Dachepalli Publishers Limited · BSE:DACHEPALLI
Dachepalli Publishers — Q3 FY26 Earnings Presentation
61 slides from Dachepalli Publishers's earnings presentation, Feb 14, 2026
Slide 1: Investor Presentation Cover Letter to Bombay Stock Exchange
Estd. 1908 DACHEPALLI PUBLISHERS LIMTED Plot No.2/B, (C.F.Area) .D.A. Cherlapalli, Phase ll, Hyderabad - 51. Ph :72070 20941, 72070 20942. Date:- 14th February, 2026 To, Compliance Department, Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai Symbol: 544667 Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Investor Presentation on Unaudited Fi
Slide 2: Dachepalli Publishers Limited Q3 & 9M FY26 Investor Presentation
DACHEPALLI PUBLISHERS LIMITED Q3 & 9M 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. Company Overview 04 Industry Overview 52 Management Overview 07 Financial Overview 54 Business Overview 09 Stock Data 59
Slide 5: 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 6: Key Facts & Figures
Key Facts & Figures Since 1908 200 + 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) 10 9M FY26 states/UT's Revenue - ₹5,552 L Schools & Institut
Slide 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Geographical Presence & State wise Revenue Breakup
Geographical Presence & State wise Revenue Breakup In ₹ Lakhs State FY25 % FY24 % FY23 % Telangana 2,108.67 33.00% 2508.99 49.33% 2445.69 54.11% Andhra Pradesh 1,277.98 20.00% 1434.93 28.21% 1200.10 26.55% Karnataka 958.49 15.00% 496.86 9.77% 458.21 10.14% West Bengal 185.31 2.90% 76.39 1.50% 36.48
Slide 15: Top 10 Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation
Top 10 Customer Wise Revenue Bifurcation In % FY24 In % FY23 FY25 In % 14.46 17.15 42.07 57.93 82.85 85.54 Top 10 Customers Others In ₹ Lakhs Particulars FY25 FY24 FY23 Top 10 Customers 2688.00 685.94 775.30 Others 3701.92 4400.13 3744.18 Total 6389.92 5086.07 4519.48 14
Slide 16: 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 15
Slide 17: Installed Capacity & Capacity Utilization
Installed Capacity & Capacity Utilization 15 tonnes per day (TPD) printing capacity 15 15 15 15 Current utilization at ~40% of installed capacity 3 3 3 5 FY23 FY24 FY25 Sept '25 85% of printing Utilised Capacity Installed Capacity managed in - house Particulars FY23 FY24 FY25 Sept ‘25 15% outsourced
Slide 18: 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 17
Slide 19: 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 20: Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy
Blending Print With Technology: WeStudy 19
Slide 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Post-IPO Business Update: Company Overview
Post - IPO Business Update Company Overview 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 N
Slide 25: 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 26: India's Education Landscape: Current Challenges
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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Logistics & Infrastructure: Why It Works
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 34: Distributor Ecosystem Advantage
Distributor Ecosystem Advantage A strategic partnership model ensuring 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. Network Technology, D
Slide 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 cod
Slide 39: 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
Slide 40: 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
Slide 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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
Slide 48: Post-IPO Business Update: Strategic Expansion & Portfolio Diversification
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 49: Post-IPO Business Update: Academic Innovation, Product Expansion
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
Slide 50: Post-IPO Business Update: Geographic Expansion & Child Author Initiative
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, a
Slide 51: 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 52: Business Strategies
Business Strategies Expanding Across Education Boards The company aims to deepen its presence in ICSE, CBSE, and State Board segments by expanding its title portfolio and strengthening institutional engagement. Enhancing Technology Integration Dachepalli Publishers is focused on advancing digital le
Slide 53: 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 54: 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 55: Key Financial Highlights
Key Financial Highlights All Amount In ₹ Lakhs & Margins In % Revenue EBITDA EBITDA Margin PAT PAT Margin 1200 30.00 7,000.00 2000 40.00 6,389.92 1800 1,773.40 1004.62 35.00 1000 25.00 6,000.00 5,554.00 1600 5,086.07 31.93 30.00 5,000.00 756.24 1400 4,519.48 800 20.00 1,247.96 25.00 1200 4,000.00 18
Slide 56: Key Ratios
Key Ratios ROE In % ROCE In % Debt to Equity In Times 32.12 18.22 2.60 14.6 2.10 18.33 10.71 1.61 13.41 4.25 0.56 2.93 FY23 FY24 FY25 9M FY26 FY23 FY24 FY25 9M FY26 FY23 FY24 FY25 9M FY26 Current Ratio In Times Net Asset Value Per Share In ₹ Earnings Per Share In ₹ 9.06 4.92 50.02 6.86 2.89 3.13 2.1
Slide 57: Q3 FY26 - Profit & Loss Statement
Q3 FY26 - Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs ) Q3 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 FY25 INCOME Revenue from Operations 1,475.90 2,334.32 1,025.66 Other Income 1.87 - 1.30 Total Revenue 1,477.77 2,334.32 1,026.96 EXPENSES Cost of Materials Consumed 1,604.00 1,515.00 730.00 (Increase)/Decrease in Inventor
Slide 58: Profit & Loss Statement
Profit & Loss Statement Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs ) 9M FY26 FY25 FY24 FY23 INCOME Revenue from Operations 5,552.00 6,389.92 5,086.07 4,519.48 Other Income 2.00 35.34 3.75 6.03 Total Revenue 5,554.00 6,425.26 5,089.82 4,525.51 EXPENSES Cost of Materials Consumed 4,064.00 4,474.76 3,607.69 4,660.62 (Inc
Slide 59: Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs ) 9M FY26 FY25 FY24 FY23 Particulars (In ₹ Lakhs ) 9M FY26 FY25 FY24 FY23 Shareholders Funds Non - Current Assets Share Capital 1,497.60 1,101.60 612.00 612.00 Property, Plant and Equipment 831.86 743.94 598.36 663.56 Reserves and Surplus 5,993.67 1,826.99 1,364
Slide 60: Stock Data
Stock Data As on 13/02/2026 As on 28/12/2025 NSE : DACHEPALLI | 544667 Shareholding Pattern Share Price ( ₹) 71.00 Market Capitalization ( ₹ Cr) 106.33 35.22% No. of Shares 1,49,76,000 64.78% Face Value ( ₹) 10.00 52 week High - Low ( ₹) 90.00 – 63.13 Promoter & Promoter Group Public 59
Slide 61: Thank You
THANK YOU! DACHEPALLI PUBLISHERS LIMITED Plot No.2/ B,C.F.Area I.D.A. Cherlapalli , Phase - II Hyderabad - 500 051. Phone: +91 0720 7020 941 Email: cs@dachepalli.com Website: www.dachepalli.com Investor Relations Advisor EquibridgeX Advisors Pvt. Ltd . Ms. Pooja Gandhi Email: info@equibridgex.com We
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