Dachepalli Publishers Limited · BSE:DACHEPALLI
Dachepalli Publishers — H1 FY2027 Earnings Presentation
50 slides from Dachepalli Publishers's earnings presentation, Oct 26, 2026
Slide 1: BSE Regulation 30 intimation letter
Estd. 1908 DACHEPALLI PUBLISHERS LIMITED Plot No.2/B,(C.FArea) I.D.A. Cherlapalli, Phase Il, Hyderabad -51. Ph:7207020941, 7207020942. Date: 26th October, 2026 To, Compliance Department, Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai. Scrip Code: 544667 Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI
Slide 2: Dachepalli Publishers Limited H1 FY27 Investor Presentation
Dachepalli Publishers Limited H1 FY27 Investor Presentation
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation and the accompanying slides (the Presentation), which have been prepared by Dachepalli Publishers Ltd solely for information purposes and do not constitute any offer, recommendation or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, & shall not form the basis or
Slide 4: Management Commentary – H1 FY27 Performance
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY – H1 FY27 PERFORMANCE “For H1 FY27, total income grew by 74% to ₹70 crore, while net profit increased by 29% to ₹10 crore. Alongside our publishing business, we have commenced in-house notebook manufacturing and launched PageCraft for a phased rollout to our existing school cus
Slide 5: Key Highlights H1 FY27
Key Highlights H1 FY27 Total Income In Lakhs EBITDA In Lakhs PAT In Lakhs 1462.78 971.09 120 0.00 7006.48 800 0.00 160 0.00 700 0.00 140 0.00 1170.87 100 0.00 600 0.00 120 0.00 800 .00 755.48 4036.00 500 0.00 100 0.00 600 .00 400 0.00 800 .00 300 0.00 600 .00 400 .00 200 0.00 400 .00 200 .00 100 0.0
Slide 6: Key Business Update
Key Business Update Backward Integration Acquisition of Linomatic Flexo print notebook manufacturing machine Acquisition of Notebook Manufacturing Machine ➢ Acquired advanced notebook manufacturing machinery for in-house production ➢ Transitioning from trading ready-made notebooks to manufacturing i
Slide 7: Dachepalli Publishers: Over A Century Of Educational Legacy
Dachepalli Publishers: Over A Century Of Educational Legacy Dachepalli Publishers Limited is an established educational publishing house dedicated to the K–12 segment, catering to CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curriculums. Founded in 1998 by Mr. Vinod Kumar Dachepalli and Mr. Rushikesh Dachepally, the
Slide 8: Journey & Milestones
Journey & Milestones • Conversion of the Company from Achieved a customer base of 600 schools, expanding Private Limited to Public Limited, i.e., operations across the Telangana region of the then 2024 from “Dachepalli Publishers Private undivided Andhra Pradesh. Limited” to “Dachepalli Publishers L
Slide 9: Management Team
Management Team Mr. Vinod Kumar Mr. Rushikesh Dachepalli Ms. Manjula Dachepalli Mr. Harish Kumar Mr. Abhinav Dachepally Dachepalli Executive Director Executive Director Dachepalli Executive Director Whole Time Director Executive Director Mr. Vinod has been associated Mr. Rushikesh Dachepalli brings
Slide 10: Product Portfolio
Product Portfolio Pre-Primary Education Primary Education Secondary Education Grades/Levels: Grades/Levels: Languages Offered: Grades/Levels: 1 to 5 Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada 6 to 10 Playschool, Nursery, Jr. KG, Sr. KG Age Group: Key Feature: Age Group: Age Group: 7 to 11 years Physical + Digita
Slide 11: Titles By Brand, Board & Grade Range (K To 8)
Titles By Brand, Board & Grade Range (K To 8) Brand Board No. of Titles No. of Titles Apple Book Company ICSE 68 Apple Book Company CBSE 96 Apple Book Company State Board 45 96 Orange Leaf Publishers ICSE 11 87 Orange Leaf Publishers CBSE 37 75 68 Orange Leaf Publishers State Board 87 60 Pelican Pub
Slide 12: Strategic Expansion & Portfolio Diversification
Strategic Expansion & Portfolio Diversification 01 Expansion into Notebooks & Stationery Distribution 04 Launch of NCERT-Aligned Workbooks • Traditionally focused on academic textbook publishing, the Company has entered the distribution of • Successfully launched NCERT-aligned workbooks for Classes
Slide 13: Geographical Presence & State wise Revenue Breakup
Geographical Presence & State wise Revenue Breakup In ₹ Lakhs State FY26 % FY25 % FY24 % Telangana 2,961.42 32.40% 2,108.67 33.00% 2,508.99 49.33% Andhra Pradesh 1,959.65 21.44% 1,277.98 20.00% 1,434.93 28.21% Karnataka 1,346.10 14.73% 958.49 15.00% 496.86 9.77% West Bengal 260.25 2.85% 185.31 2.90%
Slide 14: Top 10 Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation
Top 10 Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation FY26 In % FY25 In % FY24 In % 14.46 30.00 42.07 57.93 85.54 70.00 Top 10 Customers Others In ₹ Lakhs Customer Category FY26 FY25 FY24 Top 10 Customers 2,741.70 2,688.00 685.94 Others 6,397.30 3,701.92 4,400.13 Total 9,139.00 6,389.92 5,086.07 13
Slide 15: Manufacturing Infrastructure & Capacity Utilisation
