How to apply under the employee category in an IPO on Zerodha

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Many Initial Public Offerings set aside an employee reservation portion, a tranche of shares offered exclusively to current and, in some cases, former employees and directors of the issuer company (and its holding or subsidiary companies, where stated in the Red Herring Prospectus ). The employee category offers two advantages: a separate allotment pool independent of the general retail subscription, and an optional employee discount of up to 10% of the issue price. This guide covers the eligibility rules, how to apply under the employee investor type in Zerodha Kite, and how the registrar validates your employment.

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How to apply under the employee category in an IPO on Zerodha