
Media & Publishing · BSE
Dachepalli Publishers Limited operates in the Indian publishing industry with a focus on educational content such as textbooks, reference books, and academic materials for school and college-level curricula across multiple subjects and education boards. The company aims to provide high-quality, affordable, and curriculum-aligned learning resources in both print and digital formats, using technology to expand its reach among students, teachers, and institutions. As of 2025, its portfolio includes over 600 titles published under six brands, including Apple Book, Orange Leaf Publishers, Pelican Publishing House, Sangam Publishing House, and School Book Company. The company operates across 10 states and union territories, supported by a network of around 300 distributors and dealers, and sold more than 4 million books during fiscal 2025.
Price Band
₹100 – ₹102
Issue Size
₹40.39 Cr
Lot Size
1200 shares
GMP
Est. Listing
₹102
at current GMP
Subscribed
2.04x
overall
Open
22 Dec 2025
Close
24 Dec 2025
Allotment
26 Dec 2025
Refund
27 Dec 2025
Demat Credit
28 Dec 2025
Listing
30 Dec 2025
Overall Subscription
2.04x
Total Demand
QIB Multiplier
1.29x
Institutions & Funds
NII / HNI
3.39x
High Net-Worth
Retail (RII)
1.90x
Individual Bidders
Live bidding breakdown by institutional, non-institutional, and retail investors
| Category | Shares Offered | Shares Applied / Bid | Times Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | 752,400 | 968,400 | 1.29x |
| NIB | 565,200 | 1,916,400 | 3.39x |
| HNIs(10L +) | 376,800 | 1,519,200 | 4.03x |
| HNIs (2-10L) | 188,400 | 397,200 | 2.11x |
| RETAIL | 1,317,600 | 2,498,400 | 1.90x |
| Total | 3,200,400 | 7,299,600 | 2.04x |
Total unique applications received across retail and HNI tranches
| Category | Applications Reserved | Applications Received | Times Subscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIB | — | 5 | 0.00x |
| NIB | — | 989 | 0.00x |
| RETAIL | 549 | 3,992 | 7.27x |
| HNIs(10L +) | 105 | 642 | 6.11x |
| HNIs (2-10L) | 52 | 347 | 6.67x |
| Total Applications | 706 | 5,975 | 8.46x |
Track continuous institutional and retail bidding order books for all active issues on the ipo live subscription feed.
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is bringing an initial public offering (IPO) in the Media & Publishing sector with an aggregate issue size of ₹40.39 Crores. The shares are offered at a price band of ₹100 to ₹102 per equity share on BSE. Currently, traders and retail applicants are calculating expected listing gains and break-even points based on unofficial grey market quotations.
Prospective investors can apply in the retail quota with a minimum of 1 lot comprising 1200 shares (approx. ₹1,22,400 minimum investment). High net-worth individuals (HNI/NII) can bid in the sHNI (₹2 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh) or bHNI (above ₹10 Lakh) categories for enhanced quota allocation.
Allotment reconciliation will be managed by Bigshare Services Private Limited. Eligible allottees will receive credit of equity shares into their Demat accounts by 2025-12-28, while un-allotted funds or UPI block mandates will be released on 2025-12-27.
Currently, Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) is not actively quoted or is quoted flat at ₹0. The shares are expected to list close to the issue price band of ₹100 to ₹102 per equity share.
The retail lot size is 1200 shares requiring a minimum application amount of ₹1,22,400. Expected listing price is ₹102 per equity share.
The Dachepalli Publishers Limited IPO aggregate issue size is ₹40.39 Crores with an equity price band set at ₹100 to ₹102 per equity share. The retail lot size is 1200 shares requiring a minimum capital outlay of approx. ₹1,22,400.
Live subscription figures are compiled real-time from the NSE and BSE bidding engines. Currently, overall subscription is 2.04x (Retail: 1.90x, QIB: 1.29x, NII: 3.39x). You can track live multiples directly on our dedicated subscription page.
The basis of allotment will be published on the official registrar portal (Bigshare Services Private Limited) and the BSE status verification website on or around 2025-12-26. Investors can verify status using PAN card or application number.
Dachepalli Publishers Limited shares are scheduled to list on BSE on 2025-12-30.