Century Business Media IPO GMP today is Rs 0. Investors can use this GMP along with price band and subscription status for a better IPO review.
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Century Business Media IPO GMP & Allotment
Century Business Media Limited engages in out-of-home advertising services across India, specializing in locations such as airports, railway stations, metro stations, and city sites. The company generates revenue by providing advertising spaces and managing outdoor campaigns utilizing various static and digital media formats, including hoardings, unipoles, billboards, lollypops, and LED screens. Its offerings cater to clients across various sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, FMCG, steel, mining, and infrastructure. Century Business Media Limited secures advertising inventory through concession, licensing, and marketing agreements with government authorities such as the Airports Authority of India and Indian Railways, alongside municipal bodies and private lessors.
- IPO Price Band
- ₹70.00 - ₹74.00
- Lot Size
- 1,600 Shares
- Bidding Closes
- 16 Sept 2026
- Listing Date
- 21 Sept 2026
Quick Answer & Highlights
Century Business Media IPO GMP Today & Key Takeaways
Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Century Business Media IPO officially listed on 21 Sept 2026 at Rs 74.00, delivering a +0.00% listing gain compared to its issue price of Rs 17.11. Pre-listing, its final recorded Grey Market Premium (GMP) was ₹0.
Century Business Media IPO officially listed on 21 Sept 2026 at ₹74.00, delivering a +0.00% listing gain compared to its issue price of ₹17.11. Pre-listing, its final recorded Grey Market Premium (GMP) was ₹0.
| Key Metric | Figure | Status / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Current GMP | ₹0 | +0% vs upper band (11 Sept 2026) |
| Est. Listing Price | ₹74.00 | +0.00% Est. Listing Gain |
| Price Band | ₹70.00 - ₹74.00 | SME IPO |
| Retail Minimum Investment | ₹2,36,800 | 2 Lot (1,600 Shares) |
| Bidding Window | 11 Sept 2026 – 16 Sept 2026 | Listed |
| Allotment & Listing Dates | Allotment: 17 Sept 2026 | Listing: 21 Sept 2026 |
Current GMP Status
₹0
+0% vs upper band
Est. Listing Gain
+0.00%
Last Trend
11 Sept 2026
Listing Price
₹74.00
Retail Entry
₹2,36,800
IPO Details
Complete IPO information
| IPO Open Date | 11 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| IPO Close Date | 16 Sept 2026 |
| IPO Price Band | ₹70.00 - ₹74.00 |
| Lot Size | 1,600 Shares |
| Current GMP | ₹0 |
| Estimated Listing Gain | +0.00% |
| Issue Size | Approx ₹17.11 Cr |
| Fresh Issue | Approx ₹17.11 Cr |
| Issue Type | SME |
| IPO Listing | BSE SME |
| Retail Quota | TBA |
| Registrar | Kfin Technologies Ltd. |
| Overall Subscription | 53.92x |
| Minimum Investment | ₹2,36,800 |
| DRHP Draft Prospectus | |
| RHP Draft Prospectus |
Demand Tracker
Subscription Status
| Category | Shares Reserved | Shares Applied | Subscription (x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 4.38 | 208.35 | 47.53xx |
| NII | 4.48 | 378.35 | 84.45xx |
| Retail | 7.71 | 307.01 | 39.81xx |
| Overall Subscription | 16.58 | 893.71 | 53.92xx |
Analysis
IPO Snapshot & Investor Takeaways
At the upper end of its price band, Century Business Media is priced at ₹74 per share. With a minimum lot size of 1,600 shares, a retail investor applying for one lot would need approximately ₹2,36,800 to participate in this SME issue.
The latest recorded Grey Market Premium for Century Business Media stands at ₹0, implying an estimated listing gain of around 0.00% over the issue price if it holds until listing. GMP reflects informal grey-market sentiment rather than a guaranteed outcome, and can change at any point until the day of listing.
As of the latest update, Century Business Media's IPO was subscribed 53.92x overall, with a category-wise breakdown of Retail 39.81x, QIB 47.53x, NII 84.45x.
Among the strengths highlighted in Century Business Media's IPO documents: Access to strategic advertising rights across multiple high-traffic media assets.; Diversified revenue stream from clients across multiple geographic regions in India..
Investors should also weigh the risk factors Century Business Media has disclosed, including: Business depends heavily on concession agreements with government authorities..
A share of Century Business Media's issue proceeds is earmarked for Repayment Of Borrowings: 1.45 (8.47%).
SME IPOs list on the dedicated SME platform of BSE/NSE. They usually involve smaller issue sizes and a higher per-lot investment than Mainboard issues, with comparatively lower institutional participation.
