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Listing of Securities

IPO / listing process: DRHP/RHP, SEBI approval, merchant banker due diligence, listing agreement. Listing of Securities takes 6 steps over about 238 days.

6 steps~238 days start to finish

Last updated: 10 August 2026

What is the timeline for Listing of Securities?

6 steps over about 238 days. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Appoint IntermediariesNonewithin 30 days
2Due Diligence & DRHP PreparationNonewithin 90 days
3File DRHP with SEBINonewithin 30 days
4Receive SEBI ObservationsNonewithin 60 days
5File RHP & Open IssueNonewithin 14 days
6Allotment & ListingNonewithin 14 days

What are the steps, in order?

The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Appoint Intermediaries

Appoint merchant banker, registrar, legal counsel, and other intermediaries.

within 30 days
  • Merchant banker appointed
  • Registrar appointed
  • Legal counsel appointed
2

Due Diligence & DRHP Preparation

Comprehensive due diligence and preparation of Draft Red Herring Prospectus.

within 90 days · document made for you
3

File DRHP with SEBI

File DRHP with SEBI for observations.

within 30 days
4

Receive SEBI Observations

Address SEBI observations and obtain clearance.

within 60 days
  • SEBI observations addressed
  • Clearance obtained
5

File RHP & Open Issue

File Red Herring Prospectus and open the issue for subscription.

within 14 days
6

Allotment & Listing

Complete allotment and list shares on stock exchange.

within 14 days
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Common questions

How long does Listing of Securities take?

About 238 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Appoint Intermediaries.

Can OnCompliance run Listing of Securities for me?

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