An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise capital from public investors, which can be used for various purposes such as expansion, paying off debt, or funding new projects. Investors can buy shares at the IPO price, and once the shares are listed on the stock exchange, they can be traded in the open market.

IPO or initial public offering is the journey of private companies to become publicly listed organisations by issuing their shares to the public for the first time. Companies engage with investment banks or underwriters to launch their IPOs successfully with an effective subscription level.

Applying for an IPO is simple. Investors should consider multiple steps, including research, choosing the number of lots, placing an order, checking IPO allotment status, and tracking portfolios. Allottees can sell the shares received in the IPO from the pre-market session on the day of listing.

To check the IPO allotment status, visit the official NSE website and select the company from the drop-down menu. Fill in the details, including PAN (Permanent Account Number), IPO application number, or DP client ID. 

The primary aim of every company to bring an IPO is to raise capital from the market at the lowest cost. However, apart from raising capital, private companies can get several other benefits from an IPO, such as expansion, diversification, recognition, and more.