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Century Business Media IPO Subscription Status

Q: What is the current subscription status of Century Business Media IPO?

As of IPO close date (16 Sep, 2026), the Century Business Media IPO is subscribed 53.92x times. Retail category is 39.81x, and NII is 84.45x subscribed.

Q: When is the allotment date for Century Business Media IPO?

The allotment for Century Business Media IPO is expected to be finalized on 17 September, 2026.

Q: When will Century Business Media IPO list on the stock market?

Century Business Media is scheduled to list on BSE and NSE on 21 September, 2026.

Q: What are the chances of getting allotment in Century Business Media IPO?

The retail category is oversubscribed at 39.81x, meaning allotment is by lottery. Statistically, approximately 1 in 40 applicants will receive allotment. Applying with multiple family member accounts (each at minimum lot size) improves your cumulative odds.

Q: What does QIB subscription of 47.53x mean for Century Business Media IPO?

Strong — QIBs (mutual funds, FIIs, insurance companies) have subscribed 47.53x, indicating high institutional conviction. Heavy QIB demand is historically one of the strongest predictors of a positive listing.

Q: How to check Century Business Media IPO allotment status?

After the allotment date (17 Sep, 2026), you can check your Century Business Media IPO allotment status on IPO Guru's allotment checker, on the BSE/NSE website using your PAN or application number, or through your broker's app.

Century Business Media IPO was subscribed 53.92 times when bidding closed on 16 Sep 2026: QIB 47.53x, NII 84.45x, Retail 39.81x.

The Century Business Media IPO has been subscribed 53.92x times overall. Retail investors have shown interest with bids for 39.81x the shares available. The Non-Institutional Investor (NII) category has been subscribed 84.45x. Within NII, Big HNI (B-HNI) subscribed 142.78x and Small HNI (S-HNI) subscribed 57.16x. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 47.53x. Data last updated on 21 Sep, 06:30 PM.

The IPO subscription period has ended. Given the strong demand, the allotment process is expected to be highly competitive. The issue opened on 11 Sep, 2026 and closes on 16 Sep, 2026. The shares are expected to list on stock exchanges on 21 Sep, 2026.

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Final subscription

53.92x

12,981 applications

Category-wise bids →

QIB

47.53x

Institutions · proportionate allotment

Why QIB matters →

NII / HNI

84.45x

High-net-worth bids above ₹2 lakh

HNI allotment odds →

Retail

39.81x

Lottery for 1 lot — about 1 in 40

Retail allotment odds →

Researched & reviewed by Abhishek Vohera, Founder, IPO Guru Last updated 21 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM IST Figures sourced from the RHP, BSE & NSE

Live bidding

Shares bid against shares offered, category by category, as published by the exchanges. Switch to Detailed for the exchange's own sub-category rows.

Category	Offered	Applied	Applications	Bid details	Times
QIB	4,38,400	2,08,35,200	21	2,08,35,200 of 4,38,400 21 applications	47.53x
1(a) Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)	0	8,08,000	1	8,08,000 1 applications
1(b) Domestic Financial Institutions (Banks/FIs/Insurance)	0	1,20,000	13	1,20,000 13 applications
1(c) Mutual Funds	0	0	-	0
1(d) Others	0	1,99,07,200	20	1,99,07,200 20 applications
NII	4,48,000	3,78,35,200	3,449	3,78,35,200 of 4,48,000 3,449 applications	84.45x
2.1 Big NII — bid amount above ₹10 Lakh	2,20,800	3,15,24,800	2,175	3,15,24,800 2,175 applications	142.78
2.1(a) Corporates	0	15,71,200	102	15,71,200 102 applications
2.1(b) Individuals (other than RIIs)	0	2,95,50,400	2,044	2,95,50,400 2,044 applications
2.1(c) Others	0	4,03,200	28	4,03,200 28 applications
2.2 Small NII — bid amount ₹2–10 Lakh	1,10,400	63,10,400	1,274	63,10,400 1,274 applications	57.16
2.2(a) Corporates	0	1,34,400	28	1,34,400 28 applications
2.2(b) Individuals (other than RIIs)	0	58,06,400	1,163	58,06,400 1,163 applications
2.2(c) Others	0	3,69,600	73	3,69,600 73 applications
Retail	7,71,200	3,07,00,800	9,511	3,07,00,800 of 7,71,200 9,511 applications	39.81x
TOTAL	16,57,600	8,93,71,200	12,981	8,93,71,200 12,981 applications	53.92x

Century Business Media IPO Basis of Allotment

Final Final figures published by the registrar, after technical rejections. Allotment price ₹74.

Applications

12,985

Allottees

334

Overall odds

1 in 39

Amount collected

₹666 Cr

Category	AppsApplications	Shares Applied	Shares Allotted	GotAllottees	Odds
QIB 19.95x subscribed	25	2,17,96,800 ₹161 Cr	10,92,800 19.95x subscribed	24	1 in 1.01 in 1.0
Ex. Anchor Ex. Anchor	21	2,07,15,200	4,38,400 · 47.25x	20	1 in 1.11 in 1.1
Anchor Anchor Investors	4	10,81,600	6,54,400 · 1.65x	4	AllAll allotted
NII (HNI) 114.12x subscribed	3,449	3,77,96,800 ₹279 Cr	3,31,200 114.12x subscribed	69	1 in 501 in 50
bNII >₹10L bNII — above ₹10 Lakh	2,175	3,14,36,800	2,20,800 · 142.38x	46	1 in 471 in 47
sNII <₹10L sNII — below ₹10 Lakh	1,274	63,60,000	1,10,400 · 57.61x	23	1 in 551 in 55
Retail 39.46x subscribed	9,511	3,04,35,200 ₹225 Cr	7,71,200 39.46x subscribed	241	1 in 391 in 39
TOTAL 41.01x subscribed	12,985	9,00,28,800	21,95,200 41.01x subscribed	334	1 in 391 in 39

Subscription insights

What the current book is saying, read off the category numbers above.

