About Century Business Media Ltd IPO
Century Business Media IPO is a proposed SME public issue comprising a fresh issue of up to 23.12 lakh equity shares. The IPO is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform, with Hem Securities Limited acting as the Book Running Lead Manager and KFin Technologies Limited as the registrar.
The company is promoted by Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary, who are also its key promoters. The funds raised through the issue are proposed to be used for purchasing media assets, paying security deposits for advertising rights at select airports, repaying borrowings, meeting working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes.
About Century Business Media Ltd.
Established in September 1999 as Century Business Private Limited, Century Business Media Ltd. operates in the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry. Over the years, the company has expanded beyond traditional outdoor advertising into airport, railway and metro advertising. Its services cover advertising spaces at airports, digital and static displays at railway stations, Platform Screen Door (PSD) advertising at metro stations and in-shop branding.
The company also offers a range of traditional outdoor advertising formats, including hoardings, billboards, unipoles, multipoles, pole kiosks, wall wraps, wall paintings, lollipops and gantries. It started its outdoor media operations in Bihar and Jharkhand in 2011, entered airport advertising in 2013, expanded into West Bengal and the North Eastern region in 2016, added railway advertising in 2018 and entered metro advertising in 2024.
Century Business Media has a strong OOH presence across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the North Eastern states, with advertising rights at several airports, 714 railway stations under the East Central Railway zone, and Howrah and Esplanade metro stations.
Its diverse clientele includes corporates, government bodies, PSUs, advertising agencies and media firms across sectors such as BFSI, insurance, education, healthcare, FMCG, jewellery, energy, steel and infrastructure. The company also procures temporary advertising assets from third-party hoarding owners when required.
Century Business Media IPO is a proposed SME public issue comprising a fresh issue of up to 23.12 lakh equity shares. The IPO is proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform, with Hem Securities Limited acting as the Book Running Lead Manager and KFin Technologies Limited as the registrar. The company is promoted by Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary, who are also its
Century Business Media IPO Subscription Breakdown
| Investory Category | Subscription Percentage | Amount Raised (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) | 49.78% | 11,50,913.6 crores |
| Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) | 15.09% | 3,48,880.8 crores |
| Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) | 35.13% | 8,12,205.6 crores |
Century Business Media IPO Strengths & Weaknesses
Presence across airport, railway, metro and traditional outdoor advertising formats.
Established advertising rights across key airports, railway stations, metro systems and city locations.
Growing presence across multiple geographies and OOH segments.
Diverse client base spread across industries and locations.
Strong execution capabilities with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Established client relationships that support repeat business.
Experienced promoters and senior management with knowledge of the outdoor advertising industry.
Century Business Media IPO Important Dates & Issue Details
| Allotment Date | Listing Date | Refund Date |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep '26 | 21 Sep '26 | 18 Sep '26 |
| Issue Composition: | |
|---|---|
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Total Issue Size | 23,12,000 shares (aggregating up to To be announced) |
| Fresh Issue | 2,19,520 shares (aggregating up to ₹21,95,200 crores) |
| Offer for Sale | 0 shares of ₹10 (aggregating up to To be announced) |
| Issue Type | Book Building IPO |
| Post-Issue Shareholding Pattern: | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Issue Shareholding | 100 shares |
| Post-Issue Shareholding | 100 shares |
Century Business Media IPO Lot Size and Investment Details
| Minimum Lot Size | 1,600 shares |
| Maximum Lot Size (Retail) | -- |
The lot size of Century Business Media ipo has been designed to ensure broad participation while maintaining optimal price discovery.
How to Apply for Century Business Media IPO
- Log in to your Choice account
- Select IPO
- Enter the number of lots and your price
- Verify UPI ID
- Complete the transaction on your UPI app
Century Business Media IPO Contact & Registrar Details
Contact Details
Address
107 Emarat Firdaus Exhibition Road Patna
Phone Number
Website
Registrar Details
Registrar Name
Kfin Technologies Ltd.
Phone Number
Century Business Media Lead Manager(s)
| Book Running Lead Manager(s) |
|---|
| Hem Securities Ltd. |