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Dachepalli Publishers Listing Price
| Exchange | Listing Price | Gain/Loss | % |
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| BSE | ₹81.60 | -₹20.40 | -20.00% |
Dachepalli Publishers Subscription
Last updated on 24-Dec-2025 17:06:04
| Category | Offered | Applied | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIBs | 752400 | 968400 | 1.29 |
| HNIs | 565200 | 1717200 | 3.04 |
| bHNI | 376800 | 1320000 | 3.5 |
| sHNI | 188400 | 397200 | 2.11 |
| Individual | 1317600 | 2498400 | 1.9 |
| Total | 2635200 | 5184000 | 1.97 |
Application-Wise Breakup  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Reserved | Applied | Times |
| HNIs (10L+) | 105 | 102 | 0.97 |
| HNIs (3-10L) | 52 | 83 | 1.6 |
| Individual | 549 | 1041 | 1.9 |
| QIB Interest Cost Per Share (7 Days) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @7% ₹0.2 | @8% ₹0.2 | @9% ₹0.2 | @10% ₹0.3 | @11% ₹0.3 | @12% ₹0.3 |
Dachepalli Publishers Lot(s) Distribution
| Category | Lot(s) | Qty | Amount | Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bHNI | 9 | 10800 | 1101600 | 105 |
Dachepalli Publishers Reservation
| Category | Shares Offered | % |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1125600 | 28.42% |
| QIB | 752400 | 19% |
| HNI | 565200 | 14.27% |
| INDIVIDUAL | 1317600 | 33.27% |
| Market Maker | 199200 | 5.03% |
| Total | 3960000 | 100% |
Dachepalli Publishers About
IPO Details
| Total Issue Size | 39,60,000 shares (aggregating up to 40.39 Cr) |
| Fresh Issue Size | 39,60,000 shares (aggregating up to 40.39 Cr) |
| Issue Type | Bookbuilding IPO |
| Listing At | BSE SME |
| Share Holding Pre Issue | 1,10,16,000 shares |
| Share Holding Post Issue | 1,49,76,000 shares |
| Reserved for Market Maker | 1,99,200 shares (aggregating up to 2.03 Cr) |
| Market Maker | JSK Securities & Services Pvt.Ltd. |
Key Performance Indicators
| KPI | Sep-25 | Mar-25 | Mar-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.47% | 32.12% | 18.33% |
| ROCE | 14.99% | 18.22% | 10.71% |
| EPS (basic) | 6.92 | 6.86 | 3.01 |
| P/E Pre IPO | 14.86 | ||
| P/E Post IPO | 10.03 |
Financial Details In Crores
| Period Ended | Sep-25 | Mar-25 | Mar-24 | Mar-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 101.26 | 104.34 | 92.97 | 80.01 |
| Total Income | 40.36 | 64.25 | 50.9 | 45.26 |
| Profit After Tax | 7.62 | 7.56 | 3.32 | 0.47 |
| EBITDA | 11.5 | 12.83 | 7.39 | 3.32 |
| NET Worth | 34.94 | 27.32 | 19.76 | 16.44 |
| Reserves and Surplus | 23.93 | 16.31 | 13.64 | 10.32 |
| Total Borrowing | 41.24 | 44.11 | 41.47 | 42.74 |
Peer Comparision (Valuation)
| Company | P/E (x) | CMP*(₹) | Face value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dachepalli Publishers Limited | 14.86 | - | 10 |
| Chetana Education Limited | 7.58 | 55.00 | 10 |
| S Chand and Company Limited | 35.27 | 157.29 | 5 |
| Company | NAV/Share (₹) | RoNW (%) | EPS (Basic) (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dachepalli Publishers Limited | 24.80 | 27.68 | 6.86 |
| Chetana Education Limited | 38.54 | 20.73% | 7.25 |
| S Chand and Company Limited | 232.43 | 8.47% | 4.46 |
Company Overview
Dachepalli Publishers Limited operates in the Indian publishing industry, with a primary focus on educational textbooks, reference books, and academic materials for school and college-level curricula.
The company designs curriculum-aligned, affordable, and high-quality content covering multiple subjects and education boards.
Maintains a growing presence in both print and digital formats, leveraging technology to expand reach among students, teachers, and institutions.
As of 2025, the company has a portfolio of 600+ titles published under six established brands including Apple Book, Orange Leaf Publishers, Pelican Publishing House, Sangam Publishing House, and School Book Company.
Operates across 10 states and Union Territories, supported by a distribution network of 300 distributors and dealers.
In FY 2025, the company sold over 4 million books, reflecting strong market penetration.
IPO proceeds will be utilised for working capital requirements (₹25.00 cr), repayment of borrowings (₹6.00 cr), and general corporate purposes.
Strength
Legacy and brand trust – Long-standing presence in educational publishing builds credibility with schools and institutions.
NEP 2020 & NCF-aligned content – Integration of new education policy frameworks enhances curriculum relevance.
Student-focused content approach – Consumer-centric design improves learning outcomes and repeat adoption.
Weakness
Geographical concentration – Revenue dependence on certain regions exposes the business to regional disruptions.
Dependence on third-party distributors – Any loss of dealers or distributors may impact sales volumes and reach.
Negative cash flow history – Continued negative cash flows could affect liquidity and operational flexibility.
Dachepalli Publishers Latest Announcements
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Dachepalli Publishers Financial Results
Dachepalli Publishers Lead Manager(s)
Dachepalli Publishers Address
Plot No. 2/B,
(C.F.AREA) I.D.A,
Cherlapalli, Phase-II
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500051
Phone: + 91-7207020941
Email: cs@dachepalli.com
Website: http://www.dachepalli.com/