How to apply for an IPO in the EXISTING SHAREHOLDER category?

 How to apply for an IPO in the EXISTING SHAREHOLDER category?

  • Existing shareholders can use an option to apply under the existing shareholder category if shares are issued at a discount for existing shareholders.
  • While applying for an IPO under the existing shareholder category, ensure that the required number of shares is already held in the Demat account for successful consideration for share allotment.
  • Applying in the shareholder category is the same as the general process of applying for an IPO. However, the investor type should be selected as a shareholder while applying through the JPlus app or Web.

RELATED FACTS:-

  • The eligibility criteria for applying in the existing shareholder category are specific to each RHP (Red Herring Prospectus).
  • The RTA (Registrar and Transfer Agents) verifies if at least one share of the parent company was held on the day the RHP was filed.
  • To understand more about categories see, How to select the category while applying for an IPO through Jainam?