Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO Day 1: Subscribed 0.07x; retail climbs to 0.15x as QIB, NII await

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Key Highlights
  • Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO recorded a total subscription of 0.07x on Day 1 (25 September 2026), with retail investors the sole active category at 0.15x.
  • Retail demand surged +87.5% between 11:15 IST and 12:15 IST, rising from 0.08x to 0.15x; QIB and NII segments remained at 0.00x.
  • The IPO is priced at ₹104–₹110 per share with a minimum bid quantity of 2,400 shares and closes on 29 September 2026.
  • The company reported revenue from operations of ₹60.53 crore in FY2026 (CAGR of 33.24% from FY2024) and net profit of ₹10.22 crore, though operating cash flow turned negative at ₹-6.77 crore.
  • Allotment is scheduled for 30 September 2026 and listing on 5 October 2026.
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Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO is open on Day 1 (25 September 2026) with total subscription at 0.07x, driven entirely by retail investors who have bid up to 0.15x of their reserved portion. QIB and NII segments remain at 0.00x.

Subscription Status

By 12:15 IST on Day 1, the IPO had reached an overall subscription of 0.07x. Retail investors were the sole active category, with their subscription ticking up from 0.08x at 11:15 IST to 0.15x by 12:15 IST — a jump of +87.5% within the morning session. Institutional and high-net-worth segments remained at 0.00x as the issue progressed through its opening day.

Day Date QIB NII (bHNI) NII (sHNI) Retail Total
Day 1 25-09-2026 0.00x 0.00x 0.00x 0.15x 0.07x

Category-wise Breakdown

Retail investors are the only category showing activity on Day 1, with a subscription of 0.15x at the latest update. QIB, bHNI, and sHNI segments all stand at 0.00x, indicating that institutional and non-institutional demand had not materialised through the morning session.

Intra-day Timeline on 25-09-2026

Time (IST) QIB NII (bHNI) Retail Total
11:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.08x 0.04x
12:15 0.00x 0.00x 0.15x 0.07x

Retail demand jumped +87.5% between 11:15 and 12:15 IST, moving from 0.08x to 0.15x. The overall total similarly picked up pace, rising +75.0% from 0.04x to 0.07x over the same period.

Offer Details

Parameter Details
Price Band ₹104 – ₹110 per share
Issue Size 374,400 – 500,000 shares
Minimum Bid Quantity 2,400 shares
IPO Open Date 25 September 2026
IPO Close Date 29 September 2026
Allotment Date 30 September 2026
Listing Date 5 October 2026

About the Company

Bench Mark Infotech Services Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company provides end-to-end IT and digital infrastructure solutions — including LAN/WAN networking, audio-visual systems, surveillance, data centre, AI lab, cybersecurity, and fibre optic services — primarily to government departments, PSUs, and institutional clients across India. It is empanelled with BSNL as a National Level System Integrator and with RailTel as a Business Partner. The company operates under an order-driven, tender-based project execution model. It is led by Managing Director Vineet Kumar Gupta, supported by Director Juli Gupta.

Financial Highlights

Metric FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Revenue from Operations (₹ crore) 34.10 50.04 60.53
Total Revenue (₹ crore) 34.76 50.80 63.99
Total Expenses (₹ crore) 32.70 42.85 50.36
Profit Before Tax (₹ crore) 2.06 7.94 13.64
Net Profit / Total Profit (₹ crore) 1.48 5.83 10.22
Total Assets (₹ crore) 39.33 60.39 74.05
Total Equity (₹ crore) 10.50 16.33 26.55
Operating Cash Flow (₹ crore) 4.87 6.54 -6.77

Revenue from operations grew at a CAGR of 33.24% from ₹3,409.51 lakhs in FY2024 to ₹6,052.76 lakhs in FY2026, with an EBITDA margin of 21.97% in FY2026. However, operating cash flow turned negative at ₹-6.77 crore in FY2026.

Objects of the Issue

  • Funding Working Capital Requirements: Up to ₹30.00 crore from net proceeds is proposed to fund working capital requirements in FY2027 and FY2028 to support growth in integrated IT infrastructure project operations.
  • General Corporate Purposes: A portion of net proceeds is intended for general corporate purposes, not exceeding fifteen percent of the amount raised or ₹10 crore, whichever is less, as per SEBI ICDR Regulations.

Risk Factors

  • High Customer Concentration: The top 10 customers contribute 94.19%, 89.08%, and 91.87% of total revenue from operations in FY2026, FY2025, and FY2024 respectively. The single largest customer accounted for up to 60.93% of revenue in FY2025. There are no long-term or exclusive arrangements with any customers.
  • Dependence on Government/PSU Contracts: Government customers accounted for 73.10%, 95.01%, and 92.91% of revenue in FY2026, FY2025, and FY2024 respectively. The bid-to-win ratio declined from 41.07% in FY2024 to 30.43% in FY2026.
  • Significant Trade Receivables: Trade receivables stood at ₹5,497.96 lakhs as of 31 March 2026, representing 90.83% of revenue from operations, with receivable holding days at 280 days in FY2026. Of these, ₹1,017.21 lakhs have been outstanding for more than one year.
  • Negative Operating Cash Flows: The company reported negative operating cash flows of ₹676.52 lakhs in FY2026, compared to positive flows of ₹653.91 lakhs and ₹486.62 lakhs in FY2025 and FY2024 respectively.
  • Geographic Revenue Concentration: 80.04%, 85.39%, and 64.00% of revenue from operations came from Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal in FY2026, FY2025, and FY2024 respectively.
  • Historical Statutory Non-Compliances: The company has identified multiple historical non-compliances under the Companies Act, 2013, including delayed MSME payments resulting in ₹17.93 lakhs in penal interest and ₹388.40 lakhs disallowed under Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act.

What's Next

The IPO remains open until 29 September 2026. Allotment is scheduled for 30 September 2026, with listing on 5 October 2026.

Will the continued absence of QIB and HNI interest through Day 3 force the company to lower the price band or extend the bidding period?

How might the negative operating cash flow and 280-day receivable cycle impact the company's ability to execute new government tenders post-listing?

What specific steps is management taking to diversify its customer base away from the top 10 clients who contribute over 94% of revenue?

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Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO

IPO Open Now
Price Range ₹ 104 – ₹ 110
Min Investment₹ 2,49,600
Issue Size₹ 42.44 Cr.
Lot Size1,200
Date25 Sept - 29 Sept
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