Basic IPO FAQs

How someone can apply online for IPO?

Investors must open a trading account or demat account to apply online for IPO's. Many national banks (SBI and HDFC, ICICI etc.) offer this service. Popular stock brokers such as Sharekhan, Angel, etc. India allows you to apply online for IPO's. To apply online, you will need to open an account.

  1. Log in to your trading account, then select the IPO that you want to invest in.
  2. Funds can be be transfered to trading account directly from your bank.
  3. Click the submit button to select the number of shares that you wish to apply for, and the price at the which you would like to offer (or use the cut off option).

The shares you receive will be credited directly to your demat account if you have received the allotment. Through ECS, the remaining money will be credited into your bank account.

Online IPO applications are easiest if you use a 3-in-1 account from banks such as ICICI Direct or HDFC Securities, Kotak Security, and Kotak Security.

Applying for an IPO online is veery easy. Ordering IPO shares online takes only 2 minutes..


In how many days does the issue open?


What do you mean by Basis of allocation or basis of allotment?


Can IPO application be revised or cancelled?


Where IPO application forms are available?


Is a minor eligible to apply for IPO?


Provide tips to choose right IPO.


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 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?