Manufacturing Infrastructure & Capacity Utilisation 75,000 sq. ft. unit (leased) at IDA Centralized hub for design to Handles large-scale, time-sensitive K–12 Cherlapally, Hyderabad dispatch publishing demand 15 tonnes per day (TPD) printing 15 15 15 15 capacity Current utilization at 11 ~75% of ins
Slide 16: Warehouse & Supply Chain
Warehouse & Supply Chain 30,000 sq. ft. owned warehouse Custom logistics software for Real-time customer updates End-to-end visibility from for national inventory real-time tracking & route via Email & WhatsApp order approval to delivery optimization 15
Slide 17: Blending Print With Technology: Powered By WeStudy
Blending Print With Technology: Powered By WeStudy Dachepalli Publishers Limited offers an integrated academic ecosystem by combining traditional printed textbooks with its proprietary digital platform, WeStudy. This hybrid solution is tailored to support schools, educators, and students across both
Slide 18: Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy
Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy 17
Slide 19: Comprehensive Teacher Training Programs
Comprehensive Teacher Training Programs Structured, Hands-On Teacher Training Weekly Online Subject-Wise Sessions 01 • Programs tailored for all levels, from pre-primary to senior secondary. • Developed in collaboration with pedagogical experts. • Focused on learning outcomes, pedagogy, and seamless
Slide 20: Textbook Development & Publishing Workflow
Textbook Development & Publishing Workflow 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Curriculum & Manuscript Writing Peer Review / Panel Language Editing & Sample Print (Proof Bulk Printing by Implementation in Revisions for Next Syllabus Design (By Begins Review Proofreading Copy) Approved Pr
Slide 21: Building an Integrated, Technology-Enabled Academic Supply Ecosystem
Building an Integrated, Technology-Enabled Academic Supply Ecosystem Pelican Edu Supply is transforming how schools procure, distribute, and monetize academic materials using technology, logistics integration, and data intelligence. Our Mission "To become India’s most trusted, technology-enabled aca
Slide 22: India's Education Landscape
India’s Education Landscape A massive, growing ecosystem ready for organized disruption. Total Institutions Student Base Regional Rapid Growth Procurement Shift Expansion 15+ Lakh 25+ Crore Explosive increase in CBSE affiliations & private Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities are the new growth engines, seeking I
Slide 23: Unified Academic Ecosystem
Unified Academic Ecosystem We replace fragmentation with a single, technology-enabled partner that handles the entire academic lifecycle. End-to-End Procurement Vendor Consolidation Curriculum-Aligned Sourcing Complete management of the supply chain from publisher Single-point invoicing and logistic
Slide 24: End-to-End Operational Workflow: Procurement, Warehousing & Distribution
End-to-End Operational Workflow: Procurement, Warehousing & Distribution Part 1 – Offline + Digital Hybrid Model Requirement Bulk Inward Order Distribution 01 Finalization Planning & Verification 02 Procurement Sourcing & Consolidation 03 Processing 04 Customization 05 Stock Entry & Verification Sor
Slide 25: The Digital Transformation
The Digital Transformation Revolutionizing the procurement experience for schools and parents Pelican Model Traditional Model Parents visit school School-specific Online Store Dedicated whitelabel link for each institution. Long queues, physical presence required, time-consuming process. Class-wise
Slide 26: School Onboarding Process
School Onboarding Process From agreement to go-live in 4 structured steps 01 02 03 Live Academic List Finalized SKU Structuring Centralized Dedicated Online Store Procurement Ingestion of book lists, curriculum Mapping products to digital Bulk purchasing from publishers, Creation of a branded, schoo
Slide 27: Parent Experience
Parent Experience Seamless 3-step ordering process that builds our data asset 1 2 3 Add to Cart Enter Student Details Make Payment Select class kit & add-ons Key data capture point Secure checkout After Payment Student Name Email Confirmation Data Captured Class & Section WhatsApp Notification Paren
Slide 28: Logistics & Infrastructure
Logistics & Infrastructure Why It Works Seamless 3-step ordering process that builds our data asset Model Advantages Built for speed, efficiency, and rapid scaling without heavy capital expenditure. Asset-Light Expansion Zero capex on warehousing. We leverage existing distributor infrastructure for
Slide 29: Distributor Ecosystem Advantage
Distributor Ecosystem Advantage A technology-enabled distribution ecosystem ensuring scalable win-win growth Sourcing via Distributors We do not bypass; we source publisher books through them. Pelican Earn Product Margins Distributor Platform They retain their standard margins without sales effort.
Slide 30: School Performance Dashboard
School Performance Dashboard Real-time analytics for Greenwood High International Academic Year 2025-26 Export Report Total Revenue Kits Sold Avg Order Value Fulfillment ₹ 45.2 Lakhs 1,240 ₹ 3,650 98.5% 12% vs last year 92% Adoption Rate 5% vs estimate Dispatched in 24hrs Sales by Date & Seasonality
Slide 31: Revenue & Margin Transparency
Revenue & Margin Transparency Schools gain complete visibility into their Financial Overview Filter Export Academic Year 2025-26 • Term 1 financial ecosystem. No hidden costs, just actionable data intelligence. Total Revenue Net Margin Next Year Forecast ₹ 85.4 L +12.5% ₹ 18.2 L 21.3% ₹ 98.0 L Proje
Slide 32: Structured Student Data Engine
Structured Student Data Engine Consent-Based Collection Transforming simple transactions into a deep understanding of each learner's journey. Age & DOB Class Level Gender Buying History Curriculum Interests Determines cognitive stage Tracks academic progression Helps refine Analyzes spending power a
Slide 33: Direct-to-Parent E-Commerce Expansion
Direct-to-Parent E-Commerce Expansion Leveraging school trust to capture share of wallet beyond textbooks. High Margin Stationery Educational Toys STEM Kits Olympiad Prep Premium notebooks, art supplies, and daily Cognitive development puzzles and learning aids. Robotics, science experiments, and co
Slide 34: AI-Powered Revenue Intelligence Engine
AI-Powered Revenue Intelligence Engine Converting student data signals into personalized revenue opportunities. I n p u t Si g n a l s Student Age Sm a r t T r ig g e rs Developmental Stage Automated Emails "Exam Prep Guide" Class Progression Academic Level WhatsApp Nudges High-Conversion Msgs Acade
Slide 35: Age-Specific Monetization
Age-Specific Monetization One student, multiple revenue opportunities throughout their 12 -year journey. Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Grade 7-9 Grade 10-12 Foundational Competency Innovation High Stakes Focus on motor skills, phonics, and basic Developing logical reasoning and Hands-on application of science
Slide 36: Continuous Second Revenue Layer
Continuous Second Revenue Layer Shifting from seasonal transactions to year-round engagement. Traditional Model (Seasonal) Pelican AI-Driven Model AI Optimization Higher LTV 4-5x +35% Expanded Lifetime Value Purchase Frequency Avg. Order Value Net Margins Capturing wallet share across 12 months Movi
Slide 37: The Data Flywheel Effect
The Data Flywheel Effect How our ecosystem creates a compounding competitive advantage. Result More Schools Creates a defensive data moat Institutional that competitors cannot easily Partnerships replicate. Revenue Growth More Students Reinvestment Expanding User Power Base Pelican Ecosystem Higher
Slide 38: Lifecycle Monetization Model
Lifecycle Monetization Model Converting transactional interactions into a continuous value relationship. 1 2 3 4 Kit Acquisition Personalized Upsell Seasonal Selling Continuous Skill The Entry Point First Data Activation Event-Based Triggers High-Value Retention Parents purchase mandatory academic k
Slide 39: Revenue Streams
Revenue Streams A balanced portfolio of high-volume institutional sales and high-margin consumer growth. Primary Revenue Secondary Revenue Layer Core Institutional Business (B2B) Consumer Growth & Expansion (B2C) Institutional Bulk Supply Direct-to-Parent E-Commerce School-specific online stores for
Slide 40: Growth Strategy Roadmap
Growth Strategy Roadmap A phased approach to scaling from regional dominance to national leadership. Regional Consolidation Multi-State Expansion National Scaling Strengthen Partnerships State-Level Distributors Tech-First Ordering Deepen relationships with existing schools to secure Appoint master
