Century Business Media IPO
GMP, Subscription, Price, Dates & Financial Details
Advertising & Media
Incorporated in 1999, Century Business Media Limited is engaged in the business of advertising services, with a primary focus on Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising. The Company offers a combination of digital and non-digital advertising solutions and operates across multiple OOH formats, with a…
Open Date
Fri, 11 Sep 2026
Close Date
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Price Band
₹ 70 – 74
Lot Size
1600
Issue Size
₹ 17.11 Cr
Minimum Investment
₹ 236,800 (3200 Shares)
Grey Market Premium Analysis
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IPO Details
Century Business Media IPO is set to open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on September 11, 2026. According to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), the IPO is a book-built issue with a total issue size of ₹17.11 Crore, comprising a fresh issue of 23.12 Lakh equity shares aggregating to ₹17.11 Crore.
The Century Business Media IPO will open for subscription on September 11, 2026, and close on September 16, 2026. The basis of allotment is expected to be finalized on September 17, 2026, while the shares are tentatively scheduled to be listed on BSE SME Platform on September 21, 2026.
The company has fixed the price band at ₹70 to ₹74 per share, with a lot size of 1600 shares. Retail investors will require a minimum investment of ₹236,800 (based on the upper price band) to apply for one lot.
KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar to the issue. Hem Securities Ltd. are the Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) to the issue.
Before investing in the Century Business Media IPO, investors should carefully review the company's financial performance, business model, IPO objectives, and risk factors disclosed in the offer documents. Investors should also ensure that they submit their applications before the subscription window closes on September 16, 2026.
Century Business Media IPO Timeline (Tentative)
- IPO Open Date
- Fri, 11 Sep 26
- IPO Close Date
- Wed, 16 Sep 26
- Basis of Allotment
- Thu, 17 Sep 26
- Initiation of Refunds
- Fri, 18 Sep 26
- Credit of Shares to Demat
- Fri, 18 Sep 26
- Listing Date
- Mon, 21 Sep 26 — BSE
Open Date
11 September 2026
Close Date
16 September 2026
Basis Of Allotment
17 September 2026
Listing Date
21 September 2026
IPO Subscription
Check Live Subscription →The Century Business Media IPO subscription Data Unavailable. Subscription data will be available once biddings start. Bidding is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 11 September 2026
IPO Reservations
The Retail Individual Investor (RII) category has the highest allocation with 0 shares, representing 0% of the total issue. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) are allocated 0 shares (0%), while Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) receive 0 shares (0%).
| Category | Shares Offered | Shares Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Institutions | 0 | 0% |
| Retail Investors | 0 | 0% |
| Non-Institutional | 0 | 0% |
Financials Details(₹ in Crores)
| Particular | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 | 31 Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 22.37 | 21.24 | 14.97 |
| Revenue | 36.91 | 32.27 | 22.74 |
| Profit After Tax | 4.7 | 3.68 | 1.08 |
| Net Worth | 12.47 | 7.76 | 4.07 |
| Reserve & Surplus | 6.02 | 6.95 | 3.26 |
| Total Borrowings | 5.5 | 8.1 | 5.78 |
Financials Performance
Performance Indicators
EPS Pre
Earnings per share before the IPO.
P/E Pre
IPO Offer Price ÷ EPS Pre.
EPS Post
Expected earnings per share after the IPO..
P/E (Post Issue)
IPO Offer Price ÷ EPS Post.
Century Business Media Limited KPI Information
| Particular | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE % | 46.52 | 62.15 | 30.58 |
| ROCE % | 36.65 | 32.57 | 18.88 |
| RoNW % | 37.74 | 47.38 | 26.52 |
| Pat Margin % | 12.84 | 11.48 | 4.78 |
Peers Comparison
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About Century Business Media Limited
Incorporated in 1999, Century Business Media Limited is engaged in the business of advertising services, with a primary focus on Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising. The Company offers a combination of digital and non-digital advertising solutions and operates across multiple OOH formats, with a particular focus on Airport OOH (AOOH), Railway OOH (ROOH) and Metro OOH.
Through its portfolio of media rights and outdoor advertising assets, the Company enables advertisers to reach large and diverse audiences across high-footfall public infrastructure locations such as airports, railway stations and metro stations.
Airport Out-of-Home Advertising
The Company's Airport OOH business involves providing advertising opportunities within and outside airport terminal buildings, including digital and static advertising formats.
Century Business Media has developed a significant presence across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the North Eastern states, while also undertaking OOH advertising activities across India through a combination of exclusive and non-exclusive media rights.
The Company currently holds:
Exclusive advertising rights at Patna, Ranchi, Deoghar, Darbhanga and Jorhat airports.
Non-exclusive advertising rights at Dimapur and Itanagar airports.
Marketing rights at Gaya, Agartala and Silchar airports.
These rights enable the Company to offer advertisers a range of advertising formats across airport premises and associated locations, helping brands leverage the visibility and footfall associated with air travel infrastructure.
Railway Out-of-Home Advertising
The Company is also active in the Railway OOH (ROOH) segment, where it provides advertising opportunities through static and digital media formats across railway stations and railway land.
Century Business Media holds exclusive advertising rights outside station campuses under the East Central Railway zone. These rights cover the Danapur, Dhanbad, Mughalsarai, Samastipur and Sonepur divisions, collectively encompassing 714 railway stations.
The Company's railway advertising portfolio provides access to a large and geographically distributed audience, enabling advertisers to communicate with passengers and the wider public through strategically positioned outdoor media assets.
