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Quick AnswerTo apply for an SME IPO without rejection, you must ensure your bank account name perfectly matches your Demat account name. You must apply for a minimum of ₹1 Lakh (as mandated by SEBI) and approve the UPI mandate on your app before the 5:00 PM deadline on the closing day.
An SME IPO requires a massive minimum investment (often over ₹1.2 Lakh). Because of this high ticket size, banks and UPI apps have strict transaction limits, making SME IPO applications highly prone to rejection.
If you want to ensure your application goes through successfully:
After applying, track the live premium of your SME IPO using our Grey Market Premium (GMP) check to see if your investment is poised for listing gains.
SEBI mandates that the minimum application size for an SME IPO must be between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,40,000. Therefore, 1 lot always costs upwards of ₹1 Lakh.
Yes, but you must ensure your bank allows UPI mandates up to ₹5 Lakhs (the new NPCI limit for IPOs). Many users still face failures due to outdated bank limits, making ASBA the safer choice.
If your mandate is revoked, it means the registrar did not allot any shares to you in the lottery, and your funds have been unblocked by the bank.
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