Slide 41: Why Pelican Wins
Why Pelican Wins A deep competitive moat built on operational excellence and data intelligence. Structured Procurement Data-Driven Expansion Centralized aggregation replaces fragmented vendor management, solving the #1 pain Every transaction builds a richer student profile, enabling precise targetin
Slide 42: Building a Technology-Driven Academic Commerce Ecosystem
Building a Technology-Driven Academic Commerce Ecosystem Pelican Edu Supply is not just moving books. We are digitizing the demand, supply, and consumption of education in India. Recurring Revenue Scalable & Asset- Data-Powered Layers Light Moat Transforming seasonal transactional A tech-first archi
Slide 43: Competitive Strengths
Competitive Strengths Focused K–12 Market Leadership 100% revenue from the K–12 segment, with a strong foothold in South India and a growing pan-India presence supported by our WeStudy digital suite. Pedagogically Sound & Consumer-Centric Content In-House Printing Infrastructure Content designed wit
Slide 44: Strategic Growth Roadmap
Strategic Growth Roadmap Expanding Across Education Ecosystems The company is strengthening its presence across CBSE, ICSE, and State Board schools while expanding its integrated offerings across textbooks, notebooks, stationery, uniforms, and digital learning solutions. AI-Integrated Learning Ecosy
Slide 45: Key Financial Highlights
Key Financial Highlights All Amount In ₹ Lakhs & Margins In % Revenue EBITDA EBITDA Margin Net Profit Net Profit Margin 1600 30.00 10,000.00 2500 40.00 1,520.01 2,352.48 9,136.28 1400 9,000.00 35.00 25.00 8,000.00 2000 1200 30.00 7,000.00 20.00 6,389.92 1000 25.00 6,000.00 1500 25.74 1,317.52 836.1
Slide 46: Profit & Loss Statement
Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs) FY26 FY25 FY24 INCOME Revenue from Operations 9,136.28 6,389.92 5,086.07 Other Income 2.74 35.34 3.75 Total Revenue 9,139.02 6,425.26 5,089.82 EXPENSES Cost of Materials Consumed 5,312.79 4,109.51 3,607.69 Employee Benefits Expenses 897.29 584.32 516.
Slide 47: Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs) FY26 FY25 FY24 Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs) FY26 FY25 FY24 Shareholders Funds Non-Current Assets Share Capital 1,497.60 1,101.60 612.00 Property, Plant and Equipment 953.18 743.94 598.36 Reserves and Surplus 6,499.57 1,826.99 1,364.22 Non Current Investments 127.07
Slide 48: Key Ratios
Key Ratios ROE In % ROCE In % Debt to Equity In Times 28.55 2.10 19.17 1.57 18.33 19.01 15.18 10.71 0.44 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY24 FY25 FY26 Current Ratio In Times Net Asset Value Per Share In ₹ Earnings Per Share In ₹ 4.02 12.62 53.4 3.13 2.89 7.59 26.58 17.94 3.01 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY24 FY25
Slide 49: Stock Data
Stock Data As on 23/10/2026 As on 30/09/2026 BSE : DACHEPALLI | 544667 Shareholding Pattern Share Price (₹) 97.25 Market Capitalization (₹ Cr) 139.23 35.22% No. of Shares 1,49,76,000 64.78% Face Value (₹) 10.00 52 week High-Low (₹) 105.00 – 48.10 Promoter & Promoter Group Public 48
Slide 50: Thank You
Investor Relations Advisor Dachepalli Publishers Limited THANK YOU! Plot No.2/B,C.F.Area I.D.A. Cherlapalli, Phase-II Hyderabad - 500 051. EquibridgeX Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Pooja Gandhi Phone: +91 0720 7020 941 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.equibridgex.com Websit
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