Why is my OFS order rejected?

While applying for an Offer for Sale (OFS) through FYERS is generally smooth, certain common issues can cause your bid to be rejected. Understanding these can help you avoid errors and ensure a successful submission.

Common reasons for OFS order rejection

Price outside valid range: Entering a bid price lower than the floor price or higher than the allowed upper limit set by the company.
KYC issues: Incomplete or outdated Know Your Customer (KYC) information as per SEBI guidelines.
Insufficient funds: Inadequate margin balance in your trading account to cover the bid amount.
Exceeding retail cap: Submitting a total bid value exceeding the ₹2,00,000 limit for retail investors.

What if...

Scenario	Resolution
Floor price not met	Adjust the bid to match or exceed the announced floor price.
Margin shortfall	Add funds to your FYERS trading account before resubmitting.
KYC flagged	Update your KYC details with FYERS to comply with SEBI norms.
Total bid exceeds ₹2L	Revise bid quantity or price to stay within the permitted retail limit.

Last updated: 26 Jun 2025

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Why is my OFS order rejected?

Why is my OFS order rejected?

Common reasons for OFS order rejection

What if...

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