Dachepalli Publishers was incorporated on 03 March, 1998. The company evolved from retailing textbooks and magazines to publishing Urdu textbooks, diaries, and broader academic content to meet regional educational needs. With over a century of presence in the book trade, the Dachepalli name is widely trusted, giving the company strong credibility and long-term relationships with schools, educators, and retailers
| Bidding Dates |
|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 |
| Subscription |
|---|
| 1.9x Oversubscribed |
| Minimum Investment | Minimum Lot | Maximum Lot | Lot Size | Number of Shares | Issue Price Band | Post Issue Promoter Holding % | Issue Size | IPO Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2,40,000 | 2 | 2 | 1200 | 4.0 M | ₹100 - ₹102 | 64.78 % | ₹396.0 M - ₹403.9 M | RHP DOC |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO SUBSCRIPTION STATUS
24 Dec '25Dachepalli Publishers IPO overall subscription rate was 1.9 times the total available shares
Dachepalli Publishers IPO retail subscription rate was 2.52 times in the retail segment
Dachepalli Publishers IPO non-institutional investor subscription rate was 4.51 times in the non-institutional investor category
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Qualified Institutional Bidder subscription rate was 0.68 times the available shares for Qualified Institutional Bidder
| Day | Retail Individual Investor | HNI (NII) Investors | Qualified Institutional Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category Reservation | 35% | 15% | 50% |
24 Dec 2025 (Day 3) | 2.52x | 4.51x | 0.68x |
23 Dec 2025 (Day 2) | 0.78x | 1.32x | 0.54x |
22 Dec 2025 (Day 1) | 0.25x | 0.33x | 0.53x |
Dachepalli Publishers FINANCIALS
| Period | Revenue from Operations (Rs in crore) | Net Profit (Rs in crore) | Cash Flow from Operations (Rs in crore) | Free Cash Flow (Rs in crore) | Margins |
| H1FY26 | 40.4 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 28.5% |
| FY25 | 63.9 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 19.5% |
| FY24 | 50.9 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 14.0% |
| FY23 | 45.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 7.0% |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO SUBSCRIPTION STATUS DETAILS
Dachepalli Publishers had 4.0 M shares on offer
Dachepalli Publishers IPO offer price was in the range ₹100 - ₹102
Dachepalli Publishers IPO minimum Investment was ₹240000
Dachepalli Publishers IPO issue size was ₹ 396.0 M - ₹ 403.9 M
Dachepalli Publishers had a minimum lot size of 1200 Shares per application
Dachepalli Publishers NUMBER OF SHARES ON OFFER
Dachepalli Publishers IPO IMPORTANT DATES
| Issue Open Date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Issue close Date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Allotment Date | 26 Dec 2025 |
| Refund Date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Demat Account Credit Date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Listing Date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Listing on Exchange(s) | BSE |
| Dachepalli Publishers Allotment Status | Exchange/ Registrar |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO subscription opened on 22 Dec 2025, and closed on 24 Dec 2025
IPO allotment for Dachepalli Publishers was finalized on Friday, 26 Dec 2025
IPO listing for Dachepalli Publishers was on BSE on Tuesday, 30 Dec 2025
Dachepalli Publishers IPO LISTING GAINS
| Issue Price (adjusted) | 102.0 |
| Listing Open Price | 81.6 |
| Listing Close Price | 79.2 |
| Listing Gain% | -20.0% |
| Current Gain% | -24.3% |
Dachepalli Publishers Peer
| Stock | Stock Price | Market Cap (Rs crore) | PE TTM | PEG TTM | PS TTM | ROE% | ROA% | Annual Revenue (Rs crore) | Annual Revenue Growth % | Annual Net Profit (Rs crore) | Annual Net Profit Growth % | EPS TTM | EPS TTM Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dachepalli Publishers Ltd. | 77.2 | 115.7 | 7.6 | 0.1 | 1 | 19 | 10.1 | 91.4 | 42.2 | 15.2 | 101 | 10.1 | 101 |
| MPS Ltd. | 2931.2 | 5014.1 | 26.6 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 29 | 18.4 | 784 | 6 | 173.2 | 16.3 | 110.1 | 19 |
| DB Corp Ltd. | 210.4 | 3750.7 | 10.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 13.7 | 10.4 | 2440.8 | 0.8 | 332 | -10.5 | 19.7 | 5.4 |
| Navneet Education Ltd. | 133.9 | 2961.4 | 8.8 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1723.8 | 1371.8 | 1749 | -3.4 | 352 | -53.6 | 15.2 | 57.2 |
| Jagran Prakashan Ltd. | 63.5 | 1381.2 | 7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 1999.5 | 0.3 | 197 | 50.4 | 9 | 50.4 |
| Sandesh Ltd. | 1134.4 | 858.7 | 8 | 0.3 | 1 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 458.1 | 38.2 | 65.8 | -14.6 | 141.7 | 26.7 |
