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Century Business Media IPO 2026: GMP Today, Price, Dates, Lot Size, Review & Details
Century Business Media IPO is a ₹17.11 crore BSE SME IPO opening from September 11 to Sept...
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Century Business Media IPO
Century Business Media IPO details, live grey market premium (GMP), dates, price band, lot size, subscription & review.
Live GMP Today
₹0
+0.0%
Est. Listing: ₹74.00
Price Band
₹70 - ₹74
Per equity share
Lot Size
1600 Shares
Min Invest: ₹2,36,800
Issue Size
₹17.11 Cr
Fresh: ₹17.11 Cr
Issue Dates
10 September 2026 – 15 September 2026
Bidding period
Subscription
53.92x
Total overall demand
Century Business Media IPO Details
Key facts at a glance| IPO Open Date | 10 September 2026 | IPO Close Date | 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis of Allotment | 16 September 2026 | Listing Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Price Band | ₹70 - ₹74 per share | Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Market Lot Size | 1600 Shares | Min Investment (Retail) | ₹2,36,800 |
| Total Issue Size | ₹17.11 Cr | Issue Type | Book Built Issue IPO |
| Fresh Issue | ₹17.11 Cr | Offer for Sale (OFS) | — |
| Listing At | BSE SME | Issue Category | SME Issue |
| Registrar | Kfin Technologies Ltd. | ||
Century Business Media IPO Timetable (Tentative Dates)
| Event | Tentative Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | 10 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| IPO Close Date | 15 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| Basis of Allotment | 16 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Initiation of Refunds | 18 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | 18 September 2026 | Tentative |
| IPO Listing Date | 20 September 2026 | Tentative |
| Cut-off time for UPI Mandate Confirmation | 16 September 2026 (5:00 PM) | Deadline |
* Note: Timelines are tentative and subject to regulatory confirmation. UPI mandate approvals must be completed by 5:00 PM on the IPO closing day.
Century Business Media IPO Lot Size & Investment Details
Application limits for Retail and HNI investors| Application Category | Lots | Shares | Amount (at Cut-off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 Lots | 3,200 Shares | ₹2,36,800 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 Lots | 3,200 Shares | ₹2,36,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 Lots | 4,800 Shares | ₹3,55,200 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 Lots | 12,800 Shares | ₹9,47,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 Lots | 14,400 Shares | ₹10,65,600 |
Century Business Media IPO Live GMP & Movement History
Daily unofficial grey market trends
Current Grey Market Premium
₹0 +0.0%
Estimated Listing Price
₹74.00
| Date | IPO GMP (₹) | Estimated Listing Price | Estimated Listing Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | ₹74.00 | 0.00% |
| 10 Sept 2026 | ₹0 | ₹74.00 | +0.00% |
Disclaimer: Grey Market Premium (GMP) figures are purely unofficial and indicative rates traded in the unregulated grey market. GMP is highly volatile and does not guarantee the actual listing price. Always consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before bidding.
Century Business Media IPO Subscription Status
Demand breakdown by investor category
Retail
39.81x
QIB
47.53x
NII / HNI
84.45x
Total
53.92x
Century Business Media Company Financials
Restated figures (₹ in Crores)| Period | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Profit After Tax (PAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Consolidated) | 21.24 Cr. | 32.27 Cr. | 27.38 Cr. | 3.68 Cr. |
| 2025 (Consolidated) | 22.37 Cr. | 36.91 Cr. | 30.55 Cr. | 4.70 Cr. |
| 2026 (Standalone) | 31.28 Cr. | 46.76 Cr. | 39.29 Cr. | 5.56 Cr. |
* Amounts reported in ₹ Crores as sourced from company regulatory filings (RHP/DRHP).
