Century Business Media
Price band ₹70–74 · Issue ₹17.11 Cr
Market attention score 23 (how ranked)
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Capital required
Approximate retail outlay for Century Business Media at the issue price band (lot × lots).
Est. capital
₹1,12,000 – ₹1,18,400
Lot size 1,600 · up to ₹74/share
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Opens
11 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Sept 2026
Allotment
17 Sept 2026
Listing
21 Sept 2026
Lot size
1,600
At a glance
IPO Open Fri, Sep 11, 2026 IPO Close Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Price Band ₹70 to ₹74 Market Cap * ₹64.83 Cr * on Upper Price IPO Details IPO Date 11 to 16 Sep, 2026 Listing Date Mon, Sep 21, 2026 T Face Value ₹ 10 per share Price Band ₹70 to ₹74 Lot Size 1,600 Shares Sale Type Fresh capital only Issue Type Bookbuilding IPO Listing At BSE SME Total Issue Size 23,12,000 shares (agg. up to ₹ 17 Cr) Reserved for Market Maker 1,16,800 shares (agg. up to ₹ 0.8643 Cr) Hem Finlease Pvt.Ltd. Fresh Issue (Ex Market Maker) 21,95,200 shares (agg. up to ₹ 16 Cr) Net Offered to Public 21,95,200 shares (agg. up to ₹ 16 Cr) Share Holding Pre Issue 64,49,280 shares Share Holding Post Issue 87,61,280 shares IPO Timetable (Tentative) IPO Open Fri, Sep 11, 2026 IPO Close Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Allotment Thu, Sep 17, 2026 Refund Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Credit of Shares Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Listing Mon, Sep 21, 2026 IPOs Timetable Issue Reservation Century Business Media IPO comprises a total issue size of 23,12,000 shares. The net offer to the public is 21,95,200 shares, after excluding 1,16,800 shares allotted on a firm basis. Of the Net offer 10,92,800 (49.78%) are allocated to QIB , 3,31,200 (15.09%) allocated to NII 7,71,200 (35.13%) allocated to RII . Investor Category Shares % of Net Issue % of Total Issue QIB 10,92,800 49.78% 47.27% − Anchor Investor 6,54,400 28.30% − QIB (Ex. Anchor) 4,38,400 18.96% NII (HNI) 3,31,200 15.09% 14.33% − bNII > ₹10L 2,20,800 9.55% − sNII 1,10,400 4.78% Retail 7,71,200 35.13% 33.36% Firm Reservations Market Maker 1,16,800 5.05% Total 23,12,000 100.00% 100.00% IPO Lot Size Investors can bid for a minimum of 3,200 shares and in multiples of 1,600 shares thereof. Application Lots Shares Amount Individual investors (IND) (Min) 2 3,200 ₹2,36,800 Individual investors (IND) (Max) 2 3,200 ₹2,36,800 S-HNI (Min) 3 4,800 ₹3,55,200 S-HNI (Max) 8 12,800 ₹9,47,200 B-HNI (Min) 9 14,400 ₹10,65,600 IPO Subscription Details About Century Business Media Ltd. Updated on Sep 7, 2026 Incorporated in September 1999 as Century Business Private Limited, The Company primarily operates across the Airport Out-of-Home (AOOH) and Railway Out-of-Home (ROOH) segments, providing advertising spaces within and outside airport terminal buildings and through digital and static hoardings across railway stations and railway land. It has also expanded into Metro Out-of-Home (MOOH) advertising, including Platform Screen Door (PSD) advertising, and in-shop branding. Its traditional city media portfolio includes hoardings, billboards, unipoles, multipoles, pole kiosks, wall wraps, wall paintings, lollipops, gantries and other outdoor media assets.
