Basic IPO FAQs

What are the different modes of applying to IPO?

Two ways to bid on IPO shares are available:
1. Online mode

Your stock broker website can be used to apply for IPO shares. It is a very convenient way to apply to IPO shares and takes hardly one minute to complete.

Not all brokers offer the ability to apply for IPO's online. Discount brokers, i.e. Zerodha, RKSV etc. This facility is not available.
Not all IPOs can be offered online. As of July 2016, brokers are not allowed to offer online IPO's for BSE SME IPO or NSE SME IPO.

2. Offline mode

The traditional method of applying for IPO is still available. This involves filling out a physical application. Once you have filled it out, you can send it to the nearest collection center. In most cases, this will be the same place you received the IPO application.

You can download IPO application forms from the NSE or BSE websites if they aren't available online.


can I avail a loan and then apply for an IPO?


How to apply in an IPO?


Differentiate among public issue,right issue,bonus issue and private placement.


What are the steps in an IPO Process?


can I cancel my Bid for online IPO order?


Differentiate between fixed price issue and book built issue.


List down the different categories of Investors.


For the application submitted through ASBA from the SCSB ,will I get acknowledgement of receipt?


Can a person apply for NII as well as retail category for an IPO at the same time?


Is there any certain eligibility for a retail investor apply under NII category?


In two separate bids can a person apply for both NII and retail category?


What are the advantages and disadvantages of applying in NII?Is there any chance of more allotment?


How is anchor investor different from QIB?


Is the NII reserved allocation quota for 15% allotted to HNIs?


Do we need to apply for an IPO in a lot or as much as we have money?


My wife and I have a joint Demat account. Is it possible to apply for an IPO from the same demat account as a joint bank account, or from different Bank accounts?


While applying online,how to select HNI as a category?


Through BHIM application is it possible to apply for IPO?


With a private limited or LLP Demat account,how to apply for IPO online?


In IPO application, is third party ASBA allowed?