Century Business Media IPO Day 3: Subscription Closes Today, 16 September 2026

Century Business Media IPO closes today, 16 Sep 2026. Subscribed 1.45x through Day 2 (5:03 PM): QIB 3.51x, NII 0.73x, Retail 0.58x. Price band Rs 70-74.

Updated: 16 Sept 2026 • 10:18 am

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The Century Business Media IPO is on its final day of bidding on 16 September 2026, with the subscription window closing today. The issue has built momentum through its bidding window, moving from 1.15 times at the Day 1 close to around 1.45 times by the close of Day 2, driven by strong QIB demand at 3.51 times, while NII and retail stood at 0.73 times and 0.58 times respectively. With bidding open until the end of today's session, the final Century Business Media IPO subscription figure could move higher still before the deadline.

Century Business Media Limited, an Out-of-Home advertising services company, has reached the final day of its IPO subscription window today, 16 September 2026. The Century Business Media IPO opened on 11 September and is a book built SME issue worth about Rs 17.11 crore. The shares are proposed to list on the BSE SME platform.

Demand for the issue has built steadily through the bidding window. The issue closed Day 1 subscribed 1.15 times overall, and by the close of Day 2 the overall book had climbed to around 1.45 times, with qualified institutional buyers leading strongly at 3.51 times, an unusual pattern for an SME issue this early in the window. Retail and NII bids have room to add further before today's deadline.

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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 3

The table below tracks how the issue has moved through its bidding window, from the Day 1 close through to the close of Day 2.

Session	Overall	QIB	NII	Retail
Day 1 close (11 Sep)	1.15x	Category split not fully available
Day 2 close (15 Sep, 5:03 PM)	1.45x	3.51x	0.73x	0.58x
Day 3, closing day so far (16 Sep)	Updating through the session

Qualified institutional buyers have led demand for the issue through the bidding window, a notable pattern for an SME issue, while retail and NII bidding still have room to grow. With bidding open until the end of today's session, the final numbers should be confirmed on BSE once the window shuts.

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How to Apply for the Century Business Media IPO

Open a Demat and trading account with a SEBI-registered broker such as Univest if you do not already have one.
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.
Submit the application through the UPI-based ASBA method so the bid amount is blocked rather than debited immediately.
Approve the UPI mandate on your phone well before the cut off today, since the issue closes for good after this session.

Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to apply for the issue before it closes today.

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 closes today having built to around 1.45 times overall through Day 2, led by unusually strong QIB demand for an SME issue. 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 before the window shuts today.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

FAQs

What is the Century Business Media IPO subscription status on Day 3?

Ans. On the closing day, 16 September 2026, the issue carries forward a Day 2 close of 1.45 times overall, with QIB at 3.51 times, NII at 0.73 times, and retail at 0.58 times, and figures are updating through today's final session.

When does the Century Business Media IPO close?

Ans. The issue closes for subscription today, 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 investment to about Rs 2,36,800 for two lots.

Which category led the Century Business Media IPO subscription?

Ans. Qualified institutional buyers led the issue through Day 2, reaching 3.51 times, an unusually strong showing for an SME issue this early, while NII stood at 0.73 times and retail at 0.58 times.

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 before it closes?

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 today's 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.