Century Business Media Limited
Bookbuilding IPO · BSE
- Price band
- ₹70 - ₹74
- Lot size
- 1,600 shares
- Issue amount
- ₹17.1 cr
- Total subscription
- 44.86×
- Opens
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Sept 2026
- Allotment
- 17 Sept 2026
- Listing
- 21 Sept 2026
Offer at a glance
Issue overview
- Issue size
- 23,12,000 shares
- Face value
- ₹10 per share
- Minimum investment
- ₹1,12,000
- Fresh issue
- ₹17.1 cr
- Offer for sale
- ₹0 cr
- Registrar
- Kfin Technologies Limited
- Listing exchange
- BSE
- Maximum investment
- ₹1,18,400
- Issue type
- Bookbuilding IPO
- Shares before issue
- 64,49,280
- Shares after issue
- 87,61,280
Lot sizes
| Category | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RETAIL | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| sHNI | 3 | 4,800 | ₹3,55,200 |
| bHNI | 9 | 14,400 | ₹10,65,600 |
Share reservation
Subscription & GMP
Subscription by category
Reported 16 Sept 2026
GMP history
Day-wise demand
Application-wise demand
| Category | Reserved applications | Applied applications |
|---|---|---|
| QIB | 0 | 34 |
| NIB | 0 | 3,438 |
| RETAIL | 241 | 2,39,255 |
| EMPLOYEES | 0 | 934 |
| HNIs(10L +) | 46 | 2,174 |
| HNIs (2-10L) | 23 | 2,929 |
| Shareholder | 0 | 0 |
Subscription demand
Amounts in ₹ crore. HNI subcategories are included in the NII total.
| Category | Offered | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| QIBs | 3.24 | 3.55 |
| FIIs | 0 | 5.98 |
| Others | 0 | 147.31 |
| RETAIL | 5.71 | 227.19 |
| NIB | 2.45 | 279.98 |
| HNIs 2+ | 0.82 | 46.7 |
| HNIs 10+ | 1.63 | 233.28 |
| EMPLOYEES | 0 | 0.78 |
Financial performance
Company financials
In Crores · Reported periods may include interim results.
Key performance indicators
| Metric | Mar-26 | Mar-25 | Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | 8.61 | 7.3 | 5.72 |
| ROE | 36.44 | 46.52 | 62.15 |
| ROCE | 30.06 | 36.65 | 32.57 |
| RONW | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PRE IPO(PE) | 8.59 | 0 | 0 |
| POST IPO(PE) | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
Values and labels as reported in the issue data.
Peer comparison
| Company | P/E(X) | CMP* (₹) | Face value (₹) | NAV/Share (₹) | RONW(%) | EPS (Basic) (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 29.48 | 361.40 | 10.00 | 85.03 | 12.96 | 12.26 |
| Signpost India Limited | 20.55 | 270.05 | 2.00 | 54.44 | 24.13 | 13.14 |
| Century Business Media Limited | 8.59 | 74.00 | 10.00 | 27.94 | 30.83 | 8.61 |
| Simca Advertising Limited | 12.75 | 240.8 | 10.00 | 24.24 | 57.24 | 18.88 |
Company information
Company profile
Century Business Media Limited, originally incorporated in 1999 as Century Business Private Limited, is part of the Century Group and operates in the Indian Outdoor Advertising (OOH) industry. The Company was renamed Century Business Media Private Limited in February 2024 and was later converted into a public limited company in September 2024. With a media network reaching more than 60 crore people across various states, the Company holds exclusive advertising rights across locations such as airports, railway stations and city hoardings. It provides nationwide outdoor advertising solutions that help brands reach consumers across different locations and media formats. With expertise in digital, data and new-age technologies, Century Business Media focuses on delivering targeted and outcome-driven advertising campaigns. The Company has a presence in Patna and Kolkata and operates across key OOH formats including airports, railway properties and bus shelters.
Strengths
- Diversified Client Base Across India: The company serves clients across multiple states, including Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, with projects undertaken across India.
- Strategic Advertising Rights Across Media Assets: The company holds advertising and marketing rights across airports, railway stations and metro stations, giving it access to a wide range of outdoor advertising opportunities.
- Experienced Promoters & Management Team: Promoter and MD Shashi Kumar Chaudhary has around 25 years of service-sector experience, including 15 years in outdoor advertising. Whole-time Director Seema Chaudhary also has around 25 years of experience, including 13 years in outdoor advertising, supporting business strategy and operations.
Risk factors
- Dependence on Government Concession & Licensing Agreements: The company relies 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 reduce revenue and affect its market position.
- Risk of Security Deposit Forfeiture: The company has to provide significant security deposits under various concession agreements. If these deposits are forfeited or invoked, it could put pressure on the company’s liquidity.
- Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) Obligations: Some airport and railway agreements require the company to pay fixed MMG amounts regardless of actual advertising revenue. Lower revenue due to seasonal demand, reduced passenger traffic or unexpected disruptions could make these payments difficult and affect financial performance.
Promoters
Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
Seema Chaudhary
Registrar & documents
Lead manager
Hem Securities Limited
Registrar & contacts
Kfin Technologies Limited
[email protected]Official registrar portal ↗IPO allotment status guide →Registered office
107 Emarat Firdaus Exhibition Road Patna, Bihar, 800001
0612- 232067276
[email protected]Company website ↗Understanding CENTURYOOH IPO data
Compare the price band and required investment with the company profile, financial results and offer documents. Subscription figures show reported demand by category; they do not establish the value of the business. GMP is an unofficial indication and can change before listing.