Century Business Media IPO open date is September 11, 2026 and the IPO will close on September 16, 2026. Century Business Media IPO is a Book build Issue. The company to raise around ₹17.11 crores via IPO that comprises fresh issue of ₹17.11 crores and offer for sale up to [.] equity shares with face value of ₹10 each.
Century Business Media IPO price band is ₹70 to ₹74 per share. The retail quota is 35%, QIB is 50%, and HNI is 15%. Century Business Media IPO to list on BSE SME on September 21, 2026. The allotment of Century Business Media IPO date is September 17, 2026.
The company reported revenue of ₹46.76 crores in 2026 against ₹36.91 crores in 2025. The company reported profit of ₹5.56 crores in 2026 against profit of ₹4.70 crores in 2025. As per the financials, the IPO investors should apply the IPO for a long term.
Last updated on 14-Sep-2026 08:26:15
| Subscription Details (No. of Shares) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Offered | Applied | Times |
| QIBs | 438400 | 1540800 | 3.51 |
| HNIs | 331200 | 134400 | 0.41 |
| bHNI | 220800 | 129600 | 0.59 |
| sHNI | 110400 | 4800 | 0.04 |
| Individual | 771200 | 92800 | 0.12 |
| Total | 1540800 | 1768000 | 1.15 |
Application-Wise Breakup | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Reserved | Applied | Times |
| HNIs (10L+) | 46 | 9 | 0.2 |
| HNIs (3-10L) | 23 | 1 | 0.04 |
| Individual | 241 | 29 | 0.12 |
| 7% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 12% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹0.3 | ₹0.4 | ₹0.4 | ₹0.5 | ₹0.5 | ₹0.6 |
Lot Size & Investment
| Category | Lot(s) | Qty | Amount | Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUAL | 2 | 3200 | 236800 | 241 |
| sHNI | 3 | 4800 | 355200 | 23 |
| bHNI | 9 | 14400 | 1065600 | 46 |
Share Reservation
| Category | Shares Offered | % |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2312000 | 100% |
| Anchor | 654400 | 28.3% |
| QIB | 438400 | 18.96% |
| HNI | 331200 | 14.33% |
| INDIVIDUAL | 771200 | 33.36% |
| Market Maker | 116800 | 5.05% |
About the Company
IPO Details
Century Business Media SME IPO 2026 is a book-built public issue scheduled to open on September 11, 2026, and close on September 16, 2026. The company is looking to raise approximately ₹17.11 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares. The IPO is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. Century Business Media SME IPO Details
The issue has a price band of ₹70–₹74 per share and bids can be placed in lots of 1,600 shares, with additional bids in multiples of 1,600 shares. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
| KPI | Mar-26 | Mar-25 | Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 36.44% | 46.52% | 62.15% |
| ROCE | 30.06% | 36.65% | 32.57% |
| EPS (BASIC) | 8.61 | 7.30 | 5.72 |
| P/E Pre IPO | 8.59 | ||
| P/E Post IPO | 11.67 |
Company Financial (In ₹Crore)
| Period Ended | 31-Mar-26 | 31-Mar-25 | 31-Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Peer Comparison (Valuation)
| Company | P/E (x) | CMP*(₹) | Face value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Business Media Limited | 8.59 | 74.00 | 10.00 |
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 29.48 | 361.40 | 10.00 |
| Signpost India Limited | 20.55 | 270.05 | 2.00 |
| Simca Advertising Limited | 12.75 | 240.8 | 10.00 |
SOURCE:RHP,All the financial information for listed industry peer "Bright Outdoor Media Limited" and “Signpost India Limited” mentioned above is sourced from the Annual Reports of the aforesaid companies for the year ended March 31, 2025, March 31, 2024 and “Simca Advertising Limited” the same is sourced from, prospectus filed with stock exchange dated August 05, 2025 & May 13, 2026 respectively. For the year ended March 31, 2026 Financial Information is sourced from Outcome of Board meeting submitted to exchange for all 3 listed peers companies mentioned above. we have shown the P/E ratio of the IPO issuer company based on the pre-IPO valuation, and the CMP has been represented by the IPO issue price (upper price band).
