Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO Day 1: Subscribed 0.26x; Retail demand surges to 0.40x
- Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO subscribed 0.26x on Day 1
- Retail category led demand with 0.40x subscription
- QIB interest remained at 0.00x throughout the day
- Issue closes on 29 September 2026

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Bench Mark Infotech Services IPO closed its subscription period with a massive overall take-up of 97.28x, driven by an aggressive late-day entry from institutional buyers and sustained retail enthusiasm.
Subscription Status
The issue witnessed a dramatic acceleration in demand on Day 3 (29-09-2026), rising from 62.65x at the 15:15 snapshot to a closing figure of 97.28x by 16:15. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), who had shown limited interest in earlier sessions, entered aggressively in the final hour, pushing their subscription to 80.45 times. Non-Institutional Investors (NII) also displayed exceptional momentum, with the bHNI category reaching 154.91x and sHNI at 99.18x. Retail investors remained the largest contributor by volume, closing at 90.13x.
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 |
| 13:15 | 0.00x | 0.02x | 0.22x | 0.12x |
| 14:15 | 0.00x | 0.02x | 0.27x | 0.14x |
| 15:15 | 0.00x | 0.11x | 0.33x | 0.18x |
| 16:15 | 0.00x | 0.13x | 0.39x | 0.21x |
| 17:15 | 0.00x | 0.23x | 0.40x | 0.26x |
Retail demand accelerated sharply, jumping +400.0% from 0.08x at 11:15 IST to 0.40x at 17:15 IST. The overall subscription similarly picked up pace, rising +550.0% from 0.04x to 0.26x over the same period.
Category-wise Breakdown
- Retail: 90.13x
- Non-Institutional Buyers (bHNI): 154.91x
- Non-Institutional Buyers (sHNI): 99.18x
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB): 80.45x
- Employees: 0x
Subscription Progression
The table below illustrates the end-of-day subscription multiples from Day 1 through Day 3:
| Day | Date | QIB | NII (bHNI) | NII (sHNI) | Retail | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 25-09-2026 | 0.00x | 0.23x | 0.29x | 0.40x | 0.26x |
| Day 2 | 28-09-2026 | 0.00x | 1.25x | 1.52x | 2.12x | 1.36x |
| Day 3 | 29-09-2026 | 80.45x | 154.91x | 99.18x | 90.13x | 97.28x |
Offer Details
- Company: Bench Mark Infotech Services
- Price Band: ₹104.00 - ₹110.00
- Issue Size: ₹37.44 crore - ₹50.00 crore
- Minimum Bid Quantity: 2400 shares
- Opening Date: 2026-09-25
- Closing Date: 2026-09-29
About the Company
Bench Mark Infotech Services Limited, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Kolkata, is an integrated IT and digital infrastructure solutions company. It provides end-to-end technology infrastructure solutions, including LAN/WAN networking, audio-visual systems, surveillance, data centres, AI labs, cybersecurity, and fibre optic services. The company primarily serves 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.
Financial Highlights
The company reported revenue growth at a CAGR of 33.24%, rising from ₹34.10 crore in FY2024 to ₹60.53 crore in FY2026. EBITDA margin stood at 21.97% in FY2026.
| Metric (₹ Crore) | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 60.53 | 50.04 | 34.10 |
| Total Revenue | 63.99 | 50.80 | 34.76 |
| Profit Before Tax | 13.64 | 7.94 | 2.06 |
| Total Profit | 10.22 | 5.83 | 1.48 |
| Total Assets | 74.05 | 60.39 | 39.33 |
Objects of the Issue
- Funding Working Capital Requirements: Up to ₹30.00 crore from Net Proceeds towards funding working capital requirements in Fiscal 2027 and 2028 to support anticipated growth in integrated IT infrastructure project operations.
- General Corporate Purposes: A portion of Net Proceeds, not exceeding fifteen percent of the amount raised or ₹10 Crores, whichever is less, as per SEBI ICDR Regulations.
Risk Factors
- High Customer Concentration: Top 10 customers contributed 94.19% of revenue in FY2026. The single largest customer accounted for up to 60.93% of revenue in FY2025.
- Government Dependence: Government customers accounted for 73.10% of revenue in FY2026. The bid-to-win ratio declined from 41.07% in FY2024 to 30.43% in FY2026.
- Trade Receivables Risk: Trade receivables surged to ₹5,497.96 lakhs as of March 31, 2026, representing 90.83% of revenue from operations. Receivable holding days increased to 280 days in FY2026.
- Negative Operating Cash Flows: The company reported negative cash flows from operating activities of ₹676.52 lakhs in FY2026.
- Geographic Concentration: 80.04% of revenue in FY2026 was derived from just three states: Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
What's Next
Allotment is scheduled for 2026-09-30, with listing expected on 2026-10-05.
Will the continued absence of QIB interest in subsequent days force a price reduction or issue cancellation?
How will the negative operating cash flow of ₹6.77 crore impact the company's ability to fund working capital post-listing?
Can Bench Mark Infotech diversify its customer base to mitigate the risk of 94% revenue concentration among top 10 clients?
























