Welcome to our Upcoming IPO Page. Here, you can track all the Current and Upcoming Mainboard IPOs in the Indian stock market. We provide comprehensive details including issue dates, price bands, issue size, lot size. Our goal is to empower investors with timely data and expert insights to help you make informed decisions in the primary market.
Upcoming IPO List 2026 (MainBoard IPO)
| Company (IPO) | Open | Close | Price | Issue Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Coking Coal Limited | 09 Jan | 13 Jan | ₹- | ₹- Cr. |
What is an IPO? (Initial Public Offering)
IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. It is the process through which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time. By issuing shares to the public, the company becomes a publicly listed company and gets its shares listed on stock exchanges like NSE and BSE.
Types of IPOs: MainBoard IPO and SME IPO
Companies in India launch two primary categories of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) based on the stock exchange platform they choose to get listed on. These categories are MainBoard IPO and SME IPO. The classification mainly depends on the company’s size, capital structure, and listing requirements.
Mainboard IPO
A Mainboard IPO, is issued by large, well-established companies with a strong business record. These companies must comply with the stringent eligibility norms defined by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India).
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One of the key requirements is that the company must have a minimum post-issue paid-up capital of ₹10 crore. Such IPOs are listed and traded on the major stock exchanges like NSE and BSE. Because these companies are larger and more stable, their IPO process involves strict regulatory scrutiny and disclosures.
SME IPO
An SME IPO is launched by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or emerging start-ups that are seeking to raise capital for expansion or growth. The main difference lies in the size of the company—here, the post-issue paid-up capital cannot exceed ₹25 crore.
SME IPOs are listed on dedicated SME platforms such as BSE SME and NSE Emerge, where the listing requirements are more relaxed to support growing businesses.
Mainboard IPO vs SME IPO – Comparison Table
| Category | Mainboard IPO | SME IPO |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | IPO issued by large and established companies | IPO issued by Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups |
| Eligibility Criteria | Very strict and detailed eligibility norms | Relaxed and simplified eligibility norms |
| Post-Issue Paid-Up Capital | Minimum ₹10 crore | Cannot exceed ₹25 crore |
| Review of Offer Documents | Reviewed and approved by SEBI | Reviewed and approved by the respective Stock Exchange(s) |
| Market Making | Not mandatory | Mandatory for 3 years, handled by merchant banker |
| Financial Reporting | Quarterly audited financial statements required | Half-yearly audited financial statements required |
| Underwriting Requirement | Underwriting is optional | Underwriting is mandatory; 15% must be underwritten by merchant banker |
| Minimum Application Size | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 (approx.) | ₹2,00,000 minimum |
| Target Investors | Retail, HNI, institutional investors | Primarily serious investors due to larger application size |
| Listing Platform | Listed on NSE / BSE main boards | Listed on SME platforms like BSE SME / NSE Emerge |
| Company Size | Large, well-established companies with proven track record | Small and medium-sized companies or early-stage start-ups |
| Regulatory Compliance | High compliance and stringent scrutiny | Moderate compliance with simpler regulations |
| Risk Level | Comparatively lower (established companies) | Higher (small/young businesses) |
| Public Visibility | Higher visibility in the market | Limited visibility compared to mainboard listings |
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