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IPOs: applying, allotment and tax
How IPO applications work, allotment odds, grey-market premium and the tax on allotment — without the hype.
IPO guides
- SBI Card IPO: Rs 755 Issue to Rs 563 in 2026 — Full Story
SBI Card's 2020 IPO at Rs 755 listed at a 13% discount. Six years on it trades near Rs 563 — the full record plus what it teaches IPO investors.
- Upcoming IPOs: How to Track, Apply and Win Allotment
How IPOs work in India in 2026: where to track them, how to apply via UPI-ASBA, how the retail lottery allots, and why GMP deserves suspicion.
- Tax on IPO Allotment and Listing Gains (2026 Rules)
IPO tax in 2026: no tax on allotment, 20% STCG within a year, 12.5% LTCG above Rs 1.25 lakh after — plus advance-tax timing for listing-day sellers.
- Complete Guide to IPO Allotment: Maximize Your Chances in 2026
IPO season is here, and everyone wants a piece of the action. But most retail investors walk away empty-handed. The truth? IPO allocation isn not pure luck. Here are proven strategies to improve...
- Causes of Rejection of IPO Application: Why Your Bid Might Get Rejected
You finally found an IPO you liked, filled out the application carefully, approved the UPI mandate, and waited confidently for allotment day. But then you see "Application Rejected" or "Not...
- Grey Market Premium (GMP) in IPO: Meaning and Limits
What Grey Market Premium means in Indian IPOs, how Kostak and subject-to-sauda rates work, and why GMP predicts listings poorly.
- 6 Ways To Increase IPO Allotment Chances
Increase your chance of getting an IPO by following 5 Easy tips. What to Keep in Mind while Applying for an IPO?
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