Century Business Media Limited is an Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising company providing digital and non-digital advertising solutions across airports, railway stations, metro stations and urban locations. It primarily operates in the Airport OOH (AOOH) and Railway OOH (ROOH) segments and has also expanded into Metro OOH advertising, in-shop branding and city-based outdoor media.
The Company’s city media portfolio includes hoardings, billboards, unipoles, pole kiosks, wall wraps, lollipops and gantries. It also provides installation services and sources third-party advertising space based on campaign requirements.
The Company entered the media and advertising sector in 2011 and subsequently expanded into airport advertising, railway advertising and metro advertising in 2013, 2018 and 2024, respectively.
The Company holds advertising rights across 10 airports, exclusive railway advertising rights covering 714 stations, and PSD advertising rights at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations.
The Company has operations across Eastern and North Eastern India while serving clients across India, including corporates, government bodies, PSUs and advertising agencies across sectors such as BFSI, insurance, education, healthcare, FMCG, jewellery, oil and gas, power and energy, steel, mining and infrastructure.
As of July 31, 2026, the Company had an employee base of 58 employees, including Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
Century Business Media IPO – Details
| IPO Opening Date | 11 September 2026 |
| IPO Closing Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Issue Type | Book Building IPO |
| Issue Size | Total Issue: 23,12,000 Shares Worth ₹17.11 Crore Fresh Issue: 23,12,000 Shares Worth ₹17.11 Crore |
| Face Value | ₹10 per equity share |
| IPO Price | ₹70 – ₹74 per share |
| Market Lot | 1600 Shares |
| Min Order | 1600 Shares [ 1 Lot ] |
| Listing At | BSE SME |
| Registrar | Kfin Technologies Ltd. |
| QIB Shares Offered | 50% |
| NII Shares Offered | 15% |
| Retail Shares Offered | 35% |
Century Business Media IPO – Date Schedule
| IPO Open Date | 11 September 2026 |
| IPO Close Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Basis of Allotment | 17 September 2026 |
| Initiation of Refund | 18 September 2026 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | 18 September 2026 |
| IPO Listing Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Cut-off time for UPI mandate confirmation | 5 PM on September 16, 2026 |
Century Business Media IPO – Lots Size & Price
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| Retail (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 |
Competitive Strength
- Established presence across multiple OOH advertising formats.
- Strong execution capabilities and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Expanding presence across airport, railway and metro advertising segments.
- Diversified revenue base across multiple clients, locations and geographies
- Established client relationships supporting repeat business and customer retention.
- Experience of Promoters and senior management in the outdoor media advertising industry.
- Access to strategic advertising rights across airports, railway stations, metro systems and city media.
Company Promoters
- Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
- Seema Chaudhary
- Sangita Dokania
- Shreya Chaudhary
Company Financials
| Period | Total Revenue | Total Expense | Profit After Tax | Total Borrowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2024 | ₹32.27 Cr | ₹27.38 Cr | ₹3.68 Cr | ₹8.10 Cr |
| 31 March 2025 | ₹36.91 Cr | ₹30.55 Cr | ₹4.70 Cr | ₹5.50 Cr |
| 31 March 2026 | ₹46.76 Cr | ₹39.29 Cr | ₹5.56 Cr | ₹7.96 Cr |
Key Performance Indicator
| KPI | Values (Mar 31, 2026) |
|---|---|
| ROE | 36.44% |
| ROCE | 30.06% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 |
| RoNW | 30.83% |
| PAT Margin | 11.96% |
| EBITDA Margin | 18.47% |
| NAV | 27.94 |
| Price to Book Value | 2.65 |
| Pre IPO | Post IPO | |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (₹) | 8.61 | 6.34 |
| P/E (x) | 8.59 | 11.67 |
Object Of The Issue
| Objects of the Issue | Expected Amount (in Crore) |
|---|---|
| Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets. | ₹4.21 |
| Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airport. | ₹3.77 |
| Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company. | ₹1.45 |
| To meet Working Capital requirements. | ₹3.25 |
| General Corporate Purposes. |
✅Strengths
- Strategic Advertising Rights across airports, railways and metro stations.
- Diversified Presence across multiple locations and media formats.
- Strong Execution Capabilities supported by experienced management and client relationships.
⚠️Risks
- Dependence on Concessions as non-renewal of advertising rights could impact operations.
- Fixed MMG Obligations may affect profitability if revenue is lower than expected.
- Customer Concentration as the top 10 customers contributed 45.56% of FY26 revenue.
Century Business Media IPO Promoter Holding
| Pre-Issue Share Holding | 100.00% |
| Post Issue Share Holding | 73.61% |
Century Business Media IPO Prospectus
Company Contact Information
| Century Business Media Limited 107, Emarat Firdaus, Exhibition Road, Patna, Bihar, 800001 Phone: 0612- 232067276 Email: info@centurymedia.in Website: https://centurymedia.in/ |
Century Business Media IPO Registrar
| Kfin Technologies Ltd. Phone: 040-79615565 Email: ssl.ipo@kfintech.com Website: https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/ |
Century Business Media IPO Lead Manager(s)
| 1. Hem Securities Ltd. |
Century Business Media IPO FAQ
| What is the Century Business Media IPO? Century Business Media IPO is an SME IPO. The issue is priced at ₹70 – ₹74 per equity share. The IPO is to be listed on BSE SME. |
| When will Century Business Media IPO open? The IPO is to open on 11 September 2026 for QIB, NII and Retail Investors. |
| What is Century Business Media IPO Investors’ Portion? The Investors portion for QIB – 50%, NII – 15%, and Retail – 35%. |
| What is the Century Business Media IPO Size? Century Business Media IPO size is ₹17.11 Crore. |
| What are the Century Business Media IPO Minimum and Maximum Lot Sizes for Retail Investors? The minimum bid is 3200 Shares for ₹2,36,800, while the maximum bid is 3200 Shares for ₹2,36,800. |
| What is the Century Business Media IPO Allotment Date? Century Business Media IPO allotment date is 17 September 2026. |
| What is the Century Business Media IPO Listing Date? Century Business Media IPO listing date is 21 September 2026. The IPO is to be listed on the BSE SME. |