Century Business Media IPO Valuation & KPIs
Key metrics pre-issue
EPS
8.61 (Basic)
P/E Ratio
N/A
RoNW
30.83%
NAV per share
₹27.94
RoCE
30.06%
RoE
36.44%
Debt to Equity
0.44
PAT Margin
11.96%
EBITDA Margin
18.47%
Century Business Media Peer Group Comparison
Listed industry peers| Company Name | P/E | EPS (₹) | RoNW (%) | NAV (₹) | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 29.48 | 12.26 | 12.96% | 85.03 | 153.03 Cr. |
| Cash UR Drive Marketing Limited | 20.55 | 13.14 | 24.13% | 54.44 | 575.93 Cr. |
| Signpost India Limited | 12.75 | 18.88 | 57.24% | 24.24 | 127.22 Cr. |
About Century Business Media
Century Business Media Limited engages in out-of-home advertising services across India, specializing in locations such as airports, railway stations, metro stations, and city sites. The company generates revenue by providing advertising spaces and managing outdoor campaigns utilizing various static and digital media formats, including hoardings, unipoles, billboards, lollypops, and LED screens. Its offerings cater to clients across various sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, FMCG, steel, mining, and infrastructure. Century Business Media Limited secures advertising inventory through concession, licensing, and marketing agreements with government authorities such as the Airports Authority of India and Indian Railways, alongside municipal bodies and private lessors.
Key Strengths
- Access to strategic advertising rights across multiple high-traffic media assets.
- Diversified revenue stream from clients across multiple geographic regions in India.
- Strong client retention driven by focus on execution and customer satisfaction.
- Experienced promoter group and senior management team guiding business growth.
- A wide range of static and digital outdoor media display formats is offered.
Key Risks
- Business depends heavily on concession agreements with government authorities.
- Revenue is geographically concentrated in Bihar and Jharkhand.
- Forfeiture of security deposits could severely impact company liquidity.
- Fixed Minimum Monthly Guarantee obligations exist regardless of revenue.
- Reliance on third-party vendors for site fabrication and maintenance services.
Century Business Media IPO Reservation & Share Quotas
The Century Business Media IPO reservation shows how the offered shares are allocated across different investor categories. Anchor investors have been allocated 28.30% of the offered shares, while qualified institutional buyers excluding the anchor portion are reserved 18.96%.
Non-institutional investors have a 14.33% allocation and retail investors have the largest category allocation at 33.36%. This distribution gives investors a clear view of the proposed share allocation before the IPO opens.
| Investor Category | Share Offered | -% Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Investor | 6,54,400 Shares | 28.30% |
| QIB (Ex. Anchor) | 4,38,400 Shares | 18.96% |
| NII Shares Offered | 3,31,200 Shares | 14.33% |
| Retail Shares Offered | 7,71,200 Shares | 33.36% |
Note: The reservation figures are based on the IPO allocation details provided for Century Business Media.
Century Business Media IPO Anchor Investors
The Century Business Media IPO anchor bidding is scheduled for September 10, 2026, one day before the public issue opens. A total of 6,54,400 shares are offered to anchor investors as part of the IPO allocation.
The anchor investor allocation provides an indication of the institutional participation ahead of the public subscription period. The anchor investor list can be referred to through the provided document, while the applicable lock-in periods are shown below.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Anchor Bidding Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Shares Offered | 6,54,400 Shares |
| Anchor Size | [.] Cr. |
| Lock-in End Date – 50% Shares (30 Days) | 2026 |
| Lock-in End Date – 50% Shares (90 Days) | 2026 |
Note: Anchor allocation and lock-in details are based on the information provided for Century Business Media IPO.
Century Business Media IPO Important Dates
| Particular | Dates |
|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | 11 Sept 2026 |
| IPO Close Date | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Basis of Allotment | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Refunds | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Credit to Demat Account | 18 Sept 2026 |
| IPO Listing Date | 21 Sept 2026 |
Note: The timeline for ਸੈਂਚੁਰੀ ਬਿਜ਼ਨਸ ਮੀਡੀਆ IPO is tentative and subject to change.
Century Business Media Promoters and Shareholding Pattern
The promoters of Century Business Media are Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary. Before the IPO, the promoters and promoter group held 64,49,280 shares, representing 100% of the company's shareholding.
