Dachepalli Publishers Limited Reports Q1 FY27 Net Profit Up 42% YoY to ₹630.63 Lakh; Revenue Surges 159% to ₹4,517.85 Lakh

Educational publisher Dachepalli Publishers Limited (CIN: U22110TG1998PLC028994) today released its standalone unaudited financial results for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-2027 (Q1 FY27) ended June 30, 2026.

Driven by strong seasonal demand for academic textbooks and educational resources, the company reported significant growth across both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability, posting double-digit earnings growth on a year-on-year and sequential basis.

Key Financial Highlights

Revenue from Operations: Reached ₹4,517.85 lakh (₹45.18 crore) for Q1 FY27, registering a massive 159.38% YoY growth compared to ₹1,741.78 lakh in Q1 FY26 and a 26.15% QoQ expansion over ₹3,581.28 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Total Revenue: Stood at ₹4,518.15 lakh, supported by ₹0.30 lakh in other income, up from ₹1,741.91 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rose 33.68% YoY to ₹855.45 lakh, compared to ₹639.91 lakh in Q1 FY26 and 69.64% QoQ over ₹504.27 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Net Profit After Tax (PAT): Net profit for the period expanded to ₹630.63 lakh (₹6.31 crore), marking a 42.00% YoY increase over ₹444.09 lakh in Q1 FY26 and a 22.28% QoQ rise compared to ₹515.72 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and diluted EPS for Q1 FY27 rose to ₹4.21 per equity share (face value of ₹10/- each, not annualised), compared to ₹4.03 in Q1 FY26 and ₹3.44 in Q4 FY26.

Operational Expenditure Summary

Total standalone expenses for Q1 FY27 came in at ₹3,662.69 lakh, compared to ₹1,102.00 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹3,080.75 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Cost of Raw Material Consumed: Scaled to ₹2,485.01 lakh in line with higher publishing volume, up from ₹945.86 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹2,176.88 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Increase/Decrease in Inventories: Recorded an inventory shift of ₹786.19 lakh.

Employee Benefits Expense: Accounted for ₹207.64 lakh, compared to ₹82.52 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Other Expenses: Stood at ₹119.43 lakh, down from ₹177.30 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Finance Costs: Reduced to ₹25.32 lakh, down 39.47% YoY compared to ₹41.83 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Depreciation Expense: Stood at ₹39.10 lakh, compared to ₹18.74 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Tax Expense Breakdown: Total tax expense for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹224.82 lakh, which included current tax of ₹222.41 lakh and deferred tax of ₹2.41 lakh.

Share Capital: The weighted average number of equity shares used to calculate basic and diluted EPS for the quarter stood at 1,49,76,000 shares (face value of ₹10/- each).

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Vinod Kumar Dachepalli, Whole Time Director, Dachepalli Publishers Limited, said: "We have begun FY27 with encouraging momentum across our publishing and integrated education businesses. Our strategy remains centred on delivering a comprehensive academic ecosystem by combining quality educational content, digital learning, technology-enabled supply chain capabilities and efficient distribution. As we continue to strengthen our infrastructure and expand our reach across Fschools and institutional partners, we remain wel-positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth and create lasting value for all stakeholders."