Metro Out-of-Home Advertising
In addition to airport and railway advertising, the Company has a presence in the Metro OOH segment.
Currently, Century Business Media holds advertising rights on Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations. These advertising assets provide brands with visibility in high-traffic urban transportation environments.
Geographical Presence & Media Rights
The Company's operations are concentrated in Eastern and North-Eastern India, particularly across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the North Eastern states. At the same time, its portfolio of exclusive, non-exclusive and marketing rights enables it to provide OOH advertising solutions across a wider Indian market.
The Company's business model is substantially based on obtaining and monetising media and advertising rights at strategic public infrastructure locations. It then sells available advertising inventory to corporate, institutional and government clients.
Infrastructure
The Company operates a store-cum-workshop facility at Sinha Library Road, Kotwali, G.P.O., Patna, Bihar.
The facility is primarily used for:
Storage of advertising materials and equipment
Inventory management
Preparation and maintenance of campaign-related materials
Supporting the execution of ongoing advertising campaigns
This infrastructure supports the Company's outdoor advertising operations and enables it to manage materials and equipment required for various campaigns.
Diverse Client Base
Century Business Media serves a diversified clientele comprising corporate and non-corporate entities, government departments and non-government organizations, including public sector undertakings (PSUs).
Its clients operate across a broad range of industries, including:
Banking and Financial Services
Insurance
Education
Healthcare
Hosiery
Jewellery
FMCG
Oil & Gas
Power & Energy
Steel
Mining
Infrastructure and related services
The Company's diversified client base reduces dependence on any single industry and allows it to cater to advertising requirements across multiple sectors.
Government & Institutional Clients
In addition to private-sector advertisers, the Company provides OOH advertising services to government departments and agencies at both the state and central levels.
Its government-related clientele includes departments and agencies associated with areas such as tourism and communications, enabling the Company to participate in public information, awareness and promotional campaigns.
Human Resources
As of June 30, 2025, Century Business Media Limited had an employee base of 59 employees, including its key managerial personnel.
The Company's workforce supports its various business functions, including media operations, campaign execution, sales and marketing, client servicing, administration and management, thereby facilitating the Company's day-to-day operations and future growth initiatives.
Century Business Media IPO Promoters
- Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
- Seema Chaudhary
Promoters Holding
Holding Pre Issue
100.00%
Holding Post Issue
73.61%
Century Business Media IPO Objective
The Company “Century Business Media IPO proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue towards the following objects.
- Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets
- Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna, Deoghar and Darbhanga Airport
- Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company
- To meet Working Capital requirements
- General Corporate Purpose
Century Business Media Limited Address / Contact Details
Century Business Media Ltd.
107
Emarat Firdaus
Exhibition Road
Patna, Bihar, 800001
Phone: 0612- 232067276
Email: info@centurymedia.in
Website: http://www.centurymedia.in/
IPO Snapshot
Century Business Media IPO Lot Size
The Century Business Media IPO has a lot size of 1,600 shares. Retail investors require a minimum investment of ₹2,36,800 by applying for 2 lot (3,200 shares). The maximum application allowed for the retail category is 2 lots (3,200 shares), requiring an investment of ₹2,36,800.
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | 236,800.00 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 | 3,200 | 236,800.00 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 4,800 | 355,200.00 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 12,800 | 947,200.00 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 14,400 | 1,065,600.00 |
Issue Reservation
Book Running Lead Managers
- Hem Securities Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before applying to an IPO.
What is the Century Business Media IPO?
Century Business Media IPO is a Book-building IPO with a total issue size of ₹17.11 crore. The Century Business Media IPO price band is ₹70 to 74 per share. The Century Business Media IPO subscription opens on Fri, Sep 11, 2026, and closes on Wed, Sep 16, 2026. The Century Business Media IPO will be listed on the BSE. KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar for the Century Business Media IPO.
When will the Century Business Media IPO open for subscription?
The Century Business Media IPO opens on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 and closes on Wed, Sep 16, 2026
What is Century Business Media IPO Price Band?
Century Business Media IPO Price Band is ₹70 to 74 per share.
What is Century Business Media IPO Lot Size?
Century Business Media IPO lot size is 1600 shares, Retail investors need a minimum investment of ₹236800 based on the upper price band
What is the minimum investment for Century Business Media IPO?
The minimum investment for Century Business Media IPO is ₹236800, based on one lot of 1600 shares at the upper price band of ₹74 per share.
How to apply for Century Business Media IPO?
Investors can apply for the Century Business Media IPO through the ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) facility offered by their bank or through UPI using a SEBI-registered broker or trading app. Select the desired lot size, enter your bid within the price band, and submit the application before Wed, Sep 16, 2026. The application amount remains blocked until the Century Business Media IPO allotment is finalized.
What is Century Business Media IPO Issue Size?
Century Business Media IPO issue size is ₹17.11 crores.
What is the Century Business Media IPO Allotment Date?
Century Business Media IPO allotment date is Thu, Sep 17, 2026.
Who is the Century Business Media IPO Registrar?
The registrar for Century Business Media IPO is KFin Technologies Limited. Investors can go to KFin Technologies Limited website to check Century Business Media IPO allotment status, refund processing, and other IPO-related information.
Who is the Century Business Media IPO Lead Manager?
The book-running lead managers (BRLMs) for the Century Business Media IPO are Hem Securities Ltd.. The lead managers are responsible for managing the IPO process, including issue structuring, regulatory compliance, marketing the public issue, coordinating with investors, and ensuring a smooth listing process. For complete details, investors should refer to the Century Business Media IPO Red Herring Prospectus (RHP).