Following the IPO, the promoter and promoter group holding is expected to reduce to 73.61%. The remaining 26.39% will be held by other shareholders, reflecting the dilution in promoter ownership after the fresh issue.
| Particular | Pre IPO Shares | Pre IPO % Shares | Post IPO Shares | Post IPO % Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 6,449,280 | 100% | 6,449,280 | 73.61% |
| Others* | – | -% | 2,312,000 | 26.39% |
| Total | 64,49,280 | 100% | 8,761,280 | 100% |
Note: The holding pattern is based on the shareholding details provided for Century Business Media IPO.
Century Business Media Objects of the Issue & Utilisation of Proceeds
| Purpose | Crores |
|---|---|
| Purpose | INR crores (%) |
| Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets | 4.21 (24.61%) |
| Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airport | 3.77 (22.03%) |
| Repayment and/or prepayment of certain borrowings | 1.45 (8.47%) |
| To meet Working Capital requirements | 3.25 (18.99%) |
| General corporate purposes | 4.43 (25.90%) |
Note: Objectives are as specified in the DRHP/RHP documents of ਸੈਂਚੁਰੀ ਬਿਜ਼ਨਸ ਮੀਡੀਆ.
Century Business Media About the IPO
Established in 1999, Century Business Media Limited provides advertising services, mainly through Out-of-Home (OOH) media, including digital and non-digital advertising.
The company mainly operates in airports and railway stations. It provides advertising spaces inside and outside airport terminals, as well as digital and traditional hoardings at railway stations and on railway land.
The company has a strong presence in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North Eastern states. It also provides OOH advertising services across India through both exclusive and non-exclusive media rights.
Century Business Media Company Financial Report
| Period | Revenue | Expense | PAT | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Consolidated) | 32.27 Cr. | 27.38 Cr. | 3.68 Cr. | 21.24 Cr. |
| 2025 (Consolidated) | 36.91 Cr. | 30.55 Cr. | 4.70 Cr. | 22.37 Cr. |
| 2026 (Standalone) | 46.76 Cr. | 39.29 Cr. | 5.56 Cr. | 31.28 Cr. |
Note: Financial numbers for ਸੈਂਚੁਰੀ ਬਿਜ਼ਨਸ ਮੀਡੀਆ are in ₹ Crores unless stated otherwise.
Century Business Media Company Valuation & Key Performance Indicators
| KPI | Values |
|---|---|
| ROE | 36.44% |
| ROCE | 30.06% |
| EBITDA Margin | 18.47% |
| PAT Margin | 11.96% |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.44 |
| Earning Per Share (EPS) | 8.61 (Basic) |
| Price/Earning P/E Ratio | - |
| Return on Net Worth (RoNW) | 30.83% |
| Net Asset Value (NAV) | 27.94 |
Note: Valuation KPIs for ਸੈਂਚੁਰੀ ਬਿਜ਼ਨਸ ਮੀਡੀਆ are computed for FY2026.
Century Business Media Peer Group Comparison
| Company | EPS | PE Ratio | RoNW % | NAV | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 12.26 | 29.48 | 12.96% | 85.03 | 153.03 Cr. |
| Cash UR Drive Marketing Limited | 13.14 | 20.55 | 24.13% | 54.44 | 575.93 Cr. |
| Signpost India Limited | 18.88 | 12.75 | 57.24% | 24.24 | 127.22 Cr. |
Note: Peer group comparisons for ਸੈਂਚੁਰੀ ਬਿਜ਼ਨਸ ਮੀਡੀਆ are sourced from DRHP filings.
Century Business Media Lead Managers & Merchant Bankers
- Hem Securities Ltd.
Century Business Media IPO FAQs
Century Business Media IPO opens for subscription on 10 September 2026 and closes on 15 September 2026.
The price band for Century Business Media IPO is set at ₹70.00 to ₹74.00 per share.
The minimum market lot size is 1600 shares. A retail investor can apply for a minimum of 1 lot requiring an investment of 3,200 Shares (₹2,36,800).
The latest Grey Market Premium (GMP) for Century Business Media IPO is ₹0. GMP represents the unofficial premium at which shares trade prior to listing.
The basis of allotment for Century Business Media IPO is tentatively scheduled for 16 September 2026, and shares are expected to list on the stock exchanges on 20 September 2026.
Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the official registrar for Century Business Media IPO. Investors can check their IPO allotment status directly on the registrar's portal once finalized.
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