Century Business Media IPO
Century Business Media IPO Details
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Open Date
11 Sep 2026
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Close Date
16 Sep 2026
- IPO Price Range
₹ 70 to ₹74
- IPO Size
₹ 17.11 Cr
Century Business Media IPO Timeline
Century Business Media IPO Subscription Status
| Date | QIB | NII | Retail | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Sep-2026 | 0.00 | 0.32 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
Last Updated: 11 September 2026 10:58 AM by 5paisa
Century Business Private Limited provides Out-of-Home advertising solutions across airports, railways, metro networks and traditional city media. Its portfolio includes digital and static displays, hoardings, billboards and transit advertising. The Company holds advertising rights across several airports, 714 railway stations under East Central Railway, and metro stations. With a presence across Eastern and North-Eastern India, it serves corporates, government bodies, PSUs, agencies and clients across diverse sectors nationwide.
Established in: 1999
Managing Director: Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
Peers:
Bright Outdoor Media Limited
Signpost India Limited
Simca Advertising Limited
Century Business Media Objectives
1. Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets
2. Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airpor
3. Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company
4. To meet Working Capital requirements
5. General Corporate Purpose
Century Business Media IPO Size
| Types | Size |
|---|---|
| Total IPO Size | ₹17.11 Cr |
| Offer For Sale | - |
| Fresh Issue | ₹17.11 Cr |
Century Business Media IPO Lot Size
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | 2,24,000 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 | 3,200 | 2,36,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 4,800 | 3,36,000 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 12,800 | 9,47,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 14,400 | 10,08,000 |
Century Business Media IPO Reservation
| Investors Category | Subscription (times) | Shares Offered* | Shares bid for | Total Amount (Cr.)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QIB (Ex Anchor) | 0.00 | 4,38,400 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Institutional Buyers | 0.32 | 3,31,200 | 1,05,600 | 0.781 |
| bNII | 0.46 | 2,20,800 | 1,00,800 | 0.746 |
| sNII | 0.04 | 1,10,400 | 4,800 | 0.036 |
| Retail | 0.02 | 7,71,200 | 16,000 | 0.118 |
| Total** | 0.08 | 15,40,800 | 1,21,600 | 0.900 |
*The "Shares Offered" and "Total Amount" are calculated using the upper limit of the issue price range.
**Shares allocated to anchor investors (or market makers) are excluded from the total number of shares offered.
| Particulars (In ₹ Crores) | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Revenue | 32.03 | 36.65 | 46.43 |
| EBITDA | 5.58 | 7.18 | 8.58 |
| PAT | 3.68 | 4.70 | 5.56 |
| Particulars (In ₹ Crores) | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Total Assets | 21.24 | 22.37 | 31.28 |
| Share Capital | 0.81 | 6.45 | 6.45 |
| Total Liabilities | 21.24 | 22.37 | 31.28 |
| Particulars (In ₹Crores.) | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Operating Activities | o.16 | 5.40 | 6.05 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Investing Activities | -1.52 | -2.35 | -4.31 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Financing Activities | 1.65 | -3.25 | 1.62 |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.29 | -0.20 | 3.35 |
Strengths
1. Exclusive advertising rights across key transit locations
2. Diversified presence across multiple OOH media formats
3. Established footprint across airports and railway stations
4. Broad clientele spanning several major industry sectors
Weaknesses
1. Operations concentrated largely across Eastern Indian markets
2. Revenue dependent on securing key advertising rights
3. Significant exposure to airport and railway segments
4. Reliance on third parties for certain media assets
Opportunities
1. Growing digitalisation of outdoor advertising media formats
2. Metro network expansion creates new advertising opportunities
3. Rising brand spending across high-footfall transit locations
4. Geographic expansion can diversify existing revenue base
Threats
1. Intense competition for premium advertising media rights
2. Regulatory changes may affect transit advertising operations
3. Economic slowdowns could reduce corporate advertising budgets
4. Expiring concessions may impact available advertising inventory
1. Exclusive rights across key airport advertising locations
2. Railway advertising network covers 714 railway stations
3. Diversified presence across multiple transit media formats
4. IPO proceeds support media assets and expansion
India’s Out-of-Home advertising landscape is expanding, supported by urbanisation, infrastructure development, higher commuter traffic and increasing adoption of digital formats. Airport, railway and metro advertising offer brands access to high-footfall audiences, strengthening opportunities within transit media. Digital OOH is also gaining prominence as advertisers seek dynamic and measurable campaigns. Century Business Media’s presence across airport, railway and metro locations positions it to participate in this evolving advertising landscape
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FAQs
Century Business Media IPO opens from September 11 2026 to September 16, 2026.
The size of Century Business Media IPO is approximately ₹17.11 crore.
The price band of Century Business Media IPO is fixed at ₹70 to ₹74 per share.
To apply for Century Business Media IPO, follow the steps given below:
● Login to your 5paisa demat account and select the issue in the current IPO section
● Enter the number of lots and the price at which you wish to apply for the Century Business Media IPO.
● Enter your UPI ID and click on submit. With this, your bid will be placed with the exchange.
You will receive a mandate notification to block funds in your UPI app.
The minimum lot size is 3,200 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ₹2,24,000.
The share allotment date of Century Business Media IPO is September 17, 2026.
The Century Business Media IPO will likely be listed on September 21, 2026.
Hem Securities Ltd is the book-running lead manager.
1. Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets
2. Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airpor
3. Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company
4. To meet Working Capital requirements
5. General Corporate Purpose