IPO Live: Subscription Status & Bid Counts (QIB, HNI, Retail)

The IPO Subscription Status indicates the level of investor demand for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

• Mainboard IPOs: Typically have a 3-day subscription period.
• SME IPOs: Generally have a slightly longer subscription window, ranging from 4 to 5 business days.

Current IPO Subscription Status

Find the latest IPO Subscription Status from NSE and BSE exchanges, conveniently compiled in one place. The status covers all investor categories, including Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), Non-Institutional Investors (NII), High Net Worth Individuals (HNI), and Retail Individual Investors (RII).

IPO Investor Categories

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are open to a diverse range of investors, categorized as follows:

1. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)

• Definition: These are large institutional investors with significant financial resources and expertise.
• Examples:
  • Financial Institutions: Banks, Insurance companies, Pension funds
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)
  • Mutual Funds
  • Asset Management Companies
• Key Characteristics: High investment capacity, sophisticated risk assessment capabilities.

2. Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs)

• Definition: This category encompasses a broader spectrum of investors, including individuals and entities.
• Examples:
  • Individuals: High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), Resident Indians, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
  • Companies: Corporate entities, trusts, partnerships
• Key Characteristics: Diverse investment profiles, ranging from individual investors to corporate entities.

3. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs)

• Definition: This category exclusively comprises individual investors.
• Examples:
  • Resident Indians
  • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
• Key Characteristics: Smaller investment sizes compared to QIBs and NIIs, often driven by long-term investment goals.

4. Employees

• Definition: Eligible employees of the company issuing the IPO are granted a separate category.
• Key Characteristics: Often offered preferential allotment or discounts as an employee benefit.

5. Eligible Shareholders

• Definition: Existing shareholders of the company may be eligible to participate in the IPO through a separate category.
• Key Characteristics: Often granted preferential allotment or rights to subscribe to a certain number of shares.

Note:

• The specific eligibility criteria and allocation norms for each category may vary depending on the IPO and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations.
• Investors should carefully review the IPO prospectus for detailed information on investor categories and allocation guidelines.

IPO Subscription Status Overview

• The IPO Subscription Status indicates how many times an IPO is subscribed on the NSE and BSE exchanges.
• IPO investors place bids under four categories:
  • QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyers)
  • NII (Non-Institutional Investors)
  • Retail Investors
  • Employee
• Mainline IPOs receive subscriptions in all four categories.
• SME IPOs primarily involve NII and Retail Investors, with QIB participation depending on the quota allocation.

Important Subscription Details

• IPO subscriptions are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
• Subscription bidding is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on working days.

IPO Process

1. A private company files a DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus) with SEBI.
2. Upon SEBI’s approval, the company launches its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
3. The company transitions from private limited to public limited status after listing on NSE and BSE.

Live Subscription Status

• Check the live IPO subscription status on our page for real-time updates.
• We aggregate data directly from official NSE and BSE websites to provide consolidated IPO subscription details.
• Stay informed and track subscription trends to make better investment decisions.

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