Mumbai: Dachepalli Publishers Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the half-year period ended 30 September 2026, reporting a substantial increase in income and profit.
Financial Performance
The company's total income for H1 FY27 stood at ₹7006.48 lakh, up from ₹4036.00 lakh in H1 FY26. EBITDA increased by 24.93 per cent to ₹1462.78 lakh, while net profit rose to ₹971.09 lakh from ₹755.48 lakh in the previous year.
Margins
Dachepalli Publishers Limited reported an EBITDA margin of 20.88 per cent and a net profit margin of 13.86 per cent for the first half of FY27.
Business Expansion
During the period, the company commenced in-house notebook manufacturing after acquiring necessary equipment and launched its PageCraft notebook brand. It also entered an arrangement with Wiki Kids Private Limited to distribute interactive flat panel displays across India.
Strategic Initiatives
The company is targeting a proposed reach of around 100 schools through Pelican Edu Supply to expand its presence in the institutional education supplies market. This initiative aims to support incremental revenue through notebooks, academic supplies, and bundled textbook and notebook kits.
Proposed Acquisition
Dachepalli Publishers Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire Hara Communications Private Limited. This acquisition is subject to due diligence, definitive agreements, and required approvals.
Management Commentary
Vinod Kumar Dachepalli, Whole-time Director, said that alongside the publishing business, the company has commenced in-house notebook manufacturing and launched PageCraft for existing school customers. He added that the focus is on executing these initiatives and building on existing school relationships.
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