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.
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.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appoint Intermediaries | None | within 30 days |
| 2 | Due Diligence & DRHP Preparation | None | within 90 days |
| 3 | File DRHP with SEBI | None | within 30 days |
| 4 | Receive SEBI Observations | None | within 60 days |
| 5 | File RHP & Open Issue | None | within 14 days |
| 6 | Allotment & Listing | None | within 14 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Appoint Intermediaries
Appoint merchant banker, registrar, legal counsel, and other intermediaries.
- Merchant banker appointed
- Registrar appointed
- Legal counsel appointed
Due Diligence & DRHP Preparation
Comprehensive due diligence and preparation of Draft Red Herring Prospectus.
File DRHP with SEBI
File DRHP with SEBI for observations.
Receive SEBI Observations
Address SEBI observations and obtain clearance.
- SEBI observations addressed
- Clearance obtained
File RHP & Open Issue
File Red Herring Prospectus and open the issue for subscription.
Allotment & Listing
Complete allotment and list shares on stock exchange.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
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?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.