How to apply for rights issue?

If you have the received the Right Entitlement (RE) or if you buy Right Entitlement shares then you can find them in Portfolio>All Holdings tab, they would appear as “stockname – RE”

Key Steps to Apply for Rights Issue:

Method 1: Online Application (ASBA – Recommended)

  • Log in to your net banking portal.
  • Navigate to the “IPO” or “Rights Issue” section.(This may vary as per bank)
  • Select the specific Rights Issue from the list.
  • Enter your Demat ID (DP ID + Client ID), PAN, and the number of shares you want to apply for.
  • The funds will be blocked in your account, not debited, until allotment.


Note: Some banks don’t support ASBA for right applications. In that case, please use the offline application.

Method 2: Offline Application

  • Download the Composite Application Form (CAF) from the BSE/NSE websites or the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) website.
  • Fill in the details (PAN, Demat account number, number of shares) and sign it.
  • Submit the form to a Self-Certified Syndicate Bank (SCSB) branch.

Important: 

  • You must apply before the issue closing date, or your REs will expire, and the money invested in buying them (if any) will be lost.
  • You can either apply for the shares, sell your REs on the market, or let them lapse
  • Ensure you have your Rights Entitlements (REs) in your demat account, as these are required to apply for the shares

Disclaimer: Ensure your bank account and demat account share the same PAN, or the application might be rejected.