Timeline
IPO roadmap at a glance
✓
Bidding Opens
11 Sept 2026
✓
Bidding Closes
16 Sept 2026
✓
Allotment
17 Sept 2026
✓
Listing
21 Sept 2026
| Event / Milestone | Scheduled Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bidding Opens | 11 Sept 2026 | Completed |
| Bidding Closes | 16 Sept 2026 | Completed |
| Allotment | 17 Sept 2026 | Completed |
| Listing | 21 Sept 2026 | Completed |
Grey Market Premium
Daily GMP status
| Date | GMP | Change | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | ₹0.00 | - | TBA |
| 10 Sept 2026 | ₹0.00 | - | 0.00% |
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Market Lot
Application size breakdown
| Category | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Minimum | 2 Lot | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| Retail Maximum | 2 Lot | 3,200 | ₹2,36,800 |
| S-HNI Minimum | 3 Lot | 4,800 | ₹3,55,200 |
| S-HNI Maximum | 8 Lot | 12,800 | ₹9,47,200 |
| B-HNI Minimum | 9 Lot | 14,400 | ₹10,65,600 |
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Fund Utilization
Objects of the Issue & Official Documents
- Repayment Of Borrowings 1.45 (8.47%)
- General Corporate Purpose 4.43 (25.90%)
Issue Notes
Important takeaways before applying
Strengths
- Access to strategic advertising rights across multiple high-traffic media assets.
- Diversified revenue stream from clients across multiple geographic regions in India.
- Strong client retention driven by focus on execution and customer satisfaction.
- Experienced promoter group and senior management team guiding business growth.
- A wide range of static and digital outdoor media display formats is offered.
Risks
- Business depends heavily on concession agreements with government authorities.
- Revenue is geographically concentrated in Bihar and Jharkhand.
- Forfeiture of security deposits could severely impact company liquidity.
- Fixed Minimum Monthly Guarantee obligations exist regardless of revenue.
- Reliance on third-party vendors for site fabrication and maintenance services.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Reservation
The Century Business Media IPO reservation shows how the offered shares are allocated across different investor categories. Anchor investors have been allocated 28.30% of the offered shares, while qualified institutional buyers excluding the anchor portion are reserved 18.96%.
Non-institutional investors have a 14.33% allocation and retail investors have the largest category allocation at 33.36%. This distribution gives investors a clear view of the proposed share allocation before the IPO opens.
| Investor Category | Share Offered | -% Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Investor | 6,54,400 Shares | 28.30% |
| QIB (Ex. Anchor) | 4,38,400 Shares | 18.96% |
| NII Shares Offered | 3,31,200 Shares | 14.33% |
| Retail Shares Offered | 7,71,200 Shares | 33.36% |
Note: The reservation figures are based on the IPO allocation details provided for Century Business Media.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Anchor Investors
The Century Business Media IPO anchor bidding is scheduled for September 10, 2026, one day before the public issue opens. A total of 6,54,400 shares are offered to anchor investors as part of the IPO allocation.
The anchor investor allocation provides an indication of the institutional participation ahead of the public subscription period. The anchor investor list can be referred to through the provided document, while the applicable lock-in periods are shown below.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Anchor Bidding Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Shares Offered | 6,54,400 Shares |
| Anchor Size | [.] Cr. |
| Lock-in End Date – 50% Shares (30 Days) | 2026 |
| Lock-in End Date – 50% Shares (90 Days) | 2026 |
Note: Anchor allocation and lock-in details are based on the information provided for Century Business Media IPO.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Dates
| Particular | Dates |
|---|---|
| IPO Open Date | 11 Sept 2026 |
| IPO Close Date | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Basis of Allotment | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Refunds | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Credit to Demat Account | 18 Sept 2026 |
| IPO Listing Date | 21 Sept 2026 |
Note: The timeline for Century Business Media IPO is tentative and subject to change.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Promoters and Holding Pattern
The promoters of Century Business Media are Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary. Before the IPO, the promoters and promoter group held 64,49,280 shares, representing 100% of the company's shareholding.
Following the IPO, the promoter and promoter group holding is expected to reduce to 73.61%. The remaining 26.39% will be held by other shareholders, reflecting the dilution in promoter ownership after the fresh issue.
| Particular | Pre IPO Shares | Pre IPO % Shares | Post IPO Shares | Post IPO % Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 6,449,280 | 100% | 6,449,280 | 73.61% |
| Others* | – | -% | 2,312,000 | 26.39% |
| Total | 64,49,280 | 100% | 8,761,280 | 100% |
Note: The holding pattern is based on the shareholding details provided for Century Business Media IPO.
