Dachepalli Publishers Limited, a Hyderabad-based K–12 educational publishing company with over a century-old legacy, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering comprising a Fresh Issue of 39,60,000 equity shares of face value ₹10 each. The Offer will open for Anchor Investors on Friday, December 19, 2025, and for the public on Monday, December 22, 2025, closing on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE SME Platform, with a tentative listing date of December 30, 2025.
The basis of allotment is expected to be finalised on December 26, 2025, and the shares are expected to be credited to investors’ demat accounts shortly thereafter.
- Issue Opens: December 22, 2025
- Issue Closes: December 24, 2025
- Face Value: Rs 10 each
- Price Band: Rs 100 – 102 per share
- Lot Size: 1200 Shares
- Issue Type: Book Built Issue
- Listing: BSE SME
The Net Proceeds from the Issue are proposed to be used for the following objects: Repayment/prepayment of all or certain of our borrowings – up to ₹600.00 Lakhs; Funding of working capital requirements – up to ₹2500.00 Lakhs and General corporate purposes.
Founded in 1908 and incorporated in 1998, Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a Hyderabad-based K–12 educational publishing company engaged in the development and publication of curriculum-aligned textbooks, workbooks, and supplementary academic materials across Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary education. The Company has a portfolio of 600+ titles aligned with CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula, serving private and semi-private schools with student strength ranging from 100 to over 50,000, aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF guidelines.
The Company operates a 75,000 sq. ft. centralized publishing and in-house printing facility, along with an owned 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse, enabling control over printing, storage, and nationwide distribution, with approximately 85% of printing undertaken in-house. It has established presence across 10 States / UTs through a network of 300+ distributors, with a strong presence in South India and expanding reach across India.
Key Strengths: Established Educational Publisher: Over a century-long legacy with sustained relevance in the K–12 segment; Exclusive K–12 Focus: Dedicated focus on school education supports curriculum depth and consistency; In-House Printing Capability: High level of internal printing supports quality assurance and cost control; Wide Distribution Network: Multi-state presence supported by an extensive distributor base and experienced Promoter-Led Management: Leadership with deep industry understanding and execution capability.
