BY THE NUMBERS.
TICKET CLASSES.
HOW FULL THE BUS GOT.
HOW THE ISSUE IS BUILT.
The two legs send the money to different places: a fresh issue raises new capital for the company, while an offer for sale is existing shares being sold by existing shareholders, whose proceeds go to those sellers and not to the company.
WHO GETS WHICH SEATS.
ON THE DASHBOARD.
THE RUNNING RECORD.
WHO ELSE RUNS THIS LINE.
Notes: Source-All the financial information for listed industry peer "Bright Outdoor Media Limited" and "Signpost India Limited" mentioned above is sourced from the Annual Reports of the aforesaid companies for the year ended March 31, 2025, March 31, 2024 and "Simca Advertising Limited" the same is sourced from, prospectus filed with stock exchange dated August 05, 2025 & May 13, 2026 respectively. For the year ended March 31, 2026 Financial Information is sourced from Outcome of Board meeting submitted to exchange for all 3 listed peers companies mentioned above Market Price for the listed peer mentioned above is sourced from stock exchange data dated August 12, 2026 to compute the corresponding financial ratios. Further, P/E Ratio is based on the current market price of the respective scrips available on BSE SME, NSE Emerge and BSE respectively. The EPS, NAV, RoNW and Total Income of the Company are taken as per Restated Financial Statement for the Financial Year 2025-26. NAV per share is computed as the closing net worth divided by the closing outstanding number of paid-up equity shares. NAV per share is computed as the closing net worth divided by the closing outstanding number of paid-up equity shares. P/E Ratio of the peer companies are based on the audited financial results of the company for the year ended March 31, 2026. RoNW has been computed as net profit after tax divided by closing net worth Net worth has been computed as total of Equity Share Capital and Reserves & Surplus. The face value of Equity Shares of the Company is ₹10/- per Equity Share and the Issue price is [●] times the face value of equity share.
WHAT THE MONEY IS FOR.
Incorporated in 1999, Century Business Media Limited is engaged in the business of providing advertising services with a primary focus on Out-of-Home (OOH) media formats, covering both digital and non-digital solutions. The Company operates mainly in the Airport OOH (AOOH) and Railway OOH (ROOH) segments, offering advertising spaces both within and outside airport terminal buildings as well as through digital and static hoardings across railway stations and railway land. The Company has established its operational presence across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North Eastern states, managing outdoor media assets and executing advertising campaigns in these regions, while also providing OOH advertising services across India through a mix of exclusive and non-exclusive media rights. Century Business Media holds exclusive advertising rights at Patna, Ranchi, Deoghar, Darbhanga, and Jorhat airports, non-exclusive rights at Dimapur and Itanagar airports, and marketing rights at Gaya, Agartala, and Silchar airports. In the Railway OOH segment, it holds exclusive advertising rights outside station campuses under the East Central Railway zone, which covers the divisions of Danapur, Dhanbad, Mughalsarai, Samastipur, and Sonepur, together encompassing 714 railway stations. In the Metro OOH segment, the Company currently holds advertising rights on PSDs at Howrah and Esplanade metro stations. The Company operates a store-cum-workshop facility at Sinha Library Road, Kotwali, G.P.O, Patna, Bihar, which is used for storing advertising materials and equipment and for managing inventory for ongoing campaigns. Its client base spans corporate, non-corporate, government, and non-government organizations, including public sector undertakings, across industries such as banking and financial services, insurance, education, healthcare, hosiery, jewellery, FMCG, oil and gas, power and energy, steel, mining, and infrastructure services. It also provides services to government departments, including tourism and communication agencies at both state and central levels. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had an employee base of 59 employees, including key managerial personnel, supporting its operations and growth.
ON THE ROSTER.
COMMON QUESTIONS.
What is the Century Business Media IPO price band?+
The indicative price band is ₹70–74 per share. The binding terms are the ones in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP).
What is the lot size of the Century Business Media IPO?+
One lot is 1600 shares. At the upper band of ₹74, one lot works out to ₹1,18,400.
When does the Century Business Media IPO open and close?+
The issue opened on 11 Sept 2026 and closed on 16 Sept 2026. Dates can move — the registrar and the exchange notices are the record.
When is the Century Business Media IPO allotment?+
Allotment is scheduled for 17 Sept 2026. The basis of allotment is published by the registrar to the issue. BuyUnlistedShares does not accept, process or track IPO applications.
When does Century Business Media list?+
Listing is scheduled for 21 Sept 2026 on BSE SME.
Where will Century Business Media be listed?+
Century Business Media is proposed for listing on BSE SME. It is an SME issue, so it trades on the SME platform.
How large is the Century Business Media IPO?+
The issue size is ₹17.11 Cr — a fresh issue of ₹16.24 cr. Figures are indicative and subject to the RHP.
How was the Century Business Media IPO subscribed?+
The issue was subscribed 1.15× overall. By category: qib 3.51×, nii 0.41×, small hni 0.04×, big hni 0.59×, retail 0.12×. Subscription figures are as reported by the exchanges.
Who is the registrar for the Century Business Media IPO?+
The registrar to the issue is Kfin Technologies Ltd. (040-79615565), ssl.ipo@kfintech.com.
Where can I check the Century Business Media IPO allotment status?+
Allotment status is published by the registrar on its own official portal: https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/. Use the registrar's site directly — BuyUnlistedShares does not ask for PAN, application numbers or any other applicant detail.
What is the P/E ratio of the Century Business Media IPO?+
The P/E ratio on file for this issue is 8.59, and the post-issue P/E is 11.67, stated as of 31 Mar 2026. A reported ratio is not a view on value.