What does cut-off price mean?

What does cut-off price mean?

  • The cut-off price is the price at which shares are finally issued to investors in an IPO. It can be any price within the specified price band determined during the book-building process. Practically, the cut-off price usually refers to the maximum price at which one can bid.

For example:

  • If the issue price range is ₹480 to ₹505, then the cut-off price for applying will be ₹505. Investors can place bids at any price between ₹480 and ₹505. If an investor bids at the maximum price or selects the cut-off price option:
  • They cannot place a bid at any other price.
  • They become eligible for allotment at the final issue price discovered through the book-building process. Therefore, it is advisable for investors to bid at the cut-off price to maximize their chances of allotment.
  • Note: HNIs (bids exceeding ₹2 lakh) are not eligible to apply at the cut-off price.