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Century Business Media IPO

Established in 1999, Century Business Media Limited provides advertising services, mainly through Out-of-Home (OOH) media, including digital and non-digital advertising.

IPO GMP

₹0

+0% expected gain

Price Band

₹74

Lot Size

3200 shares

Min Investment

₹2,36,800

Listing Date

September 21, 2026

About Century Business Media

Company overview, business, and key facts.

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.

Founded

1999

Headquarters

Patna, Bihar

Promoters

Shashi Kumar Chaudhary, Seema Chaudhary

Website

http://www.centurymedia.in/

IPO Details

Issue TypeBook build Issue
Face Value₹10
Price Band₹74
Lot Size3200 shares
Total Issue Size₹17.11 Cr
Fresh Issue₹17.11 Cr
Offer for Sale—
Listing AtBSE SME

Subscription Status

How many times each investor category has bid for the issue.

Qualified Institutional (QIB)47.53x
Non-Institutional (NII)84.45x
Retail Individual (RII)39.81x
Total Subscription53.92x

Financials

Restated summary financials for the most recent periods.

PeriodRevenueProfitAssets
2024 (Consolidated)₹32.27₹3.68₹21.24
2025 (Consolidated)₹36.91₹4.70₹22.37
2026 (Standalone)₹46.76₹5.56₹31.28

Figures are indicative and restated for presentation.

Century Business Media IPO Key Numbers

Calculated by IPOLyst from the published offer-document data. These are figures, not buy or sell calls.

Market cap at upper band

₹64.8 Cr

Post-IPO shares × upper price band

ROE / ROCE

36.44% / 30.06%

As published in the offer document

Debt to equity

0.44

Promoter holding

100% → 73.61%

Before → after the IPO

Issue mix

100% fresh / 0% sale

Fresh issue goes to the company, offer for sale to selling shareholders

GMP-implied gain per lot

₹0

3200 shares on ₹2,36,800. GMP is unofficial.

Watch-outs

  • 1 use-of-proceeds item(s) have no disclosed amount.
Listing price scenarios
If the current GMP holds₹74.000%

Scenarios apply today's grey market premium figures to the upper price band. They are illustrations, not predictions. GMP is unofficial and can be wrong.

Not yet available for this IPO: published risk factors.

IPO Analysis SummaryAI-generated

A plain-language review of Century Business Media's financials, valuation and demand, based only on the verified figures above. For information only. It does not recommend whether to apply.

Century Business Media IPO Review

Analysis based on live GMP, subscription, and issue details.

Century Business Media IPO is currently showing a neutral GMP of ₹0, suggesting the market is cautious about listing gains.

The IPO has been subscribed 53.92x overall — QIB: 47.53x, NII: 84.45x, Retail: 39.81x.

Century Business Media IPO subscription has closed. The shares are expected to list on September 21, 2026.

The minimum investment required is ₹2,36,800 for 3200 shares (1 lot). Retail investors can apply at cut-off price for the best chance of allotment.

Disclaimer: IPO GMP is indicative and sourced from the grey market. This is not investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

Century Business Media IPO — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Business Media IPO GMP today?

Century Business Media IPO GMP (grey market premium) today is ₹0, suggesting an estimated listing gain of +0%. GMP is indicative and subject to change.

What is the price band of Century Business Media IPO?

The price band for Century Business Media IPO is ₹74 with a lot size of 3200 shares. The minimum investment required is ₹2,36,800.

When is Century Business Media IPO allotment date?

Century Business Media IPO allotment is expected to be finalised on September 17, 2026. You can check your allotment status on the registrar's website (Kfin Technologies Ltd.) using your PAN number.

When will Century Business Media IPO list on NSE/BSE?

Century Business Media IPO is expected to list on BSE SME on September 21, 2026.

How to check Century Business Media IPO allotment status?

To check Century Business Media IPO allotment status, visit the registrar's website (Kfin Technologies Ltd.) and enter your PAN number, application number, or DP/Client ID. You can also check on the BSE IPO allotment page at https://www.bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx.

Should I apply for Century Business Media IPO?

Century Business Media IPO has a GMP of ₹0. Before applying, review the company's financials, business model, issue structure (OFS vs fresh issue), and sector outlook. IPOLyst is not a SEBI-registered investment advisor — please consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.

What is the lot size of Century Business Media IPO?

The lot size for Century Business Media IPO is 3200 shares per lot. The minimum investment for retail investors is ₹2,36,800. Retail investors can apply for a maximum of 13 lots or up to ₹2 lakh, whichever is lower.

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