Dachepalli Publishers Limited · BSE:DACHEPALLI
Dachepalli Publishers — Q4 FY2026 Earnings Presentation
66 slides from Dachepalli Publishers's earnings presentation, May 8, 2026
Slide 1: Dachepalli Publishers Limited
Estd. 1908 DACHEPALLI PUBLISHERS LIMITED Plot No.2/B,(C.FArea) .D.A.Cherlapalli, Phase I, Hyderabad - 51. Ph :7207020941, 72070 20942. Date: 08th May, 2026 To, Compliance Department, Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai Scrip Code: 544667 Dear Sir/Madam, Subiect: Investor Presentation on Audited Financial
Slide 2: Q4 & FY26 Investor Presentation
Dachepalli Publishers Limited Q4 & FY26 Investor Presentation
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation or any other documentation or information (or any part thereof) delivered or supplied should not be deemed to constitute prospectus or placement memorandum or an offer to acquire any securities . No representation or warranty, express or implied is made as to, and no reli
Slide 4: Index
Index Topic Slide No. Topic Slide No. Q4 & FY26 Highlights 04 Industry Overview 58 Company Overview 12 Financial Overview 60 Management Overview 16 Stock Data 64 Business Overview 18
Slide 5: FY26 Highlights
FY26 HIGHLIGHTS ‘ ~“DAmam speeds
Slide 6: Management Commentary – Q4 FY26 Performance
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY – Q4 FY26 PERFORMANCE “Our performance in Q4 and FY26 reflects the strength of our academic publishing portfolio and our disciplined approach towards execution. Improved capacity utilization, higher in- house production, and expansion across key markets have contributed to enha
Slide 7: Key Highlights Q4 FY26
Key Highlights Q4 FY26 In Lakhs In Lakhs In Lakhs Total Income EBITDA PAT 700.00 600.00 4,000.00 3,585.02 515.72 3,500.00 600.00 579.40 500.00 3,000.00 500.00 400.00 2,500.00 400.00 2,000.00 1,850.26 300.00 300.00 275.27 231.78 1,500.00 200.00 200.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 0.00 - - Q4 FY25 Q4
Slide 8: Q4 FY26 - Profit & Loss Statement
Q4 FY26 - Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs ) Q4 FY26 Q3 FY26 QoQ Growth Q4 FY25 YoY Growth INCOME Revenue from Operations 3,584.28 1,475.90 1,846.92 Other Income 0.74 1.87 3.34 Total Revenue 3,585.02 1,477.77 142.60% 1,850.26 93.76% EXPENSES Cost of Materials Consumed 2,663.19 629.00
Slide 9: Key Business Update
Key Business Update Backward Integration Acquisition of Linomatic Flexo print notebook manufacturing machine Acquisition of Notebook Manufacturing Machine Strategic Benefits • Acquired advanced notebook manufacturing machinery for in-house production • Improved gross margins through backward integra
Slide 10: Post-IPO Business Update
Post-IPO Business Update Strategic Expansion & Portfolio Diversification Expansion into Notebooks & Stationery School - Linked E - Commerce (D2C) 01 Distribution 02 Vertical • Traditionally focused on academic textbook publishing, the • Launched a school - linked e - commerce platform through tie -
Slide 11: Post-IPO Business Update
Post-IPO Business Update Academic Innovation, Product Expansion & Geographic Growth Curriculum Financial Literacy 03 Integration with Schools 04 Launch of NCERT - Aligned Workbooks 05 Curriculum under NEP – “The Money Tree” • Entered curriculum integration partnerships with • Successfully launched N
Slide 12: Post-IPO Business Update
Post-IPO Business Update Academic Innovation, Product Expansion & Geographic Growth 06 Geographic Expansion into New States 07 Child Author Development Initiative • Commenced full - fledged operations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, & • Launched a structured initiative to identify, mentor, and
Slide 13: Company Overview
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Slide 14: 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 ,
Slide 15: Key Facts & Figures
Key Facts & Figures Since 1908 250 + 600 + 6 Incorporated Total Employees Titles in Portfolio Brands Owned 1998 4 + Mn 75+ Authors Associated 300 + Distribution Network 60 + Books Sold (FY 2025) Trained Professionals (In- house & External) 15 FY26 states/UT's Revenue - ₹9,139 L Schools & Institution
Slide 16: Journey & Milestones
Journey & Milestones • Conversion of the Company from Achieved a customer base of 600 schools, Private Limited to Public Limited, expanding operations across the Telangana region 2024 i.e., from “ Dachepalli Publishers of the then undivided Andhra Pradesh. Private Limited” to “ Dachepalli Publishers
Slide 17: Management Team
Management Team Mr. Vinod Kumar Dachepalli Mr. Rushikesh Dachepalli Ms. Manjula Dachepalli Mr. Harish Kumar Dachepalli Whole Time Director Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Mr. Vinod has been associated with Mr. Rushikesh Dachepalli brings over Ms. Manjula is a Science graduat
Slide 18: Management Team
Management Team Mr. Abhinav Dachepally Ms. Madhumathi Suresh Ms. Dipali Pallai Ms. Aravinda Annapurna Executive Director Independent Director Independent Director Garikipati Independent Director Mr. Abhinav holds an Engineering degree and an MBA in Marketing Ms. Madhumathi Suresh is a qualified Ms.
