Dachepalli Publishers IPO
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Details
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Open Date
22 Dec 2025
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Close Date
24 Dec 2025
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Listing Date
30 Dec 2025
- IPO Price Range
₹ 100 to ₹102
- IPO Size
₹ 40.39 Cr
- Listing Exchange
BSE SME
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Timeline
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Subscription Status
| Date | QIB | NII | Retail | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Dec-2025 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
| 23-Dec-2025 | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.72 |
| 24-Dec-2025 | 1.29 | 3.04 | 1.90 | 1.97 |
Last Updated: 24 December 2025 7:24 PM by 5paisa
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is an India-based publishing company engaged in the development, printing and distribution of educational books and learning materials, as detailed in its RHP. The company focuses primarily on school textbooks, reference books and academic publications, catering to various curricula and regional requirements. It undertakes content creation, editing, design, printing and marketing, enabling end-to-end control over its publishing process. With an established catalogue and long-standing relationships with distributors and educational institutions, Dachepalli Publishers has built a steady presence in the domestic education publishing segment.
Established in: 1908
Managing Director: Vinod Kumar Dachepalli
Dachepalli Publishers Objectives
1. To meet working capital requirements (₹25 Cr)
2. Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company, in part or full (₹6 Cr)
3. General Corporate Purpose
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Size
| Types | Size |
|---|---|
| Total IPO Size | ₹40.39 Cr |
| Offer For Sale | - |
| Fresh Issue | ₹40.39 Cr |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Lot Size
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 2,400 | 2,40,000 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 | 2,400 | 2,44,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 3,600 | 3,60,000 |
| S-HNI (MAX) | 8 | 9,600 | 9,79,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 8 | 10,800 | 11,01,600 |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Reservation
| Investors Category | Subscription (times) | Shares Offered* | Shares bid for | Total Amount (Cr.)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QIB (Ex Anchor) | 1.29 | 7,52,400 | 9,68,400 | 9.878 |
| Non-Institutional Buyers | 3.04 | 5,65,200 | 17,17,200 | 17.515 |
| bNII (bids above ₹10L) | 3.50 | 3,76,800 | 13,20,000 | 13.464 |
| sNII (bids below ₹10L) | 2.11 | 1,88,400 | 3,97,200 | 4.051 |
| Individual Investors (IND category bidding for 2 Lots) | 1.90 | 13,17,600 | 24,98,400 | 25.484 |
| Total** | 1.97 | 26,35,200 | 51,84,000 | 52.877 |
*The "Shares Offered" and "Total Amount" are calculated using the upper limit of the issue price range.
**Shares allocated to anchor investors (or market makers) are excluded from the total number of shares offered.
| Particulars (In ₹ Crores) | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
| Revenue | 54.19 | 50.86 | 63.90 |
| EBITDA | 3.15 | 7.11 | 12.48 |
| PAT | 0.47 | 3.32 | 7.56 |
| Particulars (In ₹ Crores) | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
| Total Assets | 80.01 | 92.97 | 104.34 |
| Share Capital | 6.12 | 6.12 | 11.02 |
| Total Liabilities | 80.01 | 92.97 | 104.34 |
| Cash Flows (₹ Crores) | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Operating Activities | 0.65 | 5.50 | 2.78 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Investing Activities | -0.06 | -0.05 | -2.38 |
| Net Cash Generated From / (used in) Financing Activities | -0.97 | -3.21 | 0.94 |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | -0.38 | 2.24 | 1.33 |
Strengths
1. Established experience in educational publishing as outlined in the RHP.
2. End-to-end capabilities covering content development, printing, and distribution.
3. Focused portfolio of school textbooks and academic publications.
4. Long-standing relationships with distributors and educational institutions.
Weaknesses
1. Revenue dependence on the domestic education market.
2. Limited diversification outside textbook publishing.
3. Exposure to seasonality linked to academic cycles.
4. Scale constraints compared to large national publishers.
Opportunities
1. Growing demand for quality educational content across curricula.
2. Scope to expand catalogue with new subjects and editions.
3. Increasing adoption of supplementary learning materials.
4. Potential to deepen reach across additional states and regions.
Threats
1. Intense competition from established and emerging publishers.
2. Changes in education policies or syllabus structures.
3. Pricing pressure from unorganised and low-cost players.
4. Rising input and printing costs impacting margins.
1. Established presence in educational publishing with a focused catalogue of school textbooks and academic materials.
2. End-to-end publishing capabilities covering content creation, printing and distribution.
3. Stable demand supported by recurring academic cycles and curriculum-based requirements.
4. Opportunity to scale through catalogue expansion and wider regional distribution.
Dachepalli Publishers operates in India’s fragmented education publishing market, where demand is driven by enrolment growth, curriculum updates and regional academic needs, as outlined in the RHP. The company’s focus on school textbooks and reference materials positions it to benefit from steady replacement demand each academic year. Growth potential lies in expanding its title portfolio, strengthening distribution across more states, and increasing adoption of supplementary learning content, supporting gradual and sustainable scale-up over time.
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FAQs
Dachepalli Publishers IPO opens from December 22, 2025 to December 24, 2025.
The size of Dachepalli Publishers IPO is ₹40.39 Cr.
The price band of Dachepalli Publishers IPO is fixed at ₹100 to ₹102 per share.
To apply for Dachepalli Publishers IPO, follow the steps given below:
● Login to your 5paisa demat account and select the issue in the current IPO section
● Enter the number of lots and the price at which you wish to apply for the Dachepalli Publishers IPO.
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The minimum lot size of Dachepalli Publishers IPO is of 2,400 shares and the investment required is ₹2,44,800.
The share allotment date of Dachepalli Publishers IPO is December 26, 2025
The Dachepalli Publishers IPO will likely be listed on 30 December 2025.
Synfinx Capital Private Limited Is the book running lead manager for Dachepalli Publishers IPO.
Dachepalli Publishers IPO plans to utilise the raised capital from the IPO for:
1. To meet working capital requirements (₹25 Cr)
2. Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the Company, in part or full (₹6 Cr)
3. General Corporate Purpose