Peer Comparison (Financial Performance)
| Company | NAV/Share (₹) | RoNW (%) | EPS (Basic) (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Business Media Limited | 27.94 | 30.83 | 8.61 |
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 85.03 | 12.96 | 12.26 |
| Signpost India Limited | 54.44 | 24.13 | 13.14 |
| Simca Advertising Limited | 24.24 | 57.24 | 18.88 |
About Company
Century Business Media Limited was originally incorporated as “Century Business Private Limited” on September 23, 1999, under the Companies Act, 1956, with the Registrar of Companies, Bihar. Subsequently, pursuant to a Special Resolution dated January 8, 2024, the Company changed its name to “Century Business Media Private Limited” on February 8, 2024. Thereafter, pursuant to a Special Resolution dated June 28, 2024, the Company was converted into a Public Limited Company and renamed “Century Business Media Limited”, with a fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued on September 16, 2024.
Founded in 1999, Century Group of companies has emerged as a leading player in the Indian Outdoor Advertising (OOH) Industry. Its media basket reaches more than 60 crore people across various states, with exclusive advertising rights covering airports, railway stations and city hoardings.
The Company is a well-networked OOH advertising agency that enables brands to conduct nationwide outdoor advertising campaigns. Its understanding of digital, data and new-age technologies supports its focus on outcome-driven advertising solutions.
The Company has a presence in Patna and Kolkata, covering key media formats and properties such as airports, railways and bus shelters, enabling brands to reach consumers across different locations.
Strengths
Diversified Client Base Across India: Serves clients across Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and other states, with assignments undertaken across India through direct rights and third-party arrangements.
Strategic Advertising Rights Across Media Assets: Holds exclusive advertising rights at 5 airports and non-exclusive rights at 2 airports, along with marketing rights at 3 airports. It also holds exclusive Railway OOH rights across 714 stations in 5 divisions and Metro OOH advertising rights at Howrah and Esplanade stations.
Experienced Promoters & Management Team: Promoter and MD Shashi Kumar Chaudhary brings around 25 years of service-sector experience, including 15 years in outdoor advertising, while Whole-time Director Seema Chaudhary has around 25 years of service-sector experience, including 13 years in outdoor advertising, supporting strategic planning, operations, media acquisition and business development.
Risk Factors
Dependence on Government Concession & Licensing Agreements: The Company depends significantly on concession, licensing and marketing agreements with authorities such as AAI, Indian Railways and Metro Rail authorities. Failure to renew or retain these rights could adversely affect revenues and market position.
Risk of Security Deposit Forfeiture: The Company is required to provide substantial, generally non-interest-bearing security deposits under concession agreements. Their forfeiture or invocation could adversely affect the Company’s liquidity.
Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) Obligations: Certain airport and railway agreements require payment of fixed MMGs irrespective of actual revenue. Lower advertising revenue due to seasonal fluctuations, reduced passenger traffic, pandemics or infrastructure disruptions could make these obligations difficult to meet and adversely affect business and financial condition.
Conclusion
The Century Business Media SME IPO 2026 is a ₹17.11 crore fresh issue in the OOH advertising sector. With a price band of ₹70–₹74 and a proposed BSE SME listing, the issue may be of interest to investors looking for SME IPO opportunities. However, investors should conduct their own research and consider the risks associated with SME stocks before applying.
Century Business Media SME IPO – FAQs
What is the Century Business Media IPO date?
The IPO is scheduled to open on September 11, 2026, and close on September 16, 2026.
What is the Century Business Media IPO price band?
The price band is ₹70 to ₹74 per equity share.
What is the Century Business Media IPO lot size?
The minimum bid lot is 1,600 shares.
What is the minimum investment in Century Business Media IPO?
At the upper price of ₹74, one lot of 1,600 shares requires ₹1,18,400. Some investor categories have different minimum bid requirements; applicants should check the applicable category rules before applying.
Where will Century Business Media IPO be listed?
The IPO is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform.
What is the Century Business Media IPO GMP today?
GMP is unofficial and changes based on grey-market activity. At the latest reporting checked, no GMP was being quoted.