Back to Blog

Dachepalli Publishers IPO GMP, Price, Details, And Complete Review

Dachepalli Publishers IPO- Company Analysis 

Dachepalli Publishers IPO, classified under the SME IPO category, is a book-built issue worth Rs. 40.39 Cr by Dachepalli Publishers Limited, a company operating in the Indian publishing sector. The company primarily focuses on textbooks, reference books, and other academic materials that support various school and college-level curricula. Its offerings are designed to aid learning across multiple subjects and educational boards.

The company provides curriculum-aligned, high-quality, and affordably priced educational materials.

Dachepalli Publishers IPO Details

The Dachepalli Publishers IPO will open on 22 Dec 2025 and close on 24 Dec 2025. The IPO allotment is scheduled for 26 Dec 2025, while the refund initiation is expected on 29 Dec 2025.

This SME IPO of Rs. 40.39 crore consists entirely of a fresh issue of 0.40 crore shares.

The expected listing date for the Dachepalli Publishers IPO is Tuesday, 30 Dec 2025, with shares proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform.

The price band for the Dachepalli Publishers IPO is fixed at Rs. 100 to Rs. 102.
 

IPO Timetable (Tentative)

Events Date
IPO Opening DateDec 22, 2025
IPO Closing DateDec 24, 2025
IPO Allotment Date Dec 26, 2025
Refund Initiation Dec 29, 2025
IPO Listing DateDec 30, 2025

Company Financials

(Amount in Cr)

Particulars31 Mar 202531 Mar 202431 Mar 2023
Assets104.3492.9780.01
Total Income64.2550.9045.26
PAT7.563.320.47
EBITDA12.837.393.32
Net Worth27.3219.7616.44
Reserves & Surplus16.3113.6410.32
Total Borrowing44.1141.4742.74

Cash Flows

(Amount in lac)

Net Cash Flow 31 Mar 202531 Mar 202431 Mar 2023
Net Cash Flow Operating Activities277.56549.9764.47
Net Cash Flow Investing Activities-237.84-4.60-5.50
Net Cash Flow Financing Activities93.66-320.95-97.35

Revenue Bifurcation

(Rs. in Lac)

                                   (Source: RHP)

The Objective of the Issue

The company intends to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Issue for the following purposes:

  • To partially finance its working capital requirements, amounting to approximately Rs. 25 Cr.
  • To repay, in part or in full, certain borrowings availed by the company, amounting to approximately Rs. 6 Cr.
  • General corporate purposes.

Listed Peers of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd. 

Name of the CompanyFace Value (Rs.)EPS (Rs.)P/E Ratio (x)
Chetana Education Limited 107.257.58
S Chand and Company Limited54.4635.27

Valuation

KPIValue
ROE32.12%
ROCE18.22%
RoNW27.68%
PAT Margin11.83%
EBITDA Margin19.53%
Price to Book Value4.11

               Open Free Demat Account (675 x 300 px).png

Evaluation of P/E Ratio

Considering the period ended FY 2025, with an EPS of Rs. 6.86 from the previous year, the resulting P/E ratio stands at 14.86x.

IPO's Strengths

  • Long-standing presence in the industry with a strong legacy of trust.
  • Integration of technology aligned with the NCF Framework and NEP 2020.
  • Customer-centric instructional and educational materials.
  • Strong market position in the K–12 education segment.

IPO’s Weaknesses

  • An increase in expenses or a shortage of raw materials may affect the company’s sales and profitability.
  • Unexpectedly high sales returns could negatively impact financial performance.
  • Risks associated with geographic concentration.

Dachepalli Publishers IPO GMP (Grey Market Premium)

Dachepalli Publishers IPO GMP stands at Rs. 0 as of 23 Dec 2025. With a price band of Rs. 100–102, this indicates that the estimated listing price of the IPO could be around Rs. 102, reflecting an expected gain/loss of 0% per share.

Dachepalli Publishers IPO Summary

IPO Opening & Closing Date 22 Dec, 2025 to 24 Dec, 2025
Face Value Rs. 10 per Share
Issue PriceRs. 100 to Rs. 102 per Share.
Lot Size1200 Shares
Issue Size39,60,000 Shares (Rs. 40.39 Cr)
Offer for Sale -
Fresh Issue 39,60,000 Shares (Rs. 40.39 Cr)
Listing atBSE, SME
Issue Type Bookbuild issue IPO
Registrar Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. 