The Company's operations have expanded progressively since entering the media and advertising sector in 2011. It commenced outdoor media operations in Bihar and Jharkhand, entered airport advertising in 2013, expanded into West Bengal and the North Eastern region in 2016, commenced railway station advertising in 2018 and entered metro transit advertising in 2024. The Company holds exclusive advertising rights at Patna, Ranchi, Deoghar, Darbhanga and Jorhat airports, non-exclusive rights at Dimapur and Lilabari airports, and marketing rights at Gaya, Agartala and Silchar airports. In the railway segment, it holds exclusive advertising rights outside station campuses under the East Central Railway zone covering 714 railway stations. It also holds Platform Screen Door advertising rights at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations.
Overview
Century Business Media IPO is a book build issue of ₹17.11 crores. The issue is entirely a fresh issue of 23.12 lakh shares of ₹17.11 crore.
Century Business Media IPO opens for subscription on Sep 11, 2026 and closes on Sep 16, 2026. The allotment for the Century Business Media IPO is expected to be finalized on Sep 17, 2026. Century Business Media IPO will list on the BSE SME with a tentative listing date fixed as Sep 21, 2026.
Century Business Media IPO is set issue price band at ₹70 to ₹74 per share. The lot size for an application is 1,600 shares. The minimum amount of investment required by an individual investor (retail) is ₹2,36,800 (3,200 shares) (based on upper price). The minimum lot size for investment in HNI is 3 lots (4,800 shares), amounting to ₹3,55,200.
Hem Securities Ltd. is the book running lead manager and Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar of the issue. The Market Maker of the company is Hem Finlease Pvt.Ltd.
Refer to Century Business Media IPO RHP for detailed Information.
Issue details
IPO Date
11 to 16 Sep, 2026
Listing Date
Mon, Sep 21, 2026T
Face Value
₹10 per share
Price Band
₹70 to ₹74
Lot Size
1,600 Shares
Sale Type
Fresh capital only
Issue Type
Bookbuilding IPO
Listing At
BSE SME
Lot size
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual investors (IND) (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| Individual investors (IND) (Max) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 4,800 | ₹3,55,200 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 12,800 | ₹9,47,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 14,400 | ₹10,65,600 |
Issue reservation
| Investor Category | Shares | % of Net Issue | % of Total Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 10,92,800 | 49.78% | 47.27% |
| − Anchor Investor | 6,54,400 | 28.30% | |
| − QIB (Ex. Anchor) | 4,38,400 | 18.96% | |
| NII (HNI) | 3,31,200 | 15.09% | 14.33% |
| − bNII > ₹10L | 2,20,800 | 9.55% | |
| − sNII < ₹10L | 1,10,400 | 4.78% | |
| Retail | 7,71,200 | 35.13% | 33.36% |
| Firm Reservations | |||
| Market Maker | 1,16,800 | 5.05% | |
| Total | 23,12,000 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
About the company
Incorporated in September 1999 as Century Business Private Limited, The Company primarily operates across the Airport Out-of-Home (AOOH) and Railway Out-of-Home (ROOH) segments, providing advertising spaces within and outside airport terminal buildings and through digital and static hoardings across railway stations and railway land. It has also expanded into Metro Out-of-Home (MOOH) advertising, including Platform Screen Door (PSD) advertising, and in-shop branding. Its traditional city media portfolio includes hoardings, billboards, unipoles, multipoles, pole kiosks, wall wraps, wall paintings, lollipops, gantries and other outdoor media assets.
The Company's operations have expanded progressively since entering the media and advertising sector in 2011. It commenced outdoor media operations in Bihar and Jharkhand, entered airport advertising in 2013, expanded into West Bengal and the North Eastern region in 2016, commenced railway station advertising in 2018 and entered metro transit advertising in 2024. The Company holds exclusive advertising rights at Patna, Ranchi, Deoghar, Darbhanga and Jorhat airports, non-exclusive rights at Dimapur and Lilabari airports, and marketing rights at Gaya, Agartala and Silchar airports. In the railway segment, it holds exclusive advertising rights outside station campuses under the East Central Railway zone covering 714 railway stations. It also holds Platform Screen Door advertising rights at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations.