Slide 19: Product Portfolio: Pre-Primary Education
Product Portfolio Pre - Primary Education Grades/Levels: Curriculum Coverage: Playschool, Nursery, Jr. KG, Sr. KG CBSE, ICSE, State Boards Age Group: Total Titles: 3 to 6 years 174 Highlights: ➢ NEP - aligned foundational content ➢ Technology - integrated and traditional series options ➢ Designed to
Slide 20: Product Portfolio: Primary Education
Product Portfolio Primary Education Grades/Levels: Languages Offered: 1 to 5 Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada Age Group: Key Feature: 7 to 11 years Physical + Digital blended learning experience Total Titles: Curriculum Coverage: 273 CBSE, ICSE, State Boards Subjects: ➢ Core: English, Mathematics, Hind
Slide 21: Product Portfolio: Secondary Education
Product Portfolio Secondary Education Grades/Levels: 6 to 10 Age Group: 12 to 16 years Total Titles: 169 Subjects: ➢ Core: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies ➢ Supplementary: Grammar, GK, Computer Science, Aptitude, Drawing, Value Education, Coding Key Feature: Select series come w
Slide 22: 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 23: 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 24: Top Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation
Top 10 Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation In % FY25 In % FY24 FY26 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 100 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 23
Slide 25: Manufacturing Facility
Manufacturing Facility 75,000 sq. ft. unit (leased) at IDA Centralized hub for design to Handles large - scale, time - sensitive Cherlapally , Hyderabad dispatch K – 12 publishing demand 24
Slide 26: Installed Capacity & Capacity Utilization
Installed Capacity & Capacity Utilization 15 tonnes per day (TPD) printing capacity 15 15 15 15 Current utilization at ~ 75% of installed capacity 11 6 3 3 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 85% of printing Utilised Capacity Installed Capacity managed in - house Particulars FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 15% outsourced to In
Slide 27: Warehouse & Supply Chain
Warehouse & Supply Chain 30,000 sq. ft. owned Custom logistics software Real - time customer End - to- end visibility from warehouse for national for real - time tracking & updates via Email & order approval to delivery inventory route optimization WhatsApp 26
Slide 28: 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 di gi tal platform, WeStudy . This hybrid solution is tailored to support schools, educators, and students across b
Slide 29: Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy
Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy 28
Slide 30: 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 secondary. - primary to senior • Developed in collaboration with pedagogical experts. • Focused on learning outcomes, pedagogy, and se
Slide 31: 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 / Language Editing Sample Print Bulk Printing by Implementation Revisions for Next Syllabus Design Begins Panel Review & Proofreading (Proof Copy) Approved in Classr
Slide 32: Building India's Most Scalable Academic Supply Ecosystem
Building India’s Most Scalable Academic Supply Ecosystem Pelican Edu Supply is transforming how schools procure, distribute, and monetize academic materials using technology , logistics integration , and data intelligence . Schools Platform Our Mission "To become India’s most trusted, technology-ena
Slide 33: Redefining Education Supply & Distribution
Redefining Education Supply & Distribution Redefining Education Supply & Distribution Pelican Edu Supply is a fast - growing education supply company acting as a unified platform for academic procurement. We replace chaos with organized, technology - driven Publishers Vendors logistics. Textbooks No
Slide 34: India's Education Landscape
India’s Education Landscape A massive, growing ecosystem ready for organized disruption. Total Institutions Student Base 15+ Lakh K-12 Schools across India 25+ Crore Students enrolled in K-12 Rapid Growth Regional Expansion Procurement Shift Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities are the new growth engines, seeking
Slide 35: India's Education Landscape: The Core Problem
India’s Education Landscape Current Challenges Multiple Vendor Inconsistent Quality Coordination Supply Cycles Standardization Issues The Core Delays and partial deliveries Dealing with dozens of disjointed Variance in material quality across Problem suppliers for books, stationery, and uniforms. di
Slide 36: 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 logist
