Upcoming IPOs, Dec. 24 -- Several marquee listed companies are set to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) of their subsidiaries in the coming months. Besides unlocking value, these listings offer an added benefit to existing shareholders, who may be eligible to apply under the shareholder quota, improving their chances of securing IPO allotment.

Investors must know that even holding one share of the parent company is sufficient for eligibility in the shareholders' quota. Apart from applying in the general retail or NII category, investors can also separately place bids in the shareholder quota, raising the possibility of securing allotment.

The shareholder quota is a separate category available in certain IPOs. When a listed company'...