Dachepalli Publishers – IPO
Dachepalli Publishers – IPO Details
| IPO Date | December 22, 2025 to December 24, 2025 |
| Listing Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Face Value | ₹ 10 / Share |
| Price Band | ₹ 100 to ₹ 102 / Share |
| Lot Size | 1200 Shares |
| Total Issue Size | 39,60,000 shares (Aggregating up to ₹40.39 Cr) |
| Fresh Issue | |
| Offer for Sale | |
| Employee Discount | |
| 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 |
| Market Maker portion |
Dachepalli Publishers Timeline (Tentative Schedule)
Dachepalli Publishers IPO opens on December 22, 2025, and closes on December 24, 2025.
| IPO Open Date | December 22, 2025 |
| IPO Close Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Basis of Allotment | December 26, 2025 |
| Initiation of Refunds | December 29, 2025 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | December 29, 2025 |
| Listing Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Cut-off time for UPI mandate confirmation | December 24, 2025 |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Lot Size
Investors can bid for a minimum of 2,400 shares and in multiples of 1,200 shares thereof. The following table depicts the minimum and maximum investment by individual investors (retail) and HNI in terms of shares and amount.
| Application | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 2 | 2,400 | Rs.244,800 |
| Retail (Max) | 2 | 2,400 | Rs.244,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 3,600 | Rs.367,200 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 9,600 | Rs.979,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 10,800 | Rs.1,101,600 |
| HNI (Min) |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Promoter Holding
| Share Holding Pre Issue | 88.07% |
| Share Holding Post Issue | 64.78% |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Reservation
Dachepalli Publishers IPO offers a total of 39,60,000 shares. Out of which 18,78,000 (47.42%) allocated to QIB, 7,52,400 (19.00%) allocated to QIB (Ex- Anchor), 5,65,200 (14.27%) allocated to NII, 13,17,600 (33.27%) allocated to RII, and 11,25,600 (28.42%) allocated to anchor investors.
| Investor Category | Shares Offered | Maximum Allottees |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Investor Shares Offered | 11,25,600 28.42% |
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| Market Maker Shares Offered | 1,99,200 5.03% |
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| Other Shares Offered | |
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| QIB Shares Offered | 18,78,000 47.42% |
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| NII (HNI) Shares Offered | 5,65,200 14.27% |
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| bNII > ₹10L | |
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| sNII < ₹10L | |
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| Retail Shares Offered | 13,17,600 33.27% |
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| Employee Shares Offered | |
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| Total Shares Offered | 39,60,000 100.00% |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Anchor Investors Details
| Bid Date | 2025-12-19 |
| Shares Offered | 11,25,600 |
| Anchor Portion Size (In Cr.) | |
| Anchor lock-in period end date for 50% shares (30 Days) | January 25, 2026 |
| Anchor lock-in period end date for remaining shares (90 Days) | March 26, 2026 |
About Dachepalli Publishers
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 Strengths
- Legacy of trust and longstanding industry presence
- Integrating technology with NEP 2020 and NCF Framework
- Consumer-centric educational content
- Strong market position in the K–12 education segment
- Established network for content development and in-House printing
- Extensive sales and distribution network
- Experienced management and leadership team
Key Performance Indicator
KPI as of Mon, Mar 31, 2025.
| KPI | Values |
|---|---|
| ROE | 32.12% |
| ROCE | 18.22% |
| Debt/Equity | |
| RoNW | 27.68% |
| P/BV | 4.11 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 11.83% |
| Pre IPO | Post IPO | |
|---|---|---|
| EPS (Rs) | 6.86 | 10.17 |
| P/E (x) | 14.86 | 10.03 |
Note:
- The value will be calculated using Equity Dilution = Share Holding Pre Issue - Share Holding Post Issue
- The Pre IPO EPS is calculated based on Pre-IPO shareholding as of the date of RHP and the latest FY earnings as of March 31, 2025, which are available in RHP.
- The Post Issue EPS is calculated based on the Post issue shareholding and annualized FY earnings of September 30, 2025, which are available in RHP.
Objects of the Issue (Dachepalli Publishers IPO Objectives)
Dachepalli Publishers Contact Details
Dachepalli Publishers Plot No. 2/B, (C.F.AREA) I.D.A, Cherlapalli, Phase-II Hyderabad, Telangana, 500051 Phone: + 91-7207020941 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dachepalli.com/ |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Registrar
Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. Phone: +91-22-6263 8200 Email: [email protected] |