 'Minimum Order quantity'?

Investors should be aware of two key factors when bidding on an IPO: IPO 'Market Lot’ and IPO 'Minimum Order Quantity.

The minimum order quantity, as the name suggests, is the minimum amount of shares an investor can bid for in an IPO. Investors who want to bid on additional shares can submit multiples IPO Market Lot (lot size) or IPO bid lots.

Usually, the Market Lot * Lower Side of the Issue Price) values between Rs 5500/– to Rs 6000/–.

Exemple:IPO: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Public Issue Price: per equity share Rs. 44/- to Rs. 52/- 
Market Lot 125 Shares
Minimum Order Quantity: 125 Shares

This IPO is open to investors as follows:

At Rs 44/- *125 Shares * 1 Lot =
Rs 5500/­
At Rs 44/- *125 Shares *2 Lot =
Rs 11000/­
At Rs 44/- *125 Shares * 18 Lots =
Rs 9999/-

At Rs 52/- *125 Shares X 2 Lot = 
Rs 13000/­
At Rs 52/- *125 Shares X 1 Lot =
Rs 6500/­
At Rs 52/- *125 Shares X 15 Lot =
Rs 9750/-


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Where IPO application forms are available?


Is a minor eligible to apply for IPO?


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In an IPO, can an individual apply for non institutional category of bidder?


Is there any minimum and maximum limit of the investment one can do in the HNI category?


Can a buy order be placed during after hour session before IPO listing date?


How someone can apply online for IPO?


How is Listing price of IPO decided?


Define Right issue or RI.


Why does every hour the retail Individual Investor RII bidding status is not getting updated ?


List down the risk factors involved in applying in an IPO.


Can both the holders of joint demat account apply individually for an IPO?


For retail investors,why does maximum subscription amount is limited to Rs. 2 laks


List down determining factors for selection of IPO to invest.


For an IPO,How much tax I have to pay on returns(Capital gains)?


What is the procedure for withdrawal in IPO?


Without an IPO,how can a company get listed in stock exchange?


An issue is required to kept open for how many days?