Introduction to IPO

Chapters :

1. IPO Basics

IPO is a process by which a company offers its shares to general public for the first time via the stock market. Learn IPO's meaning, benefits, and regulations.

2. IPO Eligibility

A company wishing to go public must comply with the regulations laid down by the government authorities (SEBI) and the stock exchanges (BSE and NSE). There are certain IPO approval norms in India that a company must meet before it can go public.

3. IPO Pricing

The IPO price is the price at which a company's shares are first offered to the public in an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO price can be either a fixed price or a price range (book building).

4. IPO Process

The IPO process begins on the day the issuing company decides to go public till the listing of the IPO and the post-issue activities. The IPO process in India is a complex and lengthy task. The IPO process is governed by SEBI, the market regulator , which protects the interests of investors and regulates the securities market and related matters. The presence of many IPOs is a sign of a healthy stock market and economy.

5. IPO Intermediaries

IPO intermediaries are the parties (companies/individuals) that assist an issuer in completing an IPO and a successful listing. Intermediaries such as Merchant Bankers, Registrars, Bankers, Underwriters and Market Makers assist the company at various stages of an IPO.

6. IPO Investors

An IPO investor is a person or organization that buys shares offered in a company's initial public offering. Investors make this purchase with the expectation of making a profit.

7. IPO Prospectus

The IPO prospectus is an offering document that provides potential investors with details about the company and helps them decide whether or not to invest in the company.

8. IPO Application

IPO application is the process of applying for shares offered in an initial public offering. An investor may apply for IPO shares when the public issue is open.