Basic IPO FAQs

How to apply in an IPO?

Apply for an IPO by:

  1. Online IPO Application
  2. Online IPO Application

Below is the detail:

Through Online IPO Application

Investors must open a trading or demat account at a financial institution to apply online for IPO's. Many Indian Stock Brokers and Banks offer the option to apply for IPO's online. Follow these steps to apply online once a trading or demat account has been opened.

How to Apply in IPO Online:

  1. Log in to your trading account, then select the IPO that you want to invest in.
  2. To your trading account transfer funds from the 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. ECS will credit your bank account with the remaining funds. Online application for an IPO is the most convenient. It is very easy to apply for an IPO online.

Through Offline IPO Application

Any public issue can be applied through your bank account. Fill out the ASBA application form with your name, PAN number and Demat account number. Then submit it to the branch that has been designated as a Self Certified Syndicate Banks for ASBA services. The bank will upload your details to the bidding platform after you have submitted your application. You must ensure that the application is filled out correctly or your application could be rejected.

Notice: ASBA forms can be obtained at designated branches of banks that are Self Certified Syndicate Banks. On the SEBI, NSE, and BSE websites you will find a list of all banks and their designated branches where ASBA forms can be submitted. The ASBA application form will also contain a list of SCSB.


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


Where can we find the listing date of an IPO?


Can we use FD account in the bank for IPO application?


Can someone apply for above 2 lakhs as a retail investor in IPO?


From an IPO how much return can someone expect?


Through online banking can I apply for SME IPO?


As an individual which category I should choose to invest in IPO?


In an IPO online form what does DP name stands for?


How can we get the lien amount back after IPO?


In which IPO I should invest if I am applying for the first time?Could you please guide me?


Where we can get information about the no.of application of an IPO?


Please clarify that for retail category in an IPO,what is the minimum reserve portion because sometimes I find it 10% sometimes 10%?


Without trading account ,Can I apply for an IPO through ASBA facilty of bank?


differentiate between IPO issue price & listing price.


After getting SEBI's nod,how many days are required for IPO launch?


How can the exact date of an IPO be known?


Differentiate between Upper price and cut-off price of Book-building issue?


if in the IPO application,I have marked cut-off but has taken lower band bid price.Will this create any difference?


Can I get the list of all registered main syndicate member list along with contact number for an IPO?


Can payment be made by registration through ASBA for an IPO from my father's or someone else's account?