Century Business Media Limited
ListedSMECommunication Services · BSE
Century Business Media Limited, originally incorporated in 1999 as Century Business Private Limited, is part of the Century Group and operates in the Indian Outdoor Advertising (OOH) industry. The Company was renamed Century Business Media Private Limited in February 2024 and was later converted into a public limited company in September 2024. With a media network reaching more than 60 crore people across various states, the Company holds exclusive advertising rights across locations such as airports, railway stations and city hoardings. It provides nationwide outdoor advertising solutions that help brands reach consumers across different locations and media formats. With expertise in digital, data and new-age technologies, Century Business Media focuses on delivering targeted and outcome-driven advertising campaigns. The Company has a presence in Patna and Kolkata and operates across key OOH formats including airports, railway properties and bus shelters.
Price Band
₹70 – ₹74
Issue Size
₹231.20 L Cr
Lot Size
1600 shares
GMP
—
Est. Listing
₹74
at current GMP
Subscribed
44.86x
overall
Open
11 Sep 2026
Close
16 Sep 2026
Allotment
17 Sep 2026
Refund
18 Sep 2026
Demat Credit
19 Sep 2026
Listing
21 Sep 2026
Last updated 7 days ago
Overall Subscription
44.86x
Total Demand
QIB Multiplier
1.09x
Institutions & Funds
NII / HNI
114.24x
High Net-Worth
Retail (RII)
39.81x
Individual Bidders
Category-Wise Subscription Breakup
Live bidding breakdown by institutional, non-institutional, and retail investors
| Category | Shares Offered | Shares Applied / Bid | Times Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 438,400 | 479,395 | 1.09x |
| NIB | 331,200 | 37,835,200 | 114.24x |
| HNIs(10L +) | 220,800 | 31,524,800 | 142.78x |
| HNIs (2-10L) | 110,400 | 6,310,400 | 57.16x |
| RETAIL | 771,200 | 30,700,800 | 39.81x |
| EMPLOYEES | — | 105,735 | 0.00x |
| Total | 1,872,000 | 106,956,330 | 44.86x |
Application-Wise Breakup
Total unique applications received across retail and HNI tranches
| Category | Applications Reserved | Applications Received | Times Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | — | 34 | 0.00x |
| NIB | — | 3,438 | 0.00x |
| RETAIL | 241 | 239,255 | 992.76x |
| EMPLOYEES | — | 934 | 0.00x |
| HNIs(10L +) | 46 | 2,174 | 47.26x |
| HNIs (2-10L) | 23 | 2,929 | 127.35x |
| Shareholder | — | — | 0.00x |
| Total Applications | 310 | 248,764 | 802.46x |
Day-Wise Subscription Progress
About Century Business Media Limited Public Issue & Market Profile
Century Business Media Limited is bringing an initial public offering (IPO) in the Communication Services sector with an aggregate issue size of ₹23,12,000 Crores. The shares are offered at a price band of ₹70 to ₹74 per equity share on BSE. Currently, market analysts recommend evaluating the company's financial valuation, price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, and peer comparison prior to submitting bids.
Bidding & Quota Instructions:
The public offer consists of a fresh issue and offer-for-sale structured under SEBI regulations. Bidding is open to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), Non-Institutional Bidders (NII/HNI), and Retail Individual Investors (RII). Applications can be submitted online using ASBA or UPI mandate through certified stock brokers and net banking portals.
Allotment Reconciliation Schedule:
Following the close of bidding on 2026-09-16, the basis of allotment is scheduled to be finalized on 2026-09-17. Investors can verify their application status online by submitting their PAN card number, Application Number, or DP Client ID on the registrar's official portal (Kfin Technologies Limited) or the BSE allotment checking window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the issue size and price band for Century Business Media Limited IPO?
The Century Business Media Limited IPO aggregate issue size is ₹23,12,000 Crores with an equity price band set at ₹70 to ₹74 per equity share. The retail lot size is 1600 shares requiring a minimum capital outlay of approx. ₹1,18,400.
How can I check Century Business Media Limited IPO live subscription demand?
Live subscription figures are compiled real-time from the NSE and BSE bidding engines. You can track QIB, NII/HNI, and Retail category multiples directly on our dedicated live subscription page.
Where will Century Business Media Limited IPO allotment status be published?
The basis of allotment will be published on the official registrar portal (Kfin Technologies Limited) and the BSE status verification website on or around 2026-09-17.