IPO Lot Details 

Retail investors can subscribe to a minimum of 2 lots (2,400 shares) for Rs. 2,44,800, and in multiples of 2 lots thereafter, while HNI investors can invest in a minimum of 3 lots (3,600 shares) for Rs. 3,67,200.

Minimum Lot Investment (Retail) 2 Lots
Maximum Lot Investment (Retail) 2 Lots
HNI (Min)3 Lots

Dachepalli Publishers IPO Allotment Status

To check the Dachepalli Publishers IPO allotment status, visit the official registrar’s website or the BSE website. Below are the links for your reference:

Using BSE Website - ​BSE IPO allotment status

Promoters And Management of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd.

  • Mr. Vinod Kumar Dachepalli
  • Mr. Rushikesh Dachepally
  • Mrs. Manjula Dachepalli
  • Mr. Harish Kumar Dachepalli
  • Mr. Abhinav Dachepally.
Pre-Issue Promoter Shareholding88.07%
Post-Issue Promoter Shareholding64.78%

IPO Lead Managers

  • Synfinx Capital Pvt. Ltd.

Dividend Policy

The company has not declared or paid any dividend in the last ten financial years.

Conclusion

With consistent revenue growth and improving profitability ratios, the Dachepalli Publishers IPO provides an opportunity to participate in India’s growing K–12 education publishing sector. Strong ROE, PAT margins, and curriculum alignment with NEP 2020 support the IPO’s valuation, which appears reasonable compared to peers. However, investors should consider risks related to cost pressures, high sales returns, and geographic concentration before investing.

ATTENTION INVESTORS

The brand name StocKart and logo are the registered trademarks of Ksn Credence Commodities Trading Pvt. Ltd. | The cost-effective brokerage plans make StocKart a trustworthy and reliable online stockbroker. Available on both the web and mobile, it offers unmatched convenience to traders. If you are considering opening a demat account online, then StocKart is just the right place for you.

StocKart, Member of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. MEMBER ID - 55805, National Stock Exchange MEMBER ID - 90358, Bombay Stock Exchange of India MEMBER ID - 6772, CDSL DP ID- 96300, KAZMI CHAMBERS (SECOND FLOOR), SF-01, 9A/5 PARK ROAD, HAZRATGANJ, LUCKNOW Company E-mail ID : info@stockart.co.in Investor Complaint E-Mail ID: support@stockart.co.in Compliance Officer Name : Jaswinder Singh Monga Mail ID: support@stockart.co.in, Ph. No : 0522-4026981,9389739295. Key Managerial Personnel :SHASHANK GUPTA.

FMC/Sebi Registration No : INZ000178736, CIN No. U51101UP2013PTC059797. Registered/Corporate office : Second Floor, SF-01, 9A/5, Kazmi Chamber, Park Road,Raj Bhavan Colony, Hazratganj. Lucknow UP 226001, +91 0522-4026981, support@stockart.co.in.

Investments in securities market are subject to market risks; read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Prevent Unauthorized Transactions in your demat/trading account-update your Mobile Number/Email ID with your stock broker/Depository Participant. Receive information of your transactions directly from Exchanges on your mobile/email at the end of day and alerts on your registered mobile for all debits and other important transactions in your demat account directly for NSDL/CDSL on the same day. Issued in the interest of investors.

KYC is a one time exercise while dealing in securities markets. Once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (Broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.

In addition to client based business, we are also doing Proprietary Trading.
Brokerage will not exceed the SEBI prescribed limit

No need to issue cheques to investors while subscribing to the IPO. Just write the bank account number and sign-in the application form to authorise your bank to make payment in case of allotment. No worries of refund as the money remains in the investor's account. For Rights and Obligation, RDD, Guidance Note

Procedure to file a complaint on Filing of complaints on SCORES â€" Easy & quick: Register on SCORES portal. Mandatory details for filing complaints on SCORES: Name, PAN, Address, Mobile Number, E-mail ID. Benefits: Effective Communication,Escalation Matrix Support: IG Escalation Matrix, Account Closure, SMART ODR, Complaint status Support: Complaint status Evoting Link. Speedy redressal of the grievances Click Here :- 1. RIGHTS & OBLIGATIONS, 2. RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, 3. DO'S & DON'TS,4. PRICING,5. PRIVACY,6. REFUND,7. TERMS & CONDITIONS.