Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO
Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO
Price Band
₹100 - ₹102
Total Issue
₹40.39 Cr
Bid Dates
22 Dec - 24 Dec
Subscription
1.9x
Est. GMP
₹0 (0.00%)
Tentative Timetable
Business Overview
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is an established content-focused educational publishing house serving the K–12 segment across CBSE, ICSE and State Board curriculums. The company offers high-quality textbooks and functions as a comprehensive academic support partner to schools ranging from institutions with 100 students to those with over 50,000 students. Founded in 1998 by Mr. Vinod Kumar Dachepalli and Mr. Rushikesh Dachepalli, the company traces its origins to a family-run bookstall established in the early 1900s. Over time, the business evolved from textbook retailing to publishing Urdu textbooks, diaries and comprehensive academic content. With over a century-long legacy in the book trade, the Dachepalli name enjoys strong recognition and trust, enabling long-term relationships with schools, educators and retailers.
Lot Info
| Category | Lots | Shares | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual (Min) | 2 | 2,400 | ₹2,44,800 |
| Individual (Max) | 2 | 2,400 | ₹2,44,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 3 | 3,600 | ₹3,67,200 |
| S-HNI (Max) | 8 | 9,600 | ₹9,79,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 9 | 10,800 | ₹11,01,600 |
Issue Size
Objects of the Issue
A1
A2
A3
Grey Market Premium
| Date | GMP (₹) | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 28 Dec | ₹2 (2%) | ₹104 |
| 27 Dec | ₹2 (2%) | ₹104 |
| 26 Dec | ₹2 (2%) | ₹104 |
| 25 Dec | ₹2 (2%) | ₹104 |
| 24 Dec | ₹4 (3.9%) | ₹106 |
| 23 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 22 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 21 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 20 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 19 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 18 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 17 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 16 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
| 15 Dec | ₹0 (0%) | ₹102 |
Dachepalli Publishers IPO Peer Comparison
(Rs. in crores)
| Particulars | Dachepalli Publishers | Chetana Education | S Chand & Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 63.90 | 102.29 | 293.97 |
| EPS (₹) | 6.86 | 7.25 | 4.46 |
| NAV (₹) | 24.80 | 38.54 | 232.43 |
| RONW | 18.22% | 23.14% | 3.29% |
| EBITDA | 19.53% | 20.73% | 8.47% |
| PE Ratio | 14.87 | 7.58 | 35.27 |
All information pertains to FY 2024-25. PE ratio is calculated using the Upper Price Band for the Issuer and the closing price as of 12th December, 2025 for Peers
Financial Performance
(Rs. in crores)
| Particulars | Sep-25 | Mar-25 | Mar-24 | Mar-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 40.36 | 63.90 | 50.86 | 45.19 |
| PAT | 7.62 | 7.56 | 3.32 | 0.47 |
| Net Worth | 34.94 | 27.32 | 19.76 | 16.44 |
| Borrowings | 41.24 | 44.11 | 41.47 | 42.74 |
| Assets | 101.26 | 104.34 | 92.97 | 80.01 |
| NAV (₹) | 31.72 | 24.80 | 17.94 | 14.93 |
| EPS (₹) | 6.92 | 6.86 | 3.01 | 0.43 |
KPIs
EBITDA
19.53%
PAT
11.83%
ROE
32.12%
ROCE
18.22%
PE Ratio
14.87
PB Ratio
4.11
Mkt Cap (in Crs.)
152.76
- All the data pertains to FY 2024-25.
- PE, PB, and market capitalization are calculated based on the Upper Price Band.
Shareholding
Promoter
88.07%
Public
11.93%
Management
Subscription Status
Updated as on 24 Dec 2025 | 05:00:00 PM
| Category | Sub (x) | Offered | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 1.29x | 7,52,400 | 9,68,400 |
| NII | 3.04x | 5,65,200 | 17,17,200 |
| bHNI | 3.50x | 3,76,800 | 13,20,000 |
| sHNI | 2.11x | 1,88,400 | 3,97,200 |
| Individual Investor | 1.90x | 13,17,600 | 24,98,400 |
| Total | 1.97x | 26,35,200 | 51,84,000 |
Data is sourced from NSE & BSE and may change. Information is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties.
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- Navigate to the 'IPO' or 'ASBA' section.
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- Enter the required details: Bid quantity, Price, DP ID & Client ID, etc
- Submit the application.
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