This document discusses public issues and initial public offerings (IPOs) in India. It defines a public issue as when a company offers shares, bonds, or other securities to investors to raise funds. For unlisted companies, an IPO refers to the first time shares are offered to the public. For listed companies, a further public offering (FPO) involves additional shares offered to public. The document outlines eligibility norms, application processes, allocation methods, and recent Indian companies that have conducted public issues and IPOs.