Century Business Media IPO
LISTEDSMEListing Performance
▲ 0.00%
Issue Price
₹74
Listing Price
₹74
Listed On
21 Sep 2026
- Price Band
- ₹70 – ₹74
- Lot Size
- 1,600
- Lot Value
- ₹1,18,400
- Open Date
- 11 Sep11 Sep 2026
- Close Date
- 16 Sep16 Sep 2026
- Min Investment
- ₹1,18,400
About Century Business Media
Out-of-home advertising services across airports, railways, metro stations, and city-based locations
Use of IPO Proceeds
Promoters
Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
Chairman & Managing Director · age 57
around 16 years in the same line of business
Pre-issue: 73.93% · Post-issue: 17.69%
Seema Chaudhary
Whole Time Director · age 51
around 14 years in the same line of business
Pre-issue: 3.88% · Post-issue: 0.68%
Sangita Dokania
Non-Executive Director · age 55
around 9 years in the same line of business
Pre-issue: 10.04% · Post-issue: 1.71%
Shreya Chaudhary
Chief Financial Officer · age 30
around 9 years in the same line of business
Pre-issue: 0.08%
Investment Analysis
Quick Analysis: 3 strengths · 6 risk factors· Exchange: BSE SME
Strengths (3)
- •Established presence across airports, railways, metro and city-based advertising locations
- •Experienced promoters and management with strong industry relationships and stakeholder connections
- •Consistent revenue and profit growth over past three financial years
Risk Factors (6)
- •Company and promoters face pending legal proceedings at various adjudication levels; adverse decisions may result in significant liabilities and penalties.
- •Indian economic slowdown, inflation, and global financial turmoil could materially reduce demand for products and increase raw material costs.
- •First public issue with no formal prior market; issue price may not reflect actual post-listing market price or trading activity.
- •Stock Exchange surveillance measures like GSM or ASM may restrict trading frequency or freeze prices, disrupting active market development.
- •Company may retain all future earnings for operations and expansion, resulting in no dividend declarations in the foreseeable future.
- •Post-listing equity share price may fluctuate significantly due to market volatility, competition performance, and various political or economic factors.
Demand snapshot
Subscription and grey market data as reported. Not a recommendation.
- Subscribed 53.70x (QIB 47.53x, NII 84.43x, Retail 39.35x) at close
Investor Quota
Approx. shares reserved per category
Estimated from total issue size; actual reserved lots are set in the RHP.
Application Lot Sizes
Retail caps at ₹2,00,000 (1 lots here). S-HNI is ₹2L–₹10L, B-HNI is above ₹10L.
| Category | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (min) | 1 | 1,600 | ₹1,18,400 |
| Retail (max) | 1 | 1,600 | ₹1,18,400 |
| S-HNI (min) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| S-HNI (max) | 8 | 12,800 | ₹9,47,200 |
| B-HNI (min) | 9 | 14,400 | ₹10,65,600 |
Subscription Status
| Category | Day 1 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 3.51x | 3.51x | 47.53x |
| sNII (S-HNI) | — | — | — |
| bNII (B-HNI) | — | — | — |
| Retail | 0.11x | 0.12x | 39.35x |
| Total | 1.06x | 1.07x | 53.70x |
Colour: red <1x · amber 1–10x · green ≥10x oversubscribed.
Allotment Statistics
Retail Individual Investors (RII)
Subscription
39.35x
Allotment Ratio
1 lot per 40 applicants
Allotment Probability
~2.5%
Non-Institutional Investors (NII / HNI)
Subscription
84.43x
Allotment Type
Proportionate allotment
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
Subscription
47.53x
Allotment Type
Discretionary allotment
Total Subscription
53.70x
Allotment probability is estimated based on subscription data and is not guaranteed. Actual allotment depends on the registrar's process.
Basis of Allotment
Category-wise subscription & allotment ratio
Weigh your chances
IPO Timeline
Issue Opens
11 Sep 2026 · Fri
Issue Closes
16 Sep 2026 · Wed
Bidding Cut-off (UPI Mandate)
16 Sep 2026 · 5:00 PM IST
Allotment
17 Sep 2026 · Thu
Listing
21 Sep 2026 · Mon
Issue Opens
11 Sep 2026 · Fri
Issue Closes
16 Sep 2026 · Wed
Bidding Cut-off (UPI Mandate)
16 Sep 2026 · 5:00 PM IST
Allotment
17 Sep 2026 · Thu
Listing
21 Sep 2026 · Mon
IPO Details
| Registrar | KFin Technologies Limited |
| Exchange | BSE SME |
| ISIN | — |
| Face Value | ₹10 |
| Issue Size | ₹17.11 Cr |
| Fresh Issue | — |
| OFS Size | — |
| Lead Managers | HEM SECURITIES LIMITED |
3-Year Financial Summary
Revenue trend
↑ FY24→FY26
| Fiscal Year | Revenue (₹Cr) | PAT (₹Cr) | EPS | P/E | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 46.43 | 5.56 | — | — | 30.83% |
| FY25 | 36.65 | 4.7 | — | — | 37.74% |
| FY24 | 32.03 | 3.68 | — | — | 47.38% |
Detailed Line Items (₹ Cr)
| Line Item | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 32.27 | 36.91 | 46.76 |
| EBITDA | 5.58 | 7.18 | 8.58 |
| Net Worth | 7.76 | 12.47 | 18.02 |
| Cash Flow — Operating | 0.16 | 5.4 | 6.05 |
| Cash Flow — Investing | -1.52 | -2.35 | -4.31 |
| Cash Flow — Financing | 1.65 | -3.25 | 1.62 |
From the company's offer document (DRHP/RHP); restated figures where available.
Valuation at Issue Price
Issue P/E
—
Price ÷ EPS
EPS (FY26)
—
Earnings per share
RoNW
30.83%
Return on net worth
ROCE
—
Not in abridged DRHP
EBITDA margin
18.5%
EBITDA ÷ revenue
Price/NAV
—
NAV not in abridged DRHP
Check the valuation yourself
Company Fundamentals
12 sections extracted from this filingCapital Structure
Capital structure not disclosed in this filing.The capital-structure table was not found in Century Business Media's offer document (common in abridged prospectuses).
Shareholding Pattern
Pre-Issue
Pre-Issue not disclosed in this filing.Not separately disclosed in Century Business Media's filing.
Post-Issue
Post-Issue not disclosed in this filing.Not separately disclosed in Century Business Media's filing.
Source: Century Business Media offer document (DRHP/RHP).
Reservations & OFS
Investor Reservation
- QIB50.00%
- NII / HNI15.00%
- Retail35.00%
OFS Selling Shareholders
No offer-for-sale component (or sellers not disclosed).
Source: Century Business Media offer document (DRHP/RHP).
Board & Management
Board of Directors (5)
- Shashi Kumar Chaudhary₹0.39 Cr p.a.
Chairman & Managing Director
B. Com (Honours)
Associated with the Company since 1999; over 39 years of experience
- Seema Chaudhary₹0.30 Cr p.a.
Whole Time Director
Not Available
Associated with the Company since 2012; over 26 years of experience
- Sangita Dokania₹0.06 Cr p.a.
Non-Executive Director
Intermediate in year 1987
Associated with the Company since 2024; approximately 9 years of experience in outdoor media advertising industry
- Lata Bagri
Independent Director
Qualified Company Secretary
Over 21 years of experience in corporate laws, secretarial practice, and financial matters; member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India since 2004
- Abhishek Kumar Ray
Independent Director
Bachelor of Commerce in Principle and Practice of Insurance (Vocational) Honours from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, 2013
Around 10 years of experience in Real Estate Business and construction services
Key Managerial Personnel (3)
- Shreya Chaudhary₹0.10 Cr p.a.
Chief Financial Officer
Bachelor of Commerce from University of Delhi, 2017
Over 9 years of experience in Accounts, Finance, taxation matters and audits
- Shashank Poddar₹0.02 Cr p.a.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India since 2013; Bachelor of Laws from Patna Law College, 2018
Over 11 years of experience in secretarial matters
- Jitendra Kumar Sharma₹0.05 Cr p.a.
Head of Administration
Bachelor of Commerce, 2002; Master's degree in Science (Comp. Science), 2004
Around 10 years of experience in office Administration, Team Handling Management Information Systems, including 2 years with the Company
Source: Century Business Media offer document (DRHP/RHP).
Industry & Market
Per IBEF (India Brand Equity Foundation), Magna Global Advertising Forecast, CRISIL, Media Partners Asia, a report commissioned by the company (not independent).
Peer Comparison
| Company | P/E | EPS | RoNW % | NAV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 29.48 | 12.26 | 12.96 | 85.03 |
| Signpost India Limited | 20.55 | 13.14 | 24.13 | 54.44 |
| Simca Advertising Limited | 12.75 | 18.88 | 57.24 | 24.24 |
Material Litigation
| Type | Against | Matters | Amount (₹Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | Company | 2 | — |
Real estate and property-related civil disputes involving Raunak Vatika Pvt. Ltd.
Registrar (RTA)
SEBI-registered Registrar & Transfer Agent — handles allotment and refunds.
Registrar:KFin Technologies Limited→Lead Managers (BRLMs)
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Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Century Business Media IPO opening?
The Century Business Media IPO opens on 11 Sep 2026 and closes on 16 Sep 2026. Check this page for the latest updates as we refresh every 30 minutes.
What is the price band of the Century Business Media IPO?
The price band for the Century Business Media IPO is ₹70 to ₹74. The final price is announced after the book-building process and is confirmed before listing.
What is the lot size and minimum investment for the Century Business Media IPO?
The minimum lot size is 1600 shares with a minimum investment of ₹1,18,400. Retail investors can apply for up to the retail limit defined by SEBI.
What is the GMP of Century Business Media IPO today?
Grey Market Premium data for Century Business Media is not available yet. It typically starts appearing a few days before the IPO opens.
When will the Century Business Media IPO list on NSE and BSE?
The Century Business Media IPO is expected to list on 21 Sep 2026 on BSE SME. Actual listing day trading begins at the start of the normal market session.
How can I check the Century Business Media IPO allotment status?
The registrar for this IPO is KFin Technologies Limited. You can check your allotment status on the registrar's portal using your PAN, application number, or DP ID. We link to the registrar directly on our allotment page after the allotment date.
Is the Century Business Media IPO a mainboard or SME issue?
Century Business Media is a SME IPO that will list on the NSE Emerge or BSE SME platform. SME IPOs require a minimum application value of one lakh rupees.
How do I apply for the Century Business Media IPO?
You can apply for the Century Business Media IPO through any SEBI-registered broker such as Zerodha, Upstox, or Angel One using UPI or ASBA while the issue is open for bidding.
What is the allotment ratio for Century Business Media IPO?
Based on the retail subscription of 39.35x, the estimated allotment ratio is 1 lot per 40 applicants (approximately 2.5% chance of allotment). This is an estimate and actual allotment may vary.
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