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- Lead Manager
- HEM SECURITIES LIMITED
- IPO Registrar
- KFin Technologies Limited
- IPO Open Date
- 11th Sep 2026
- IPO Close Date
- 16th Sep 2026
- Allotment date
- 17th Sep 2026
- Listing date
- 21st Sep 2026
- Issue Size
- ₹ 17 Cr.
- Issue Price Band
- ₹ 70 to 74
- Lot Size
- 1600 Share
- Minimum Investment
- ₹ 236800
Disclaimer: IPO details, GMP, subscription figures, and other related information are for informational purposes only and may not always be accurate or up to date. Please verify the latest details from official sources before investing.
About Century Business Media Limited
Incorporated in 1999, Century Business Media Limited is engaged in the business of providing advertising services with a primary focus on Out-of-Home (OOH) media formats, covering both digital and non-digital solutions.
Business Segments
The Company operates mainly in the Airport OOH (AOOH) and Railway OOH (ROOH) segments, offering advertising spaces both within and outside airport terminal buildings as well as through digital and static hoardings across railway stations and railway land.
Airport OOH Rights
Century Business Media holds:
- Exclusive advertising rights at Patna, Ranchi, Deoghar, Darbhanga, and Jorhat airports
- Non-exclusive rights at Dimapur and Itanagar airports
- Marketing rights at Gaya, Agartala, and Silchar airports
Railway & Metro OOH Rights
In the Railway OOH segment, it holds exclusive advertising rights outside station campuses under the East Central Railway zone, which covers the divisions of Danapur, Dhanbad, Mughalsarai, Samastipur, and Sonepur, together encompassing 714 railway stations.
In the Metro OOH segment, the Company currently holds advertising rights on PSDs at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations.
Geographic Presence
The Company has established its operational presence across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North Eastern states, managing outdoor media assets and executing advertising campaigns in these regions, while also providing OOH advertising services across India through a mix of exclusive and non-exclusive media rights.
Operations
The Company operates a store-cum-workshop facility at Sinha Library Road, Kotwali, G.P.O, Patna, Bihar, which is used for storing advertising materials and equipment and for managing inventory for ongoing campaigns.
Clientele
Its client base spans corporate, non-corporate, government, and non-government organizations, including public sector undertakings, across industries such as banking and financial services, insurance, education, healthcare, hosiery, jewellery, FMCG, oil and gas, power and energy, steel, mining, and infrastructure services.
It also provides services to government departments, including tourism and communication agencies at both state and central levels.
Workforce
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had an employee base of 59 employees, including key managerial personnel, supporting its operations and growth.
IPO Subscription Details
| Category | Shares Offered | Shares Applied | Subscription Times (x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB (Ex Anchor) | 4,38,400 (26.45%) | 15,40,800 | 3.51 |
| NII | 4,48,000 (27.03%) | 1,34,400 | 0.30 |
| bNII (> ₹10L) | 2,20,800 (13.32%) | 1,29,600 | 0.59 |
| sNII (< ₹10L) | 1,10,400 (6.66%) | 4,800 | 0.04 |
| Retail | 7,71,200 (46.53%) | 92,800 | 0.12 |
| Total | 16,57,600 (100.00%) | 17,68,000 | 1.07 |
Grey Market Premium (GMP)
| GMP Date | IPO Price | GMP | Estimated Listing Price | Estimated Profit* | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-09-2026 | ₹74 | ₹0 | ₹74 ( 0.00% ) | ₹0.00 | 11-Sep-2026 11:59 AM |
Financials of Century Business Media Limited
A quick overview of the key financial performance of Century Business Media Limited.
Total Assets (₹ Cr)
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit after Tax (₹ Cr)
*All values are in Rs. Cr
Company Financials
Revenue increased by 27%, Profit after Tax (PAT) increased by 18%, Total Assets increased by 40% between FY2025 and FY2026.
| Period Ended | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 32.03 | 36.65 | 46.43 |
| Assets | 21.24 | 22.37 | 31.28 |
| Total Income | 32.27 | 36.91 | 46.76 |
| Profit After Tax | 3.68 | 4.70 | 5.56 |
| EBITDA | 5.58 | 7.18 | 8.58 |
| Net Worth | 7.76 | 12.47 | 18.02 |
| Reserves & Surplus | 6.95 | 6.02 | 11.57 |
| Total Borrowings | 8.10 | 5.50 | 7.96 |
IPO Lot Size
Application
Lots
Shares
Amount
Individual Investors (IND) (Min)
2
3,200
₹ 2,36,800
Individual Investors (IND) (Max)
2
3,200
₹ 2,36,800
S-HNI (Min)
3
4,800
₹ 3,55,200
S-HNI (Max)
8
12,800
₹ 9,47,200
B-HNI (Min)
9
14,400
₹ 10,65,600
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Investors (IND) (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹ 2,36,800 |
| Individual Investors (IND) (Max) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹ 2,36,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 4,800 | ₹ 3,55,200 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 12,800 | ₹ 9,47,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 14,400 | ₹ 10,65,600 |
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
| KPI | Latest |
|---|---|
| ROE (%) | 36.44 |
| ROCE (%) | 30.06 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.44 |
| RoNW (%) | 30.83 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 11.96 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 18.47 |
|
Pre IPO
Post IPO
|
|
| EPS (₹) |
8.61
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|
| P/E (x) |
-
-
|
| Promoter Holding (%) |
94.93
69.88
|
| Market Cap | 48 |
IPO Lead Manager(s)
Lead Manager Details
- HEM SECURITIES LIMITED
- Contact Person: Ravi Kumar Gupta
- SEBI Registration Number: INM000010981
- Investor Grievance Email: redressal@hemsecurities.com
- Website: https://www.hemsecurities.com
- Email: ib@hemsecurities.com
- Phone: +91-22-49060000
- Address: 904, A Wing, Naman Midtown, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013, Maharashtra, India
IPO Registrar
- Registrar Name
- KFin Technologies Limited
- cbml.ipo@kfintech.com
- Phone
- 40 6716 2222
- Contact Person
- M Murali Krishna
- SEBI Registration Number
- INR000000221
- Address
- Selenium Tower B, Plot No. 31 and 32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad 500032, Telangana, India
- Website
- https://www.kfintech.com/
Company Contact Details
- Company Name
- Century Business Media Limited
- info@centurymedia.in
- Phone
- 0612-2320672/76
- Contact Person
- Shashank Poddar
- Corporate Identity Number
- U73100BR1999PLC009001
- Address
- 107, Emarat Firdaus Exhibition Road, Patna, Bihar, India, 800001
- Website
- https://centurymedia.in/
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