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About the company - Business Profile

Chetana Education Limited is an Indian educational content provider that transitioned from a traditional textbook publisher into an integrated 'phygital' (physical plus digital) education ecosystem partner. With over 48 years of industry presence, the company specializes in curriculum-aligned resources for the K-12 segment, catering to both CBSE and various State Boards. Chetana operates an asset-light business model, focusing on content development and distribution while outsourcing printing and manufacturing. Its offerings span from pre-primary foundational learning to higher secondary and competitive exam preparation, supported by digital platforms like DOTTSTAR and Books & Beyond.

Key Points

• Key Facts: Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Mumbai, Chetana Education Limited was listed on the NSE Emerge (SME) platform on July 31, 2024. The company is led by Founder-Promoters Mr. Anil Jayantilal Rambhia (Chairman & Managing Director) and Mr. Rakesh Jayantilal Rambhia (Whole-Time Director).
• Operations and Resources: The company manages a portfolio of over 1,000 titles across 18+ academic brands. It operates two strategic CnF hubs in North and South India, 19 branch offices, and a central logistics warehouse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Its manufacturing is entirely outsourced to a network of contractual printers and binders.
• Market and Significance: Chetana serves the K-12 education sector across 18 Indian states. It holds a significant position in the Maharashtra State Board segment through its legacy 'Master Key' series. The company is strategically aligned with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, facilitating the transition to competency-based learning.
• Revenue and Financials (FY26):
  • Consolidated Revenue from Operations: ₹109.27 Crore (FY25: ₹102.47 Crore).
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹13.46 Crore (FY25: ₹13.56 Crore).
  • Gross Profit Margin: 61% (FY25: 60%).
  • Net Worth: ₹92.5 Crore.
  • Net Debt-to-Equity: 0.32x (reduced from 0.43x in FY25).
  • Segment Revenue: Educational book publishing for K-12 remains the sole reportable segment.
• Key Products and Technology:
  • DOTTSTAR: A SaaS-based, school-branded OTT platform that integrates curriculum-mapped videos with school-specific programming. It includes content partnerships with Physics Wallah (IIT-JEE/NEET) and Aditya Birla Education Trust’s Mpower.
  • Books & Beyond: A digital teacher empowerment portal offered free to partner schools, featuring an AI-powered Pre-Primary Learning Companion with lesson plans and animated resources.
  • Smart School Programme (SSP): A multi-year bundled offering (2-3 years) that includes textbooks, notebooks, DOTTSTAR access, and Interactive Flat Panels.
  • QR-Enabled Books: A 'phygital' portfolio providing access to over 35,000 NEP-aligned educational videos through dual-QR architecture.
• Partnerships and Contracts:
  • Strategic Partners: Physics Wallah (competitive exam content), Mpower (mental health and well-being), and Chin2 Bhosle (music and experiential learning).
  • Government Contracts: Secured its first-ever government tender in FY26 for supplying academic books to tribal region schools in Maharashtra.
• Personnel: The company employs over 500 people, including 275+ sales professionals. It collaborates with a network of over 400 subject-expert authors.
• Subsidiaries: Dijaa Education Private Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary that operates the DOTTSTAR platform.
• Strategic Initiatives: Current focus areas include scaling the Stationery Division (100+ active orders in launch phase), converting Smart School Programme proposals into multi-year contracts, and deepening geographical penetration in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.