What Is an IPO? How Initial Public Offerings Work in India
An IPO is when a company first sells shares to the public. Learn the process, price bands, lot sizes, investor categories and risks.
Updated 30 September 2026
IPO
How initial public offerings work in India — applying through UPI or ASBA, allotment, the T+3 listing timeline and the risks to understand before you bid.
How IPO Allotment Works (and How to Check Status)
Why retail investors often get zero or one lot in popular IPOs, how the lottery works, and how to check your allotment status and refunds.
Updated 30 September 2026
How to Apply for an IPO Using UPI or ASBA
A step-by-step guide to applying for an IPO through your broker's app with a UPI mandate, or through net-banking ASBA.
Updated 30 September 2026
Where to find live IPOs
The official sources for current and upcoming issues are the NSE public issues page and BSE public issues. Read the red herring prospectus before applying. We do not recommend or rate individual IPOs.