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Initial Public Offer (IPO) plays a role of new blood in the nerves of existing companies as the companies try to raise funds for their approaching ventures through IPO. The study has conducted to analyse challenges and factors affecting the offerings which come out in the primary markets. There are always risks and rewards for the companies which may depend upon certain factors and uniqueness of the companies. In primary market two companies of same sector may get different response of IPO even if they have offered in same time horizon and in same external environment. This main objective was achieved by studying the important factors affecting IPO. The paper concluded that many variables affect the success of companies offering securities to public such as IPO Issue Size and Price Band, Reputation of Key Managerial Personnel, Goodwill of the Companies, Age of the Companies, corporate governance, level of debt or equity, company market share, etc. The study also covers the issues of delay or failure of IPO like Listing Procedure and Documentation, The study also provides the major factors affecting the issuance of shares through IPO such as global meltdown, amendments in the rules and regulations of government policies and acts, volatility of market, Management Related Issues, Substantial Investment in IPO, etc.