Analysis
Century Business Media Objects of the Issue & Utilisation of Proceeds
| Purpose | Crores |
|---|---|
| Purpose | INR crores (%) |
| Funding Capital Expenditure towards Purchase of Media Assets | 4.21 (24.61%) |
| Payment of Security Deposit for advertising rights at Patna Airport | 3.77 (22.03%) |
| Repayment and/or prepayment of certain borrowings | 1.45 (8.47%) |
| To meet Working Capital requirements | 3.25 (18.99%) |
| General corporate purposes | 4.43 (25.90%) |
Note: Objectives are as specified in the DRHP/RHP documents of Century Business Media.
Analysis
Century Business Media About Ipo
Established in 1999, Century Business Media Limited provides advertising services, mainly through Out-of-Home (OOH) media, including digital and non-digital advertising.
The company mainly operates in airports and railway stations. It provides advertising spaces inside and outside airport terminals, as well as digital and traditional hoardings at railway stations and on railway land.
The company has a strong presence in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North Eastern states. It also provides OOH advertising services across India through both exclusive and non-exclusive media rights.
Analysis
Century Business Media Company Financials
| Period | Revenue | Expense | PAT | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Consolidated) | 32.27 Cr. | 27.38 Cr. | 3.68 Cr. | 21.24 Cr. |
| 2025 (Consolidated) | 36.91 Cr. | 30.55 Cr. | 4.70 Cr. | 22.37 Cr. |
| 2026 (Standalone) | 46.76 Cr. | 39.29 Cr. | 5.56 Cr. | 31.28 Cr. |
Note: Financial numbers for Century Business Media are in ₹ Crores unless stated otherwise.
Analysis
Century Business Media Company Valuation – FY2026
| KPI | Values |
|---|---|
| ROE | 36.44% |
| ROCE | 30.06% |
| EBITDA Margin | 18.47% |
| PAT Margin | 11.96% |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.44 |
| Earning Per Share (EPS) | 8.61 (Basic) |
| Price/Earning P/E Ratio | - |
| Return on Net Worth (RoNW) | 30.83% |
| Net Asset Value (NAV) | 27.94 |
Note: Valuation KPIs for Century Business Media are computed for FY2026.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Peer Group Comparison
| Company | EPS | PE Ratio | RoNW % | NAV | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoor Media Limited | 12.26 | 29.48 | 12.96% | 85.03 | 153.03 Cr. |
| Cash UR Drive Marketing Limited | 13.14 | 20.55 | 24.13% | 54.44 | 575.93 Cr. |
| Signpost India Limited | 18.88 | 12.75 | 57.24% | 24.24 | 127.22 Cr. |
Note: Peer group comparisons for Century Business Media are sourced from DRHP filings.
Analysis
Century Business Media IPO Lead Managers aka Merchant Bankers
- Hem Securities Ltd.
Comparison
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FAQ
Century Business Media IPO FAQs
Century Business Media IPO price band is Rs 70.00 to Rs 74.00. Check the latest issue price, lot size and GMP together before applying.
Century Business Media IPO open date is 11 Sept 2026, close date is 16 Sept 2026, and listing date is 21 Sept 2026.
Century Business Media IPO lot size is 1,600 shares. The minimum retail investment is Rs 2,36,800.
Century Business Media is classified as a SME IPO. This helps investors quickly understand the issue category and exchange segment.
Century Business Media IPO subscription status currently shows Retail 39.81x, QIB 47.53x, NII 84.45x, Overall 53.92x.
Century Business Media Limited engages in out-of-home advertising services across India, specializing in locations such as airports, railway stations, metro stations, and city sites. The company generates revenue by providing advertising spaces and managing outdoor campaigns utilizing various static and digital media formats, including hoardings, unipoles, billboards, lollypops, and LED screens. Its offerings cater to clients across various sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, FMCG, steel, mining, and infrastructure. Century Business Media Limited secures advertising inventory through concession, licensing, and marketing agreements with government authorities such as the Airports Authority of India and Indian Railways, alongside municipal bodies and private lessors.
Century Business Media IPO issue size is 17.11 and the expected allotment date is 17 Sept 2026.
In our empirical study of 104 Indian IPO listings, positive GMP was followed by a positive listing gain 69.9% of the time. However, as an exact forecast, the median variation between GMP-implied gain and actual listing price was 7.8 percentage points. GMP reflects informal market sentiment and should always be evaluated alongside company valuation and fundamentals.
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