Dachepalli Publishers Raises ₹11.4 Crore from Anchor Investors

Ahead of its SME IPO, Dachepalli Publishers Ltd has collected ₹11.4 crore from anchor investors, signaling strong market interest in the educational content publishing sector. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue, consisting of 39.60 lakh equity shares with a price band that values the public issue at ₹40.39 crore at the upper end.

The anchor investor participation highlights investor confidence in Dachepalli Publishers’ business model and its growth prospects in the K-12 publishing segment.

Objectives of the IPO

The funds raised through the fresh issue will be primarily deployed as follows:

1. Working Capital Requirements: ₹25 crore to support operational needs, inventory, and expansion

2. Debt Repayment: ₹6 crore to reduce financial liabilities and strengthen the balance sheet

3. General Corporate Purposes: Remaining proceeds for strategic and corporate initiatives

The IPO proceeds are expected to improve the company’s financial health and support its continued expansion into the K-12 educational content market across CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.

About Dachepalli Publishers Ltd

Dachepalli Publishers Ltd specializes in publishing educational content-based books for students across the K-12 segment, covering multiple curricula including CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. The company has been catering to the growing demand for structured educational materials, combining quality content, affordability, and accessibility for students across India.

With the IPO, the company aims to:

• Strengthen its market presence in the educational publishing sector

• Expand distribution networks across regions

• Enhance content offerings for digital and print segments

• Maintain high standards of educational content while scaling operations

Anchor Investor Subscription

The anchor portion of the IPO attracted a total investment of ₹11.4 crore, a positive signal ahead of the public subscription. Anchor investors are typically institutional buyers, including mutual funds, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individuals, who provide confidence in the IPO’s success and help set the initial market price.

IPO Details

• Issue Size: ₹40.39 crore (upper price band)

• Equity Shares: 39.60 lakh (fresh issue)

• Use of Funds: Working capital, debt repayment, general corporate purposes

• Type of Issue: Entirely a fresh issue, no OFS component

• Target Segment: SME IPO platform, NSE

The IPO provides investors an opportunity to participate in the growth of a reputed K-12 educational content publisher at attractive valuations.

Why Investors Are Watching

• Strong anchor investor support ahead of IPO

• Expanding K-12 educational market in India

• Transparent fund utilization for operational and strategic purposes

• Fresh issue indicates company is raising new capital for growth, rather than existing shareholders selling stakes

Conclusion

Dachepalli Publishers Ltd’s SME IPO has received strong early support from anchor investors, signaling a promising debut in the market. With its focus on quality K-12 educational content, well-defined fund utilization plans, and clear growth trajectory, the IPO is attracting attention from both retail and institutional investors looking to participate in India’s growing educational sector.

The public subscription remains open for investors to apply and participate in this opportunity, offering potential gains as the company expands its footprint in educational publishing.

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