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24 Common Reasons for Missing Out on an IPO Allotment

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Introduction

Initial Public Offerings, or IPOs, are of great value in the stock market. They represent the first time a private company goes public by listing its shares on the stock exchange. Since these are initial offerings, investors are interested in gaining early access to a promising company. But how are IPOs allocated to investors? 

The IPO application form is simple: Every interested investor has to fill up an IPO application form online and the company makes the final call in accepting or rejecting the form.

However, this does not mean that as an investor you have no power in the allotment process. There are numerous reasons that lead to missing out on an IPO allotment. If you are wondering why an IPO is not alloted or what is the non allottee meaning, then let’s look at these common reasons, tricks and methodologies to improve the chances of getting an IPO allotment.

Common Reasons for Missing Out on an IPO Allotment 

An IPO allotment process is kept simple. Investors must fill out an application form with the correct details and submit it online. However, it is quite common for investors to miss out on a promising IPO. Some common reasons or mistakes stop the investor from getting an IPO allotment: 

  • IPO Oversubscription and Allocation Process

The fundamental rule of offering IPO subscriptions says that the company that wishes to raise capital can list its shares on the stock exchange by the amount it wants to raise. This ensures that only a limited number of applicants will apply and every applicant gets an IPO allotment. For instance: Let’s say a company wants to raise ₹10 crore funds and for this, it launches an IPO worth 10 lakh shares in the price range of ₹100 to ₹101. Now, 10 lakhs applicants will apply and every applicant wins. 

However, in the real world, the scenario is different. For the same fund and shares, companies receive 5x or even 10x applicants. This is called oversubscription which increases the chances for an investor to miss out on an IPO.

  • Computerised Allotment System

You must already know that the IPO application and allotment process is majorly done through online portals. But did you know that the allotment process is done through a computerised lottery system?

Let’s take the above example where a company gets 5x or 10x applicants than the number of shares it has to offer. In such a case, the company performs a computerised lottery allotment system where every investor has an equal opportunity of getting an allotment. However since the shares are in limited numbers, many investors miss out on IPO allotment.

  • Errors in the Application Form

Errors in the application form are one of the most common reasons when IPO is not allotted and investors miss out on an IPO allotment. Know that IPO applications are scanned either by the IPO registrar or digitally to verify every single detail and even a minor error can lead to rejection. Let’s take a look at common errors in the application form that lead to rejection:

  • Remember that an IPO application requires you to fill in your PAN card details. Now, in many cases, there are multiple forms under the same PAN card which leads to every form under the said PAN number getting rejected. 

  • Inaccurate details like name, PAN card number etc.

  • Differences in the name of the applicant on PAN card, bank account details etc.

  • Bid Price Below the Issue Price 

There are two types of IPOs offered: Fixed Price and Book Building. Under a book-building IPO, investors have to bid a price within the price range provided by the company. The price range has a base price or floor price and an upper price or cap price. Once bidding is complete, the company decides the final price and investors who made the correct bid get an allotment.

Now, investors who bid a price below the issue price will not get an IPO allotment. 

How to Improve Your IPO Allotment Chances

Although the final call of offering an IPO depends on the company, there are certain tricks and methodologies that you can keep in mind to improve your choices for an IPO allotment: 

  • Ensure Application Form Accuracy

As discussed earlier, errors in the application form are one of the most common reasons that lead to the rejection of an IPO application form. While filling out the application form, make sure to provide every detail accurately. The right way of filling out an IPO application form is to double-check every detail you have filled. Make sure there are no typing errors in your name, bank account details, or PAN card number and have submitted documents correctly. Remember that once you have submitted the form, any correction becomes a hassle or might not even be allowed in many scenarios.

  • Submit Smaller Applications for Better Odds

A common mistake that many investors make is to fill out big applications to maximise their chances of getting an IPO allotment. However, this in fact lowers their chances. 

Know that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has laid down a rule regarding the IPO allotment process that mandates companies to treat the application of every retail individual investor of less than ₹2 lakhs equally and allot a maximum of one lot per investor even if the allotment process is based on a computerised lottery system. 

Making smaller applications is the smarter way of applying for an IPO in today’s time. 

