Written by Upstox Desk
4 min read | Updated on July 31, 2025, 18:25 IST
The process
Why you should stick to online investing
Upstox is a leading Indian financial services company that offers online trading and investment services in stocks, commodities, currencies, mutual funds, and more. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mumbai, Upstox is backed by prominent investors including Ratan Tata, Tiger Global, and Kalaari Capital. It operates under RKSV Securities and is registered with SEBI, NSE, BSE, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring secure and compliant trading experiences.
An IPO is a sale of shares to the public by a private company for the first time. Investing in an IPO has become very simple with the emergence of online bidding, and a complimentary rise of online payment solutions. Investing in IPOs can be very profitable if you make sound choices based on analysis of the company’s prospects. This article is a guide on how you can invest in an IPO.
Key Points:
In India, you can buy shares either online or offline. Much of the bidding happens online as offline bidding is becoming obsolete, if it hasn’t already.
If you really must go old school, you can bid offline this way:
If you don't have an Upstox demat account, you can get started on their demat account opening page. For details of upcoming IPOs, check out NSE’s IPO listings.
Wrapping Up
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