The Company has an operational presence across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the North Eastern states, while providing OOH advertising services across India through a combination of exclusive and non-exclusive media rights. Its customers include corporate and non-corporate organisations, government departments, public sector undertakings, advertising agencies, media buying firms and marketing consultancies across sectors such as banking and financial services, insurance, education, healthcare, FMCG, jewellery, oil and gas, power and energy, steel, mining and infrastructure. The Company also procures temporary advertising assets from third-party hoarding owners based on specific campaign requirements.
As of July 31, 2026, the Company had 58 employees, including Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
- Established presence across multiple OOH advertising formats.
- Strong execution capabilities and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Expanding presence across airport, railway and metro advertising segments.
- Diversified revenue base across multiple clients, locations and geographies
- Established client relationships supporting repeat business and customer retention.
- Experience of Promoters and senior management in the outdoor media advertising industry.
- Access to strategic advertising rights across airports, railway stations, metro systems and city media.
Financials
| Metric | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 31.28 | 22.37 | 21.24 |
| Total Income | 46.76 | 36.91 | 32.27 |
| Profit After Tax | 5.56 | 4.70 | 3.68 |
| EBITDA | 8.58 | 7.18 | 5.58 |
| NET Worth | 18.02 | 12.47 | 7.76 |
| Reserves and Surplus | 11.57 | 6.02 | 6.95 |
| Total Borrowing | 7.96 | 5.50 | 8.10 |
Amounts in ₹ Crore (restated)
Key performance indicators
| KPI | Mar 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| ROE | 36.44% |
| ROCE | 30.06% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 |
| RoNW | 30.83% |
| PAT Margin | 11.96% |
| EBITDA Margin | 18.47% |
| NAV | 27.94 |
| Price to Book Value | 2.65 |
Valuation
Valuation Metric
Pre IPO
EPS (₹)
8.61
P/E (x)
8.59
Market Cap at Offer Price
₹48Cr.
Shareholding
| Category | Pre IPO | Post IPO |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 100% | 73.61% |
| Public | 26.39% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Objects of the issue
- — Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets
- — Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airpor
- — Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company
- — To meet Working Capital requirements
- — General Corporate Purpose
Intermediaries
Registrar
Kfin Technologies Ltd.
Lead manager(s)
Hem Securities Ltd.
FAQs
How to apply in Century Business Media IPO through Zerodha?+
Zerodha customers can apply online in Century Business Media IPO using UPI as a payment gateway. Zerodha customers can apply in Century Business Media IPO by login into Zerodha Console (back office) and submitting an IPO application form. Steps to apply in Century Business Media IPO through Zerodha Visit the Zerodha website and login to Console. Go to Portfolio and click the IPOs link. Go to the ' Century Business Media IPO ' row and click the 'Bid' button. Enter your UPI ID, Quantity, and Price. Submit IPO application form. Visit the UPI App (net banking or BHIM ) to approve the mandate. Visit Zerodha IPO Application Process Review for more detail.
When Century Business Media IPO will open?+
The Century Business Media IPO opens on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 and closes on Wed, Sep 16, 2026.
What is the lot size of Century Business Media IPO?+
Century Business Media IPO lot size is 1600 , and the minimum amount required for application is ₹2,36,800 , with 2 lots being the minimum application size .
How to apply for Century Business Media IPO?+
You can apply in Century Business Media IPO online using either UPI or ASBA as a payment method. ASBA IPO application is available in the net banking of your bank account. UPI IPO Application is offered by brokers who don't offer banking services. Read more detail about applying IPO online through Zerodha , Upstox , 5Paisa , Nuvama , HDFC Bank , and SBI Bank .
When is Century Business Media IPO allotment?+
The finalization of Basis of Allotment for Century Business Media IPO will be done on Thursday, September 17, 2026 , and the allotted shares will be credited to your demat account by Fri, Sep 18, 2026 . Check the Century Business Media IPO allotment status .
When is Century Business Media IPO listing date ?+
The Century Business Media IPO listing date is not yet announced. The tentative date of listing is Mon, Sep 21, 2026 .
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