Century Business Media IPO
Miscellaneous • ₹17cr
Medium risk because:
- 5 material risk factors disclosed in DRHP
- Heavy dependence on government or PSU customers
- SME listing with thinner post-listing liquidity
IPOFins risk score from DRHP risk factors, subscription demand & issue structure
Price Band
₹11-16
Lot Size
1600 shares
Issue Size
₹17cr
Open
11 Sept 2026
Close
16 Sept 2026
Subscription
53.4×
IPO Schedule
| Issue Open Date | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Issue Close Date | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Allotment Date | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Listing Date | 21 Sept 2026 |
About Century Business Media
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.  
Company Details
Founders / Promoters
Mr Shashi Kumar Chaudhary
Founded
1999
Registrar
KFin Techologies Ltd
Documents
DRHP / RHP Document (PDF)
View official prospectus →
Investment Analysis
Century Business Media — IPOFins Verdict
QuantitativeDriven by QIB demand at 47.5x and moderate disclosed risk (6/10), Century Business Media listed at a premium of 362.5% to its issue price. SME listings are also thinner and more volatile after listing. The signals lean constructive — still confirm valuation against listed peers and read the DRHP before applying beyond one lot.
- 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.
Score breakdown — what drove this verdict
Moderate risk from DRHP → score -0.4
Institutional subscription → score +2.0
Strong retail interest → score +0.5
Actual listing outcome → score +1.5
SME IPOs have lower liquidity after listing → score −0.5
Base score: 5.0 · Final score = base + all factor adjustments, capped 1–10. Full methodology →
IPOFins Score is a quantitative signal from subscription demand, disclosed risk, and listing data — not investment advice. Not SEBI-registered.
Listing Performance
Issue Price
₹16
Listing Price
₹74
Listing Gain/Loss
+362.50%
Listing Date
21 Sept 2026
Price Since Listing
Returns are measured against the ₹16 issue price.
Listing
₹74
+362.5%
1 Week
₹68.76
+329.8%
Current
₹68.76
+329.8%
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FAQ
What is the price band of Century Business Media IPO?
The price band is ₹11-16 per share with a lot size of 1600 shares. Minimum investment: ₹25,600.
What does Century Business Media do?
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.  
Should I apply for Century Business Media IPO?
Century Business Media listed at ₹74 (+362.5% premium to the ₹16 issue price) after 53.4x subscription. IPOFins Score 8/10: Driven by QIB demand at 47.5x and moderate disclosed risk (6/10), Century Business Media listed at a premium of 362.5% to its issue price. SME listings are also thinner and more volatile after listing. The signals lean constructive — still confirm valuation against listed peers and read the DRHP before applying beyond one lot.
Who founded Century Business Media?
Century Business Media was founded by Mr Shashi Kumar Chaudhary in 1999.