Process of Buying Unlisted Shares

1. Get connected with us and inquire for the Unlisted/Pre-IPO shares in which you are Interested.
2. We will quote the current prevailing market rates of the shares (Subject to availability)
3. If you agree on the rate and quantity, we will send our bank details. (Please note, we accept payment only through bank)
4. Buyer transfers the fund in our bank account and buyer also need to send their demat details (for initiating share transfer process)
5. Post receiving funds and demat details, we initiate share transfer. The shares usually gets transferred on same/next working day in your demat account
6. For detailed buying process, refer – here

One can sell Unlisted/Pre-IPO shares anytime before its IPO to any buyer in unlisted market. We also help in liquidating such shares (subject to availability of buyer). The Pre-IPO shares gets locked for a period of six months from date of its IPO allotment.

As per the SEBI rule, the unlisted shares of the companies listing on the mainboard have a lock-in period of 6 months starting from the IPO. Post six months, the shares will get free from lock automatically in your demat account and you will be free to sell those shares just like selling any other listed stocks on exchanges. The unlisted shares of the companies  listing on SME platform are locked for a period of 1 year.

No, only limited companies are available for Pre-IPO investment. You can browse the list of available Pre-IPO/Unlisted Shares- here

We at Unlisted Arena always quote the net rate per share and we do not charge any extra or hidden charges or commission over net rate. All the expenses in relation to share transfer (Share transfer charges, Stamp-Duty, etc) are paid by us.

Absolutely No. You do not need to open separate demat account for buying Unlisted/Pre-IPO shares. Your existing demat account is sufficient to buy and hold such shares

We at Unlisted Arena are the fastest in terms of delivering the shares. The shares usually gets transferred on the same working day in most cases or the next working day.

Once the shares gets transferred to your demat account you can easily check it in your Depository Holdings- also called DP Holdings (in your demat account (in mobile/desktop login of your broker. One can also check the shares by installing CDSL/NSDL app on real time basis

Although, there is no official source to check rates of Unlisted/Pre-IPO shares (as there is no uniform rate in unlisted market) We at Unlisted Arena regularly update rates on our website and telegram channel

Yes, definitely. If there is any corporate action pertaining to Unlisted/Pre-IPO shares and if you are holding the shares on respected record date, you will be eligible for such corporate actions. (just like listed shares)

Compared to Listed space the liquidity is less in Unlisted/Pre-IPO market. It may be possible that any company may postpone or abandon its listing plans. (However, if the company performs well and does not have IPO Plans, the rates in unlisted market may appreciate) To understand more for the subject kindly visit ‘Do’s and ‘Don’t Page

As you have gone through the process, you must have noticed that one has to make advance payment for buying such shares, no matter from which vendor you buy. Here comes the risk of frauds, hence you need to deal with someone who has credibility and standing in the market.  We at Unlisted Arena sincerely understand your concerns. You need not to worry when you deal with Unlisted Arena. We accept payment only through bank. We have more than 10 years of combined experience in the field. In Short span, Unlisted Arena has been able to make a remarkable name in Indian Unlisted/Pre-IPO space. Our Co-founders, Mr. Abhay Doshi & Mr. Manan Doshi are regularly featured in India’s leading Financial media like Economic Times, CNBC TV-18, MoneyControl, LiveMint, Financial Express, IndiaToday, The Ken, etc for their views on Unlisted Market & IPOs. You can check our Media features here.

Usually, Unlisted/Pre-IPO Investments are more feasible for long term.

• Long Term Capital Gains Tax: If unlisted shares are sold after holding for more than 24 months, gains on such sale will be taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
• Short Term Capital Gains Tax: If unlisted shares are sold in 24 months or less, gains from such sale are taxed at the slab rate.
• Tax on Capital Gains on Unlisted Shares that are sold after getting listed: The tax rates will be the same as that on purchase and sale of listed shares.
  That is, the long-term gains (shares sold after holding for more than one year) will be taxed at 12.5% after a threshold of ₹ 1.25 lakh per financial year.
  Short-term gains (gains on selling shares in one year or less) will be taxed at 20%.