  • Apply Through Multiple Demat Accounts for Oversubscribed IPOs

As discussed earlier, when a company receives oversubscriptions of its IPOs, it shifts to a computerised lottery allotment system. To improve your chances of getting an allotment for oversubscribed IPOs, you can apply through multiple demat accounts.

Remember that this does not mean that you can use multiple demat accounts registered with the same PAN number. You have to apply with different PAN numbers. Using friend's or family’s demat accounts is a common strategy for investors.

  • Opt for the Cut-Off Price When Bidding

A reliable strategy for ensuring IPO allotment is bidding at the cut-off price. For book-building IPOs, companies offer a price bracket for investors to bid. Now it is argued that bidding at the maximum price is the smarter way.

However, you also have the option of bidding at the cut-off price. This means that you are willing to pay whatever issue price the company decides. Remember that since the issue price is decided after the bidding is complete, you will be required to pay the maximum price under the price bracket and if the issue price is lower than what you paid, you will receive the remaining sum.

For instance: If the price bracket is ₹100-₹101, then you will have to initially pay ₹101. If the issue price is ₹100.8 then you will receive ₹0.20 per share in your bank account.

  • Avoid Last-Minute Submissions

While there is no rule against last-minute submissions, there are increased chances of you making an error in submitting the form. There can be chances that your internet connection is lagging, bank statements are not available or the website crashes. To avoid these challenges, make sure to submit the IPO application form at an early stage. 

  • Leverage Parent Company Shareholder Status 

Another strategy that investors often rely on is subscribing to the shares of the parent company. If the parent company of the company that you are interested in has its shares listed on the stock exchange you can apply for its shares. Once you are a shareholder in the parent company you can apply for an IPO allotment under the “shareholder” category and not the “retail” category to improve your chances of getting an IPO allotment. 

Note- Remember that all the above-discussed points are suggestions that might improve your chances of getting an IPO allotment and not an assurance.

What is an IPO Lot?

Before you leave, let’s quickly discuss what a lot is under an IPO. Know that IPO application and allotment are done in “lots”. A lot in an IPO represents the minimum number of shares that an investor has to apply for to get an IPO allotment.

While applying for an IPO, you are not allowed to apply for an individual share or any number of shares you desire. The company fixes a minimum number of shares which is mandatory for every investor interested in the company’s IPO.

For instance: A company launching its IPO declares that it will list 10 lakh shares and the issue price will be ₹100. The company also declares that the lot size will be 145. Now, every investor who applies for an IPO has to apply for a minimum of 145 shares of the company. 

Final Takeaway

Initial public offerings or IPOs are important players in the stock market. These work like a two-headed sword that benefits both the company and investors. Despite the application process being simple, applying for an IPO requires you to make smart choices like choosing multiple demat accounts, bidding at a cut-off price and avoiding errors in the form to improve your chances of getting an IPO allotment. So if an IPO is not alloted, you do not need to worry. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if an IPO is not allotted?

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Applying for an IPO requires the applicant to pay the issue price and this is done by blocking the amount from their bank account. In case, the IPO is not alloted to an applicant, the amount blocked from the applicant’s bank account is released.

Why is IPO allotment status not available?

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Remember that an IPO allotment status is reflected in your demat account only when the company has finalised the allotment. If your demat account is not showing IPO status, this either means that your application has been rejected or you have filled incorrect IPO details.

What is the main reason for IPO failure?

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There are many reasons for an IPO application to be rejected like errors in the application form, oversubscription of IPOs, computerised lottery allotment system or bidding below the issue price under a book-building type of IPO.

How do I know if my IPO is rejected?

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To know whether your application form has been rejected or not you can simply visit the official website of Bombay Stock Exchange/BSE or the website of the registrar appointed for the IPO. Fill in the PAN card details and click on search. The screen will show the status of the IPO application form.

What happens if an IPO is allotted but payment failed?

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The payment for an IPO might fail even if the IPO has been allotted in your name. This happens because the payment for an IPO is not deducted from your bank account until the IPO is finalised and only the amount is blocked. In case payment fails after the IPO allotment, the bank will re-attempt to debit the blocked amount.

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