Dachepalli Publishers IPO
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Dachepalli Publishers IPO details
Schedule of Dachepalli Publishers
| Issue open date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Issue close date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| UPI mandate deadline | 24 Dec 2025 (5 PM) |
| Allotment finalization | 26 Dec 2025 |
| Refund initiation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Share credit | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Listing date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Mandate end date | 09 Jan 2026 |
| Lock-in end date for anchor investors (50%) | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Lock-in end date for anchor investors (remaining) | 26 Mar 2026 |
Note: The schedule is tentative. The anchor lock-in period ends 30 days after the actual allotment date for 50% of the shares and 90 days after for the remaining portion. The allotment status can be checked on the registrar's website and the exchange website.
About Dachepalli Publishers
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a long-established educational publishing company serving the K–12 segment across CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula. It provides high-quality textbooks along with academic support designed to enhance teaching delivery and student learning. Founded in 1998, the company carries forward a legacy that began with a family bookstall in the early 1900s, building strong credibility among schools and educators. Its portfolio includes 600+ titles published under six brands and distributed through an extensive network of partners across multiple states.
Dachepalli operates a printing facility in Hyderabad and supplements production through vetted third-party vendors. Schools that adopt its textbooks also receive free access to digital learning tools—such as instructional videos and test-generation software—installed on their premises. This integrated print-plus-digital model supports long-term school relationships and strengthens customer retention. The company’s strengths include deep industry experience, a trusted heritage, broad product coverage, and a value-driven technology offering. Combined, these elements position Dachepalli Publishers as a reliable content provider in India’s evolving educational publishing landscape.
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers
Issue size
| Funds Raised in the IPO | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total issue size | 40.39 |
| Fresh Issue – Proceeds go to the company | 40.39 |
Utilisation of Proceeds
| Purpose | INR crores (%) |
|---|---|
| Working capital requirement | 25 (61.90%) |
| Repayment / pre-payment of certain borrowings | 6 (14.86%) |
| General corporate purposes | 9.39 (23.24%) |
Strengths
- Strong legacy and brand trust built over a century in the book trade.
- Diverse K–12 portfolio with 600+ titles across multiple publishing brands.
- Integrated print-plus-digital model that boosts long-term school retention.
- Wide distributor network enabling broad market reach across many states.
- In-house printing capability supporting quality control and cost efficiency.
Risks
- High geographic concentration of operations, especially in Telangana.
- Heavy dependence on third-party distributors for a large share of sales.
- History of negative cash flows that may affect financial flexibility.
- Manufacturing facility is leased, posing continuity and relocation risks.
- Dependence on external vendors for part of printing may affect cost and quality.
Allotment Status for Dachepalli Publishers
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- Visit the Bigshare Services IPO Application Status page.
- Select the company name from the dropdown menu.
- Select and enter one of the following: PAN, Application Number, DP/Client ID, or Account Number/IFSC.
- Click Submit to view your allotment status
Subscription Figures for Dachepalli Publishers
As per media reports (Link), the Grey Market Premium (GMP) of Dachepalli Publishers is reported at ₹0 over the IPO price. This metric is not reliable, and to track IPO interest, it is better to check subscription numbers published by exchanges, which are considered more reliable indicators.
Subscription numbers as of 05:00 PM on December 24, 2025:
| Category | Reserved (lakhs) | Applied (lakhs) | Subscription (X times) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional | 7.52 | 9.68 | 1.29x |
| NII | 7.64 | 17.17 | 3.04x |
| Retail | 13.18 | 24.98 | 1.9x |
| Total | 28.34 | 51.84 | 1.97x |