How to Apply for IPO Under HNI Category?

Summary:


The article explains that HNI (High-Net-Worth Individual) investors are non-institutional IPO applicants who invest over ₹2 lakh and have a 15 % share reservation. To apply, you must have a demat and trading account, use ASBA, select the HNI category, and bid above ₹2 lakh through net banking. Blocked amounts release if shares aren’t allotted; partial allotments may occur in oversubscription.

How to apply for an IPO in the HNI category often feels a little formal at first. Yet the flow becomes clearer once a few basics are in place. Investors apply to IPOs to participate in a company’s share offering to the public, subject to issue terms, eligibility, and allotment rules.

In an IPO, a company offers shares to the public under an offer document and, after completion, the shares are listed for trading on stock exchanges. The process looks simple on paper, though each group follows its own method.

In India, IPO applications fall into different investor groups, and each group follows set rules. The HNI category sits among these groups, and knowing how to apply for an IPO under the HNI category can make the journey feel less demanding and far more structured.

How to Apply for an IPO under the HNI Category on Bajaj Broking

Prerequisites for Applying as an HNI

  • Minimum investment of ₹2 lakh: For IPO bidding, applications exceeding ₹200,000 are treated under the Non-Institutional Investor (NII/HNI) category for allocation purposes (as applicable).

  • ASBA is required: Under ASBA, the application amount is blocked (a hold is placed) in the investor’s bank account and is debited only after allotment; the block is released for unallotted amounts as per the timeline/bank process.

  • A demat and trading account is needed: These accounts hold the allotted shares and allow simple transfers. They also keep the process steady from start to finish.

Steps to Apply Using Net Banking

  • Log in to internet banking: Log in to your internet banking account, head to the IPO section, and pick “IPO Application”. The system opens a fresh page for the bid.

  • Pick the HNI category: Select the applicable category (where the platform offers a category selection) and ensure the bid value meets the applicable threshold so the application is classified correctly.

  • Select the IPO and enter the bid: Ensure the total bid value exceeds ₹200,000 to fall under the NII/HNI category, as per the issue rules.

  • Check the blocked amount: After placing the bid, the bank blocks the amount under ASBA. The account is debited after allotment, and unallotted amounts are unblocked per the IPO timeline and bank mandate process.

  • Expect possible partial allotment: High demand may reduce the final allotment. The bank deducts only the amount linked to the shares received.

Note: NII/HNI applicants generally cannot bid at cut-off and must enter a bid price within the price band (as applicable). Allotment, if any, is done as per the issue’s book-building/allocation rules.

Additional Read: What is HNI

Different Types of Investors in an IPO

The Securities and exchange board of India has been making rules and issuing guidelines for IPOs in India. SEBI has also specified different percentages of shares that have to be reserved in IPO for different categories of investors.

Let’s take a look at different types of investors who can participate in IPOs:

  • Retail Individual Investors

Retail individual investors are those investors who invest an amount up to ₹2,00,000 in IPOs. These investors can include Indian residents, non-resident Indians or Hindu undivided families. According to SEBI guidelines, 35% of IPO shares are reserved for this category of investors. Additionally, retail individual investors are allowed to withdraw their bid until the allotment day and in any case it is an oversubscription of IPO shares the minimum bid lot is allotted.

  • Non-Institutional Investors

Non-institutional investors are primarily a type of high-net-worth individuals who invest in IPOs with an amount exceeding ₹2 lakhs. However remember that they are different from institutional investors like banks, family offices or trusts. There are different subcategories under the non-institutional investors. The small non-institutional investors are those who can invest an amount between ₹2,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 and non-institutional investors who invest an amount exceeding ₹10,00,000 or big non-institutional investors.

  • Qualified Institutional Buyers

Qualified institutional buyers are those categories of investors who come under foreign portfolio investors, mutual funds and public financial institutions. To apply for an IPO under this category the investors first need to register themselves as qualified institutional buyers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. While issuing IPO shares, the companies are mandated to reserve at least 50% of IPO shares for this category of investors.

Key Benefits and Risks of HNI Application in IPOs

Benefits

  • Access to a separate quota: The NII/HNI category has a separate allocation portion in many IPOs, and allotment is determined by the subscription and category-wise rules.

  • Flexibility in bid size: In the NII/HNI category, bid amounts are above the retail limit and must follow the issue’s lot size and bid rules.

  • Funding support options: Some applicants use IPO funding/financing to submit larger applications; this involves costs and risks and is subject to lender and regulatory terms.

Risks

  • Impact of oversubscription: High demand may reduce allotted shares. This may feel disappointing when the applicant expects a larger number.

  • Blocked funds during the process: The amount stays blocked until allotment. This can limit access to cash for a short time.

  • Market volatility after listing: Post-listing prices can move based on market conditions and trading activity; outcomes are not assured.

Additional Read: How to Invest in an IPO 

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Published Date : 20 Mar 2025

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