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An IPO is the pivotal moment a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time — raising capital as it becomes publicly traded. For investors, it’s a chance to buy in at the company’s initial offering.
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A rights issue is not an IPO. A company that is already listed offers new shares only to its existing shareholders, in proportion to what they held on the record date (for example, 1 new share for every 5 held), usually below the market price. You can apply only if you hold the company’s Rights Entitlements (REs) in your demat account — they are credited to eligible shareholders and can also be bought on the exchange until shortly before the issue closes. The entitlement ratio and record date are in the company’s letter of offer.
NSE: URBANR · ISIN INE0O0201019
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NSE: SHIVAMR · ISIN INE637H01024
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NSE: SUVIDHAAR · ISIN INE018401013
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| Company | Type | Opens | Closes | Price | Lot size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Emulsifiers LimitedIEMLRR | Rights issue | 16 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | ₹27.00 | 500 |
Source: NSE eIPO system. Bid figures are provisional, refresh about every minute during bidding hours and cover NSE bids only. Information only — not investment advice; read the offer document before you apply.
The basics
An Initial Public Offering is the process by which a private corporation issues new shares to the public for the first time. This move from private to public ownership lets the company raise capital from a wide range of investors. Once complete, its shares list on a stock exchange, where the general public can buy and sell them.
The basics An Initial Public Offering is the process by which a private corporation issues new shares to the public for the first time. This move from private to public ownership lets the company raise capital from a wide range of investors. Once complete, its shares list on a stock exchange, where the general public can buy and sell them.
The motivation
The primary reason — raising significant capital to fund growth, expansion, R&D, debt repayment or acquisitions.
An exit for venture capitalists, angels and founders, letting them cash out their investments.
Being publicly traded boosts visibility, credibility and brand recognition.
Public shares power employee stock-option plans, helping attract and retain talent.
Once public, a company can more easily raise further capital through secondary offerings.
Publicly traded stock can be used as currency for future mergers and acquisitions.
Step by step
The company chooses one or more investment banks (underwriters) to manage the IPO — advising on pricing, timing and market conditions.
Underwriters run extensive due diligence; the company files a detailed prospectus — in India a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) — with SEBI, covering its business, financials and risks.
The company and underwriters set the offer price — fixed or via a book-building process — based on demand, valuation and comparable companies.
Management and underwriters meet potential institutional investors to generate interest and gauge demand.
Shares are allocated to institutional, HNI and retail investors, then begin trading on an exchange (BSE, NSE) on the listing date.
For investors
Invest in companies often in a high-growth phase and potentially poised for significant appreciation.
Get in on the ground floor of a company’s public journey.
Add new companies and sectors to your investment portfolio.
In some cases shares list at a premium to the offer price, providing immediate gains.
Know the risks
IPO stocks can be highly volatile in the first days or weeks, driven by speculation and limited trading history.
New public companies offer less historical financial and performance data to analyse.
An IPO may be overpriced, leading to a decline in share price after listing.
When insiders’ lock-ups end, added supply can put downward pressure on the price.
An IPO’s success can hinge heavily on overall market mood.
Retail investors may receive a small allocation — or none — in heavily sought-after IPOs.
Your roadmap
You need an active Demat account (to hold shares) and a trading account (to place orders) with a SEBI-registered broker.
Read the DRHP and Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) to understand the business, financials, risks and the purpose of the IPO.
ASBA — apply via your bank’s net banking; funds are blocked (not debited) until allotment.UPI — retail investors can apply via UPI through supported brokers and banks.
Once bidding ends, check status on the registrar’s site or through your broker.
Allotted shares appear in your Demat account on listing day, after which they can be traded on the exchange.
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