Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is an established, content-driven educational publishing house focused on the K–12 segment, catering to CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula across India. The Company provides high-quality textbooks along with integrated academic support services, partnering with schools ranging from 100 to over 50,000 students. Its solutions are designed to support educators, simplify academic delivery, and improve learning outcomes across grade levels.
Product Portfolio and Brands
As of 2025, the Company offers a portfolio of over 600 titles across six established brands—Dachepalli Publishers Limited, Apple Book Company, Orange Leaf Publishers, Pelican Publishing House, Sangam Publishing House, and School Book Company. The portfolio covers pre-primary, primary, and secondary education, ensuring continuity of learning throughout the K–12 journey.
Integrated Digital and Academic Support
In addition to printed textbooks, Dachepalli Publishers provides curriculum-aligned digital resources at no additional cost. Schools using its textbooks gain access to tools such as instructional videos, test generators, and academic software, installed directly on school premises. These proprietary tools reduce dependency on expensive third-party software and create an integrated academic ecosystem, resulting in long-term school partnerships typically lasting 3–4 years.
Sales, Distribution, and Market Presence
The Company has a strong sales and distribution footprint, particularly in South India, and operates across 10 states and Union Territories. In FY2025, it sold over 4 million books across pre-primary, primary, and secondary levels. Its distribution network includes 300+ distributors and dealers, supported by an in-house sales team of 60+ trained professionals, ensuring deep market penetration and consistent availability of products.
Operations and Supply Chain
Dachepalli Publishers benefits from an integrated supply chain comprising in-house printing facilities, a centralized warehouse in Hyderabad, and partnerships with vendors for paper sourcing, printing, binding, lamination, and packaging. The Company works with 75+ contractual authors, both in-house and outsourced, enabling it to maintain quality, scalability, and curriculum relevance.
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Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO Details:
| Open Date: | Dec 22 2025 |
| Close Date: | Dec 24 2025 |
| Total Shares: | 39,60,000 |
| Face Value: | ₹ 10 Per Equity Share |
| Issue Type: | Book Building |
| Issue Size: | 40.39 Cr. |
| Lot Size: | 1200 Shares |
| Issue Price: | ₹ 100-102 Per Equity Share |
| Listing At: | BSE SME |
| Listing Date: | Dec 30 2025 |
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Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO:
| Particulars | 6M FY2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-2024 | FY 2022-2023 |
| Revenue from Operations (Cr) | 40 | 64 | 51 | 45 |
| EBITDA (Cr) | 11.5 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| EBITDA Margins | 28% | 20% | 14% | 7% |
| PAT (Cr) | 7.61 | 7.56 | 3.31 | 0.47 |
| PAT Margins | 18.9% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 1.05% |
| ROCE | 15% | 18% | 11% | 4% |
| D/E Ratio | 1.18 | 1.61 | 2.08 | 2.6 |
| OPerating Cash Flow | 2.01 | 2.77 | 5.49 | 0.64 |
Comparison With Peers:
| Companies | Revenue (in cr) | EBITDA Margins | PAT Margins | ROCE | D/E Ratio | MCap (in cr) | P/E |
| Dachepalli Publishers Limited | 64 | 20% | 11.8% | 18% | 1.61 | 153 | 20.2 |
| Chetana Education Limited | 94 | 23% | 14.89% | 23.30% | 0.06 | 115 | 9.0 |
| S Chand and Company Limited | 720 | 19% | 12.92% | 9.45% | 0.15 | 586 | 11.4 |
| Note : Forward P/E 10 is According to FY26 PAT | |||||||
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