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..


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?