Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India. The company primarily focuses on the publication of educational content, including textbooks, reference books, and other academic materials catering to various school and college-level curricula. Their offerings are designed to support learning across multiple subjects and educational boards.Dachepalli Publishers aims to deliver high-quality, affordable, and curriculum-aligned educational materials. With a growing presence in both digital and print formats, the company seeks to leverage technology to expand its reach among students, teachers, and educational institutions.As of 2025, the company's portfolio has over 600 titles under six prominent brands; Apple Book, Orange Leaf Publishers, Pelican Publishing House, Sangam Publishing House, and School Book Company.The company operates across 10 states and union territories in India. Its distribution network includes 300 distributors and dealers. In fiscal 2025, the company has sold over 4 million books.Competitive StrengthsLegacy of trust and longstanding industry presenceIntegrating technology with NEP 2020 and NCF FrameworkConsumer-centric educational contentStrong market position in the K–12 education segmentEstablished network for content development and in-House printingExtensive sales and distribution networkExperienced management and leadership team
| Category | Shares Offered* | Total Amt* (₹ Cr.) |
|---|---|---|
|
Anchor
|
199,200 | ₹2.030 |
|
QIB (Ex Anchor)
|
1,878,000 | ₹19.160 |
|
NII
|
565,200 | ₹5.770 |
|
Retail
|
1,317,600 | ₹13.440 |
| Total ** | 3,960,000 | ₹40.390 |
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min — 2 Lots) | 2 | 2,400 | ₹244,800 |
| Retail (Max — 13 Lots) | 13 | 15,600 | ₹1,591,200 |
| S-HNI (Min — 14 Lots) | 14 | 16,800 | ₹1,713,600 |
| S-HNI (Max — 66 Lots) | 66 | 79,200 | ₹8,078,400 |
| B-HNI (Min — 67 Lots) | 67 | 80,400 | ₹8,200,800 |
| Category | QIB | NII | Retail | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex. Anchor | Anchor Investor | Total QIB | Below ₹10L | Above ₹10L | Total NII | |||
| Allocation (No. of shares) | — | — | — | — | — | 565,200 | 1,317,600 | 1,882,800 |
| Allotment price (Rs.) | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| No. of applications | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of shares applied | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amount collected (Rs.cr.) | 19.16 | 2.03 | 21.19 | — | — | 5.77 | 13.44 | 40.40 |
| No. of times subscribed | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of shares allotted | — | — | — | — | — | 565,200 | 1,317,600 | 1,882,800 |
| Amount (Rs.cr.) | 19.16 | 2.03 | 21.19 | — | — | 5.77 | 13.44 | 19.20 |
| No. of allottees | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Category | Shares Offered | Amt (₹ Cr) | Size (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor / Market Maker | 199,200 | ₹2.03 |
5.03%
|
| QIB (Ex Anchor) | 1,878,000 | ₹19.16 |
47.42%
|
| NII / HNI | 565,200 | ₹5.77 |
14.27%
|
| Retail (RII) | 1,317,600 | ₹13.44 |
33.27%
|
| Total | 3,960,000 | ₹40.39 |
100.00%
|
| Particulars | 30 Sep 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 40.36 | 64.25 | 50.90 |
| EBITDA | 11.50 | 12.83 | 7.39 |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) | 7.62 | 7.56 | 3.32 |
| Net Worth | 34.94 | 27.32 | 19.76 |
| Total Assets | 101.26 | 104.34 | 92.97 |
| Reserves & Surplus | 23.93 | 16.31 | 13.64 |
| Total Borrowings | 41.24 | 44.11 | 41.47 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 19.53% | — | — |
| PAT Margin (%) | 11.83% | — | — |
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd proposes to utilize the net proceeds raised through this IPO for the following objects as stated in the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed with SEBI: