IPO
What is an IPO?
An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is when a private company offers shares to the public for the first time to raise capital and get listed on the stock exchange.
How to Apply for an IPO on Firstock
- Log in to your Firstock account (app or web).
- Click ‘More’ > ‘IPO’ to view open IPOs.
- Choose an IPO and click ‘Apply’.
- Enter your UPI ID, select quantity (in lots), and price (if applicable).
- Submit and approve the UPI mandate in your UPI app to block funds.
- Timing: Apply between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on trading days.
- Fees: No charges for IPO applications via Firstock.
Checking IPO Status
- Check application and allotment status using your PAN, application number, or DP ID on the registrar's, NSE, or BSE website.
UPI-Related Info
- Mandate Delays may happen due to incorrect UPI ID or peak traffic.
- Approve mandates under “Pending Mandates” in your UPI app (like PhonePe or Google Pay).
- If not allotted, funds are unblocked by the listing date.
Eligibility & Categories
- You can apply under retail, employee, or shareholder categories, if eligible.
- NRIs can apply using UPI-linked NRE/NRO accounts (if supported by the bank).
Other Key Info
- No modification of application after submission. Submit a new application.
- Lot size varies per IPO and is listed in the IPO prospectus.
- SME IPOs can also be applied for via Firstock.
- RTA (Registrar and Transfer Agents) handle application processing and refunds.
ASBA & UPI ASBA
- ASBA: Blocks IPO amount in your bank until allotment.
UPI ASBA: Requires a UPI ID linked to a bank listed as an SCSB (Self-Certified Syndicate Bank). If shares aren't visible post-allotment, it could be due to sync delays between CDSL and Firstock, and they should appear by the listing date.