Century Business Media IPO Day 2: Subscription Status on 15 September 2026

The Century Business Media IPO has been open for bidding since 11 September and closes tomorrow, 16 September 2026. Century Business Media Limited, an Out-of-Home advertising services company, is raising about Rs 17.11 crore, and the shares are proposed to list on the BSE SME platform.

The Century Business Media IPO has crossed full subscription, running at around 1.15 times so far, a solid response for a smaller SME advertising issue. With the issue closing tomorrow, today's session and the final day will determine how much further the book builds across the QIB, NII and retail categories.

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Century Business Media IPO Details

The table below sets out the key parameters of the issue.

Open Date	11 September 2026
Close Date	16 September 2026
Price Band	Rs 70 to Rs 74 per share
Lot Size	1,600 shares
Issue Size	Rs 17.11 crore
Issue Type	Book Built Issue, SME
Listing At	BSE SME
Allotment Date	17 September 2026
Listing Date	21 September 2026

Century Business Media IPO Subscription Status Day 2

Category wise QIB, NII and retail figures for the issue continue to update through the BSE portal during the session. The table below reflects the current position ahead of tomorrow's close.

Investor Category	Subscription Status, So Far (15 Sep)
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)	Updating through the session
Non-Institutional Investors (NII)	Updating through the session
Retail Individual Investors	Updating through the session
Overall	Around 1.15 times

The issue has cleared full subscription, and with one more session remaining before the 16 September close, the final figure could run higher still. Investors should check the live BSE numbers for the latest position.

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How to Apply for the Century Business Media IPO

1. Open a Demat and trading account with a SEBI-registered broker such as Univest if you do not already have one.
2. Select the issue on your broker app or net banking platform and enter your bid quantity and price within the Rs 70 to Rs 74 band, in multiples of 1,600 shares.
3. Submit the application through the UPI-based ASBA method so the bid amount is blocked rather than debited immediately.
4. Approve the UPI mandate on your phone before the daily cut off time, keeping in mind the issue closes tomorrow, 16 September.

Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to apply for the issue before the 16 September close.

Grey market premium (GMP) is an unofficial, unregulated indicator for the issue that is not endorsed by SEBI, NSE, or BSE. Investors looking for indicative GMP data can go through other relevant sources, though such figures should never be the sole basis for an investment decision.

Conclusion

The issue has moved past full subscription, running at around 1.15 times so far, with one more session remaining before the 16 September close. Investors considering the issue should review the company financials and SME liquidity risks in the RHP on bseindia.com, and apply only after independent due diligence.

FAQs

What is the Century Business Media IPO subscription status right now?

Ans. The issue is running at around 1.15 times overall as of 15 September 2026, past full subscription, with one more session remaining before the issue closes on 16 September.

When does the Century Business Media IPO close?

Ans. The issue closes for subscription tomorrow, 16 September 2026, having opened on 11 September 2026.

What is the Century Business Media IPO price band and lot size?

Ans. The issue price band is Rs 70 to Rs 74 per share, with a lot size of 1,600 shares, taking the minimum retail investment to about Rs 2,36,800 for two lots.

Is the Century Business Media IPO fully subscribed?

Ans. Yes, the issue has crossed full subscription, running at around 1.15 times as of 15 September 2026, with the final figure to be confirmed once bidding closes tomorrow.

What is the Century Business Media IPO GMP?

Ans. Grey market premium (GMP) is an unofficial, unregulated indicator for the issue that is not endorsed by SEBI, NSE, or BSE. Investors looking for indicative GMP data can go through other relevant sources, though such figures should never be the sole basis for an investment decision.

How do I apply for the Century Business Media IPO?

Ans. You can apply for the issue through your SEBI-registered broker or UPI-enabled banking app using the ASBA method, entering your bid in multiples of 1,600 shares within the Rs 70 to Rs 74 band and approving the UPI mandate before the daily cut off.

When will the Century Business Media IPO be allotted and listed?

Ans. The issue allotment is expected to be finalised on 17 September 2026, with listing on the BSE SME platform tentatively scheduled for 21 September 2026.

What is the reservation split in the Century Business Media IPO?

Ans. Of the net offer in the issue, qualified institutional buyers are allocated about 49.78 percent, non-institutional investors about 15.09 percent, and retail individual investors about 35.13 percent.

What does Century Business Media Limited do?

Ans. Century Business Media Limited provides advertising services focused on Out-of-Home media formats, including Airport, Railway and Metro Out-of-Home advertising across multiple Indian cities.