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Prospectus

Definition: A legal document issued by a company or financial institution to potential investors that provides detailed information about the company, its business operations, financial performance, and the securities being offered for sale, such as stocks or...

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Anchor Investors

Definition: Institutional investors who are allocated a portion of shares in an initial public offering (IPO) before the offering opens to the public. Anchor investors typically include mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and other institutional...

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IPO Promoter

Definition: An individual or entity that initiates the process of bringing a company to the public market through an initial public offering (IPO). Promoters are often the founders, major shareholders, or key stakeholders of the company seeking to go public....

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IPO Reservation

Definition: A process by which a portion of shares in an initial public offering (IPO) is set aside or reserved for specific categories of investors, such as institutional investors, retail investors, employees, or other eligible groups. IPO reservations aim...

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Lot Size

Definition: The minimum quantity or number of shares that investors can buy or sell in a single transaction on a stock exchange. Lot sizes are predetermined by stock exchanges and vary depending on factors such as the price of the security, trading volume,...

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Mainline IPO

Definition: An initial public offering (IPO) of shares by a company that is listed on the main board of a stock exchange. Mainline IPOs are offerings of shares made by established and larger companies seeking to raise capital from the public markets. These...

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SME IPO (Small and Medium Enterprises Initial Public Offering)

Definition: An initial public offering (IPO) specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to raise capital by offering shares to the public. SME IPOs provide smaller companies with access to the capital markets, allowing them to raise...

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SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)

Definition: The regulatory body established in 1988 to oversee and regulate the securities market in India. SEBI’s primary functions include protecting the interests of investors, promoting the development of the securities market, regulating stock...

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Cutoff Price

Definition: The price at which shares are allotted in an initial public offering (IPO) or a follow-on public offering (FPO) when the issue is oversubscribed. It is the highest price at which investors who applied for shares in the offering will be eligible to...

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Registrar

Definition: An entity responsible for maintaining records of shareholders and managing administrative tasks related to the issuance, transfer, and ownership of securities. Registrars often work on behalf of companies to ensure accurate and up-to-date records...

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