Dachepalli Publishers INFORMATION ON IPO ISSUE
About Dachepalli Publishers
Dachepalli Publishers was incorporated on 03 March, 1998. The company evolved from retailing textbooks and magazines to publishing Urdu textbooks, diaries, and broader academic content to meet regional educational needs. With over a century of presence in the book trade, the Dachepalli name is widely trusted, giving the company strong credibility and long-term relationships with schools, educators, and retailers
Object of the Issue
- To part finance the requirement of working capital
- Repayment of certain borrowing availed by the company, in part or full
- To meet general corporate purposes
Dachepalli Publishers - PROMOTERS
| Name |
|---|
| Vinod Kumar Dachepalli |
| Rushikesh Dachepally |
| Manjula Dachepalli |
| Harish Kumar Dachepalli |
| Abhinav Dachepally |
Dachepalli Publishers - MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Vinod Kumar Dachepalli | Whole Time Director |
| Rushikesh Dachepally | Executive Director |
| Manjula Dachepalli | Executive Director |
| Abhinav Dachepally | Executive Director |
| Harish Kumar Dachepalli | Executive Director |
| Madhumathi Suresh | Independent Director |
| Dipali Pallai | Independent Director |
| Aravinda Annapurna Garikipati | Independent Director |
Dachepalli Publishers Book Running Lead Manager
Synfinx Capital Private Limited
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Dachepalli Publishers Registrar to the issue
Bigshare Services Private Limited
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Dachepalli Publishers Strengths
Consumer-centric educational content
The company provides educational content for ICSE, CBSE, and State Boards, developed through continuous feedback from students, teachers, and schools. It collaborates with experienced authors selected through a structured, merit-based process that requires detailed proposals and sample chapters to ensure high-quality, classroom-relevant material
Sales & distribution network
The company has a wide sales and distribution network across 10 states and union territories, supported by 300+ distributors and dealers to ensure steady availability of its educational content. Its sales team engages closely with educators, schools, students, and retailers, creating strong market visibility and multiple touchpoints
In-house printing & content development
The company has an integrated ecosystem for content creation, supported by experienced authors, subject experts, and an editorial team that ensures curriculum-aligned, pedagogically strong K–12 material. Its in-house design and printing capabilities further enhance quality, control costs, and ensure timely production
Dachepalli Publishers Risks
Operational risks
The company’s operations depend on uninterrupted manufacturing, which can be affected by machinery breakdowns, power failures, labour issues, or other disruptions. Any interruption in production or delays in product delivery could negatively impact its business, customer relationships, and financial performance
Depend on examination paper pattern & syllabus
The company’s products depend on staying aligned with changing exam patterns, syllabus updates, and evolving customer preferences. If it fails to update content on time or meet these expectations, its revenue, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance may be adversely affected
Permits & approvals
The company must obtain and regularly renew various statutory and regulatory approvals to operate, and any delay or failure in securing them could disrupt operations and impact its financial performance. Ongoing requirements—such as updating registrations after a name change—also pose risks, as delays may adversely affect the business and results of operations
IPO FAQs
The promoters of the company are Vinod Kumar Dachepalli, Rushikesh Dachepally, Manjula Dachepalli, Harish Kumar Dachepalli and Abhinav Dachepally.
The category allocation of qualified institutional buyers is 50.0%, the category allocation of non individual investors or high networth individuals is 15.0% and for retail investors it is 35.0%.
The price band of the IPO is Rs 100.0 - 102.0.
The IPO application opens on Dec 22, 2025 and closes on Dec 24, 2025.
The minimum lot size for the IPO is 2400. The maximum lot size for the IPO is 2400.
For all category investors, the minimum application amount for this IPO is Rs. 240,000.0, the maximum value for this IPO is Rs 244,800.0.
This IPO will be allotted on Dec 26, 2025.
The refund will be credited to your account on Dec 29, 2025.
The allotted shares will be credited to your demat on Dec 29, 2025.
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd.’s shares listed on the stock exchanges on Dec 30, 2025.