FAQ

An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time. It allows investors to become part owners of a growing business, while the company raises funds to expand and innovate.

Companies go public to:

• Raise capital for business growth or debt repayment
• Increase brand visibility and credibility
• Provide liquidity to early investors and employees

An IPO is often seen as a milestone that marks a company’s maturity and long-term vision.

You can apply for an IPO through:

• Your bank’s NetBanking (ASBA) facility
• Your broker’s trading app or platform (e.g., Zerodha, Groww, Upstox)

Just select the IPO, enter bid details (quantity and price), and submit. The amount remains blocked in your account until allotment.

Each IPO has a lot size (a fixed number of shares). You must apply for at least one lot.
For example, if one lot = 50 shares and the issue price = ₹100, the minimum investment = ₹5,000.

You can check the latest IPO calendar on platforms like:

• IPOCalenderz.com — Updated IPO listings, SME IPOs, and issue details
• NSE & BSE official websites
• SEBI notifications

Stay updated daily — IPO windows open for a very short time (typically 3 days).

After the IPO closes, you can check your allotment on:

• The Registrar’s website (e.g., Link Intime, KFin Technologies)
• NSE/BSE IPO status pages
• Email or SMS notification from your broker

If you’re allotted shares, they’ll appear in your demat account on listing day.

An IPO listing gain is the profit earned when a stock lists at a higher price than its issue price.
For example, if you applied at ₹100 and it lists at ₹130, you gain ₹30 per share.
However, remember that listing price depends on market demand and investor sentiment.

SME IPOs (Small and Medium Enterprise IPOs) are public offerings by smaller companies listed on special platforms like NSE Emerge or BSE SME.
They offer higher growth potential but may also carry higher risk — suitable for investors with a long-term, high-risk appetite.

All investments carry some level of risk. IPOs are market-linked, and performance depends on:

• Company fundamentals
• Market conditions
• Investor sentiment

Always review the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) before applying.
IPOCalenderz provides factual data to help you make an informed decision — but the final call is yours.

If your goal is short-term listing gains, you can sell on or after the listing day.
If your goal is long-term wealth creation, study the company’s fundamentals — holding quality IPOs can lead to exponential returns over time.