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Guides, explainers and company deep-dives on India's unlisted and pre-IPO market from the Finlaunch team.

Education · 26 Oct 2026

What are unlisted shares, and how do they work in India?

Unlisted shares are equity in companies that are not traded on a stock exchange. Here is how they are bought, held and eventually sold.

Guides · 22 Oct 2026

From KYC to the shares landing in your demat account, here is exactly what happens when you buy unlisted shares through Finlaunch.

Education · 18 Oct 2026

There is no exchange ticker for unlisted shares. So where does the price come from, and why does it move?

Guides · 14 Oct 2026

Buying shares before an IPO can be rewarding, but lock-ins, pricing and timing all matter. A practical checklist.

Tax · 9 Oct 2026

Short-term or long-term, which rate applies, and the one rule buyers often miss. A plain guide to capital gains on unlisted shares.

Education · 4 Oct 2026

Revenue growth, margins, cash flow and a handful of ratios tell you most of what you need. Here is how to read them on a product page.

Guides · 28 Sept 2026

Employees at late-stage startups often hold most of their wealth in company shares. Here is how pre-IPO liquidity works, and what to check first.

Education · 21 Sept 2026

Liquidity, information, valuation and timing: the four risks every unlisted investor should understand before writing a cheque.

Guides · 13 Sept 2026

Your CML is the document that proves which demat account the shares should go to. Here is how to get it and what to check.

Education · 6 Sept 2026

The draft red herring prospectus is the most detailed look you will get at a company before it lists. Here is where to focus.