How to invest in Unlisted Shares in India

In this article, we will discuss how to invest in Unlisted Shares in India. But first let us get to know what
exactly unlisted share are. Unlisted Share means shares that belong to the company which is not
listed on the stock exchange. Unlisted shares are the shares which are not registered with any
stock exchange and therefore do not feature on any stock exchange list. The main advantage of
investing in Unlisted Shares is you get the exposure of new age businesses which are high on
innovation.
When we talk about high on innovation the first thing that strikes us is Start-ups. Start-Ups these
days are doing enormously well and coming up with unconventional ideas. Which not only help
the business grow but these start-ups in no time become unicorns. India got 7 Unicorns this
year. Imagine! Despite of the lockdown, the pandemic going on. These Start-ups are burning the
mid night oil. This makes the Indian share market all the more lucrative and the shares of these
companies comes in demand. So as and when the demand is rising for these shares the
questions of how to invest also comes up.
Let us understand how to buy and sell Unlisted Shares in India?

There are several ways to invest in unlisted shares. At the same time people find it difficult to make a
correct choice about buying and selling of unlisted shares in India.

At Rurash, we have been facilitating our investors- domestic as well as NRI Investors- with an easy,
transparent and detailed process of investing in unlisted shares. Here is how you can also buy and sell
unlisted shares in India.

1.Buy PMS (Portfolio Management Services) or AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) which cover Unlisted
Shares

 PMS and AIF manage a lot of shares. They pick up Unlisted shares too. So investing in PMS or AIF
allows you to invest in Unlisted Shares. We offer personalized portfolio management services
with a designated wealth custodian simplifying your wealth creation journey. The custodian will
do your risk profiling, financial goal setting and accordingly recommend you the allocation of
funds to insurance, direct equity as well as unlisted equity.

2. Buy from Employees

Companies allow stock ownership plans to employees by giving employees the opportunity to buy and
sell certain number of shares in the company at predefined price after a predefined period. At Rurash,
we help our clients with such transactions related to buy backs and ESOPs.

3. Buy from Promoters

 Many investment banks and wealth managers facilitate purchase of these private assets.
Brokers also deal in these transactions.

4. Start Ups
  Many start-up companies provide buying of these private assets. These are majorly online based
and the buying/selling takes place on the website.
 These companies are experts in this field and provide the best of guidance and services.
 The official websites of these start-ups are user friendly and has all the details of unlisted shares.

5.Equity Crowd funding

 Is the online offering of private company securities to a group of people for investment and
therefore it is a part of the capital markets?
 Equity crowdfunding is a mechanism that enables broad groups of investors to fund startup
companies and small businesses in return for equity.

Buying and selling of Unlisted shares was not easy. But now that can happen with just a click and that to
a hassle free process. But always remember that you need to understand your risk appetite and then
invest. Also invest surplus amount after meeting your financial goals.

Happy Investing!