Slide 37: Operational Workflow
Operational Workflow Part 1 – Offline + Digital Hybrid Model 01 Requirement Finalization 02 Bulk Procurement Planning & Verification Phase Sourcing & Consolidation Phase School shares class - wise list Negotiated publisher pricing Detailed book list ingestion Volume - based discounts Curriculum veri
Slide 38: Warehouse & Fulfillment Process
Warehouse & Fulfillment Process Part 1 – Offline + Digital Hybrid Model Inward Order Distribution 03 Processing 04 Customization 05 Stock Entry & Verification Sorting & Bundling Logistics & Dispatch SKU verification Class-wise segregation Route planning Quantity cross-check Kit bundling Dispatch Bat
Slide 39: 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 -
Slide 40: 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, sch
Slide 41: 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 P
Slide 42: Logistics & Infrastructure
Logistics & Infrastructure Why It Works Seamless 3 - step ordering process that builds our Model Advantages data asset Built for speed, efficiency, and rapid scaling without heavy capital expenditure. Asset - Light Expansion Zero capex on warehousing. We leverage existing distributor infrastructure
Slide 43: 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 effo
Slide 44: 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 & Seasona
Slide 45: 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 Pr
Slide 46: 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 Tracks academic Helps refine Analyzes spending power CBSE/ICSE mapping f
Slide 47: 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 Robotics, science experiments, and coding S
Slide 48: AI-Powered Revenue Intelligence Engine
AI-Powered Revenue Intelligence Engine Converting student data signals into personalized revenue opportunities. Input Signals Student Age Smart Triggers Developmental Stage Automated Emails "Exam Prep Guide" Class Progression Academic Level WhatsApp Nudges High - Conversion Msgs Academic Calendar Ex
Slide 49: 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 Developing logical reasoning and Hands - on application of sc
Slide 50: 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 Mo
Slide 51: 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 52: 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 academ
Slide 53: 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
Slide 54: 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 Appoint master d
Slide 55: 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 Every transaction builds a richer student profile, enabling precise targeting the #1 p
Slide 56: 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 A tech - first architecture P
Slide 57: 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 des
Slide 58: 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 Eco
Slide 59: Education Sector In India
Education Sector In India Massive Demographic Advantage Education Industry In India (US$ billion) • 580 million people aged 5 – 24 years — largest educational cohort globally. • Over 250 million school - going students. • 43.3 million enrolled in higher education (2021 – 22). 225 Market Size & Growt
Slide 60: India Publishing Market
India Publishing Market Market Overview • Projected CAGR: 5.8% (2025 – 2031) • Covers: Books, newspapers, magazines, journals, eBooks • Driven by: Digital shift , local language demand , mobile - first content , and government literacy initiatives Challenges • High imported paper costs , piracy , an
Slide 61: 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 25.74 6,000.00 1500 1,317.52 836.1
Slide 62: 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 63: 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 12
Slide 64: 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 ₹ 12.62 53.4 4.02 3.13 2.89 7.59 26.58 17.94 3.01 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY24 FY25
Slide 65: Stock Data
Stock Data As on 0 8/05/2026 As on 31/03/2026 BSE : DACHEPALLI | 544667 Shareholding Pattern Share Price ( ₹) 90.00 Market Capitalization ( ₹ Cr) 134.78 35.22% No. of Shares 1,49,76,000 64.78% Face Value ( ₹) 10.00 52 week High - Low ( ₹) 96.77 – 48.10 Promoter & Promoter Group Public 64
Slide 66: Thank You!
Investor Relations Advisor THANK Dachepalli Publishers Limited EquibridgeX Advisors Pvt. Ltd . Plot No.2/ B,C.F.Area I.D.A. Cherlapalli , Phase - II YOU! Hyderabad - 500 051. Phone: +91 0720 7020 941 Email: cs@dachepalli.com Ms. Pooja Gandhi Email: info@equibridgex.com Website: www.equibridgex.com W
Dachepalli Publishers — Q4 FY2026 Earnings Presentation on 6ix