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How anchor investors are different from QIBs?

Last updated August 22, 2026

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  • Both apply in QIB category, but to be an anchor investor, applicant has to place bid for more than Rs 10 crore. In an SME IPO, the bidding amount for anchor investor is minimum Rs 1 crore.
  • QIBs can sell shares anytime after listing but shares offered to anchor investors are locked for 30 days.
  • Generally, an IPO issue cannot have more than 50% shares reserved for QIBs, however, out of 50% QIB quota, upto 60% can be offered to anchor investors.
  • 1. I am an NRI, which category should I apply in?
  • 2. Who are anchor investors in an IPO?
  • 3. Can a retail investor sell shares on the listing day?
  • 4. How anchor investors are different from QIBs?
  • 5. How HNI can apply in IPO?
  • 6. Are chances of allotment increases, if I apply for more than 1 lot?
  • 7. What is the difference between QIB, NII, and RII?

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