At present, such a system exists in the ‘primary’ or IPO market. Sebi is exploring bringing the ‘fund-blocking mechanism’ to the secondary stock market. Known as ASBA or Application Supported by Blocked Amount, this method is mandatory for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs).
Kusumgar IPO Day 3: Issue ends subscription with 129x bids; GMP signals 38% listing upside
Kusumgar’s Rs 650-crore IPO concluded with overwhelming investor demand on its final day. Non-Institutional Investors and Qualified Institutional Buyers showed significant interest in the offering.