What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
IPO or Initial Public Offering is a process by which a Private company becomes a Public Company. The company becomes Public when it starts offering its shares to the Public for the first time. Selling shares is like giving a stake of the company to the shareholders.
Types of IPOs:
- Mainline IPOs: Large companies list on main stock exchanges like NSE and BSE.
- SME IPOs: Smaller companies go public through markets such as NSE and BSE.
What is a companys motive behind launching an IPO?
Going public helps raise significant funds for growth, new offerings, and debt repayment. It also boosts credibility and investment opportunities.
How does a company file for an IPO?
- Decision to Go Public
- Selecting Underwriters
- Due Diligence and Preparation
- Regulatory Filing
- Marketing the IPO
- Pricing the IPO
- Going Public
- Post-IPO Responsibilities
Categories of IPO investors:
- Retail Investors (General Public)
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
- Non-Institutional Investor (NII) / High Net Worth Individuals (HNI)
- Employees and Affiliates (In some special cases)
Methods to apply for an IPO online:
- Through a Trading Account with a Broker or Service Providers
- Through UPI Method
- By Net Banking via ASBA method
Easiest way to APPLY IPO using ipoji.com or IPO Ji App
- Open the IPO Ji App or Website
- Find All the Exciting List of IPOs
- Press "Apply" Button
- Enter Your Demat Account
- Select Your Shares and Submit
- Track Your IPO Status