What Is an IPO? Everything a Beginner Should Know Author: @nkit When people start learning about the stock market, one of the most confusing terms they hear is IPO . Many beginners apply for IPOs just because others are doing it or because of hype on social media. But without understanding how IPOs actually work, this can easily lead to losses. In this guide, you will clearly understand what an IPO is, why companies launch IPOs, how the IPO process works in India, its benefits, risks, and how beginners should approach IPO investing . What Is an IPO? IPO stands for Initial Public Offering . It is the process through which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time and gets listed on the stock exchange. Before an IPO, a company is owned by its founders, early investors, or private institutions. After the IPO, common investors like you and me can buy and sell the company’s shares in the stock market. Why Do...