IPO applications against Blocked Amount (eASBA)

Evident from the market regulators (SEBI) sentiments to enhance the existing public issue process into an efficient transparent and seamless execution, KCS has aligned and readied itself with - eASBA comprehensive software that caters to the "Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA)" initiative through Self Certified Syndicate Banks (SCSB).

eASBA Portal provides for ASBA investor to submit an ASBA physically across the counter to the Banks Branches or electronically through the internet banking facility, to the SCSB with whom the bank account is to be blocked, is maintained.

eASBA provides for block of the application money in the bank account specified in the ASBA, on the basis of an authorization to this effect given by the account holder in the ASBA. The application money remains blocked in the bank account till finalisation of the basis of allotment in the issue or till withdrawal/ failure of the issue or till withdrawal / rejection of the application, as the case may be.

eASBA provides for the module where the application data be uploaded by the SCSB in the electronic bidding system through a web enabled interface provided by the Stock Exchanges:

eASBA provides for a module where the response acceptance from the RTA once the basis of allotment is finalized, the Registrar to the Issue appropriate request to the SCSB for unblocking the relevant bank accounts and for transferring the requisite amount to the issuer's account. In case of withdrawal / failure of the issue, the amount shall be unblocked by the SCSB on receipt of information from the pre-issue merchant bankers.

eASBA provides for the details of the transactions report and audit trail too would be maintained for internal and external audit enquires if required.