When will the LIC IPO be launched?

The IPO is expected to be completed within the end of March.

How to apply for LIC IPO?

You need a demat account of your own from where you can subscribe to the LIC IPO. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to open a demat account.

Who all are eligible to apply under the policyholder reservation quota?

All policies that have not exited LIC’s records by way of maturity, surrender or by way of death of the policyholder are eligible for policyholder reservation.

What are the benefits of applying under the policyholder quota?

LIC has reserved 10% of the issue size for its army of policyholders and also plans to give some discount to such investors on the issue price of the IPO.

Can senior citizens also apply for LIC IPO?

Yes. Any person above 18 years of age can apply for this. The applicant should have a demat account and the PAN number should be linked with the policy.

Is there a maximum limit amount for policyholders to apply for the IPO?

Investors holding LIC policy cannot exceed their investment more than ₹2 lakh as most of such investors also come under the retail category.

I hold a joint life insurance policy with my spouse, so can we both apply for policyholder reservation?

No. If you own a joint policy of LIC, then only one of the policy members can apply under the ‘Policyholder Reservation Portion’ category. The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN. The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN.

Will there be any tax exemption if there is share allotment on investment in LIC IPO?

No. Although there is a tax exemption for holding a LIC policy, there is none for investment in equities.

Will there be any lock-in period for selling the shares for policyholders ?

Policyholders who were allotted equity shares under the reservation category can sell the shares anytime as per their choice.

If I bought an LIC policy last week, can I apply under the special policyholder quota?

No. To apply under the special quota the policy should have been issued on or before the date when LIC’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) was filed, that is February 13.

LIC IPO – All your doubts cleared

Bhakti MakwanaMar 1, 2022, 09:09 IST

BCCL

The life insurance major, LIC, has a lot to offer to everyone, especially to its 29 crore policyholders in the IPO.
LIC IPO is special to investors because it has a separate reservation quota for people holding LIC policies along with some discount on IPO floor price.
Here are answers to all your questions on how you can avail those benefits while applying for the IPO.

Investors are eagerly waiting to get their hands on a piece of India’s largest life insurance company, which is about to launch the country's biggest initial public offering (IPO).

More than that, the IPO is special for the 29 crore policyholders of the life insurer, who would be getting a preference on the shares. Here are answers to all your queries on how you can avail those benefits while applying for the IPO.

When will the LIC IPO be launched?
The IPO is expected to be completed within the end of March.
How to apply for LIC IPO?
You need a demat account of your own from where you can subscribe to the LIC IPO. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to open a demat account.
Who all are eligible to apply under the policyholder reservation quota?
All policies that have not exited LIC’s records by way of maturity, surrender or by way of death of the policyholder are eligible for policyholder reservation.
What are the benefits of applying under the policyholder quota?
LIC has reserved 10% of the issue size for its army of policyholders and also plans to give some discount to such investors on the issue price of the IPO.
Can senior citizens also apply for LIC IPO?
Yes. Any person above 18 years of age can apply for this. The applicant should have a demat account and the PAN number should be linked with the policy.
Is there a maximum limit amount for policyholders to apply for the IPO?
Investors holding LIC policy cannot exceed their investment more than ₹2 lakh as most of such investors also come under the retail category.
I hold a joint life insurance policy with my spouse, so can we both apply for policyholder reservation?
No. If you own a joint policy of LIC, then only one of the policy members can apply under the ‘Policyholder Reservation Portion’ category.The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN.The PAN number of the applicant bidding in the offer (you or your spouse) needs to be updated while linking the PAN.
Will there be any tax exemption if there is share allotment on investment in LIC IPO?
No. Although there is a tax exemption for holding a LIC policy, there is none for investment in equities.
Will there be any lock-in period for selling the shares for policyholders ?
Policyholders who were allotted equity shares under the reservation category can sell the shares anytime as per their choice.
If I bought an LIC policy last week, can I apply under the special policyholder quota?
No. To apply under the special quota the policy should have been issued on or before the date when LIC’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) was filed, that is February 13.
Will those with the policy of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) also be eligible to invest under the policyholder reservation category?
No, one cannot.

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LIC IPO – All your doubts cleared