Retail Allotment

High demand detected. The retail category is heavily oversubscribed, making the allotment a lottery where only 1 out of every 40 applicants will be successful.

Institutional Backing

Massive institutional interest with QIBs subscribing 47.53x. This often signals long-term confidence from professional funds.

Day-wise subscription history

End-of-day subscription across the 4-day bidding window. On phones, tap a day for the category split.

Date	Total	QIB	NII	Retail
16 Sep 2026 Day 4	53.92x	47.53x	84.45x	39.81x	▼
QIB47.53x NII84.45x Retail39.81x
15 Sep 2026 Day 3	1.42x	3.51x	0.8x	0.58x	▼
QIB3.51x NII0.8x Retail0.58x
14 Sep 2026 Day 2	1.07x	3.51x	0.3x	0.12x	▼
QIB3.51x NII0.3x Retail0.12x
11 Sep 2026 Day 1	1.06x	3.51x	0.3x	0.12x	▼
QIB3.51x NII0.3x Retail0.12x

Century Business Media SME IPO dates

From the bidding window to listing. Today is 23 October.

Key dates Listed

Open 11 Sep 2026
Close 16 Sep 2026
Allotment 17 Sep 2026
Refund/credit 18 Sep 2026
Listing 21 Sep 2026

Century Business Media IPO allotment probability

Your odds of an allotment in each category at the current subscription.

Retail (up to ₹2 L)

1 in 20

~5.1% chance per PAN — 9,511 applicants for 482 allotment slots. Winners get exactly 1 lot (₹1.2 L) by SEBI lottery, however many lots you bid.

Small HNI (₹2–10 L)

1 in 38

~2.7% chance — 1,274 applicants for 34 allotment slots. Lottery allots the minimum S-HNI application of 2 lots (₹2.4 L) per winner; bidding bigger doesn't improve odds.

Big HNI (above ₹10 L)

1 in 145

~0.7% chance — 2,175 applicants for 15 allotment slots. Lottery allots the minimum B-HNI application of 9 lots (₹10.7 L) per winner; the rest is proportionate.

QIB (institutions)

47.53x

Proportionate allotment — at 47.53x, institutions receive ~2.1% of their bid. No lottery; not open to individual investors. Strong institutional endorsement.

Odds marked with applicant counts are computed from the exchange's actual application data (applicants ÷ allotment slots); others assume minimum-size bids at the current subscription multiple. Retail and HNI allotment is by SEBI-mandated lottery of the minimum application when oversubscribed; QIB allotment is proportionate. Numbers move until subscription closes. This is not investment advice.

What does this subscription data mean?

IPO subscription data tells you how much demand exists for the shares being offered, broken down by investor category. Understanding each category helps you gauge the real sentiment behind the numbers:

01 QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyers) — includes mutual funds, FIIs, insurance companies, and banks. QIBs do deep due diligence before bidding. A QIB subscription above 10x is a strong institutional endorsement. Watch QIB numbers closely on the final day — they often hold back and flood in after 3 PM.
02 NII / HNI (Non-Institutional Investors) — high-net-worth individuals bidding above ₹2 lakh. NII allotment is proportionate (not lottery), so higher NII subscription means smaller per-lot allotment. Big HNI (B-HNI) bids above ₹10 lakh; Small HNI (S-HNI) bids ₹2–10 lakh.
03 Retail — individual investors bidding up to ₹2 lakh. When retail is below 1x, everyone who applied gets full allotment. When oversubscribed, SEBI mandates a computerised lottery — only 1 lot per successful applicant regardless of how many lots you apply for.
04 Overall Subscription — a blended multiple across all categories. A total subscription above 10x is considered strong; above 50x is exceptional and usually predicts strong listing gains.

Data sourced from BSE/NSE. Subscription numbers are updated during bidding hours (10 AM – 5 PM IST) on active subscription days.

Frequently asked

What is the current subscription status of Century Business Media IPO?

As of IPO close date (16 Sep, 2026), the Century Business Media IPO is subscribed 53.92x times. Retail category is 39.81x, and NII is 84.45x subscribed.

When is the allotment date for Century Business Media IPO?

The allotment for Century Business Media IPO is expected to be finalized on 17 September, 2026.

When will Century Business Media IPO list on the stock market?

Century Business Media is scheduled to list on BSE and NSE on 21 September, 2026.

What are the chances of getting allotment in Century Business Media IPO?

The retail category is oversubscribed at 39.81x, meaning allotment is by lottery. Statistically, approximately 1 in 40 applicants will receive allotment. Applying with multiple family member accounts (each at minimum lot size) improves your cumulative odds.

What does QIB subscription of 47.53x mean for Century Business Media IPO?

Strong — QIBs (mutual funds, FIIs, insurance companies) have subscribed 47.53x, indicating high institutional conviction. Heavy QIB demand is historically one of the strongest predictors of a positive listing.

How to check Century Business Media IPO allotment status?

After the allotment date (17 Sep, 2026), you can check your Century Business Media IPO allotment status on IPO Guru's allotment checker, on the BSE/NSE website using your PAN or application number, or through your broker's app.

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Total

53.92x

QIB

47.53x

NII

84.45x

Retail

39.81x

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