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..


How to apply for multiple times in a IPO?


Using ASBA,how many applications can be submitted to IPO from one bank account?


What are the different modes of applying to IPO?


From one bank account, how many IPO application can be submitted through net banking?


Can an IPO application be submitted through current account?


From sweep in/out saving account,can one apply for IPO?


With my saving account, can I apply IPO in the name of family or friend?


With different saving account in the same bank or different banks, can I apply multiple time with my name?


Which field make an IPO application unique?


In an IPO application form, whom I should consider applicant if I have a joint DP account?


Can I apply in the name of a minor or HUF to the IPO?


To get maximum allotment in retail category,How many lots should I apply in IPO?


Does applying 1st day - 1st hour,changing bank account or broker change my chance for IPO allotment?


When does the allotment of IPO shares takes place?


When does IPO shares are credited to the demat account?


when does release of funds blocked for IPO to be expected in bank?


When can be listing of IPO shares to be expected?


What is the last time to apply for an IPO in the last day of IPO?


In one IPO application,should I submit three bids of one lot each at a different bid price?


In a IPO ,if there any discount to retail investors then at what price should I subscribe?