Dachepalli Publishers has scheduled its 28th Annual General Meeting for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The meeting will be held at 11:00 am in a hybrid physical and virtual mode at the company’s premises in Cherlapalli, Hyderabad.

Meeting Agenda

The primary business for the meeting includes receiving, considering, and adopting the audited standalone financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This encompasses the balance sheet, profit and loss account, along with the reports of the Board of Directors and the auditors.

The shareholders will also vote on the reappointment of two directors who are retiring by rotation:

• Mr. Rushikesh Dacheppally (DIN: 02711233)
• Ms. Manjula Dacheppalli (DIN: 02721940)

Both directors have offered themselves for reappointment pursuant to Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Voting Details

Remote e-voting will commence on September 25, 2026, at 11:00 am and conclude on September 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date to determine the list of members entitled to e-voting is September 22, 2026. Shareholders holding shares as of this date can cast their votes electronically via the Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. platform.

Members who have already voted through remote e-voting will not be eligible to vote again during the physical or virtual meeting. However, they may still attend the AGM. The meeting notice was dispatched electronically on September 7, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations and MCA circulars.

Dachepalli Publishers Limited reported a sharp rise in profitability for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with net profit surging 81.7% year-on-year to ₹152.00 lakh.

The Hyderabad-based publisher saw revenue from operations climb 43.0% to ₹913.63 lakh, outpacing expense growth and driving significant margin expansion. The Board of Directors approved the standalone audited financial statements on August 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company’s top-line growth was robust, with revenue from operations reaching ₹9,136.28 lakh in FY26, compared to ₹6,389.92 lakh in FY25. This increase was primarily fueled by higher operational activity, though other income contracted significantly from ₹35.34 lakh to just ₹2.74 lakh.

Total expenses rose to ₹7,039.70 lakh from ₹5,357.09 lakh in the prior year. Key cost drivers included:

• Cost of raw material consumed: ₹6,240.88 lakh (up from ₹4,474.76 lakh)
• Employee benefits expense: ₹897.29 lakh (up from ₹584.32 lakh)
• Other expenses: ₹576.46 lakh (up from ₹413.91 lakh)

Despite higher operational costs, finance costs decreased slightly to ₹146.66 lakh from ₹174.42 lakh, aiding bottom-line growth.

What the Numbers Show

A notable divergence emerged between operating performance and non-operating income. While profit before tax more than doubled to ₹2,099.32 lakh from ₹1,068.17 lakh, other income fell sharply by nearly 92%. This indicates that the entire profit growth was driven by core publishing operations rather than ancillary gains, marking a shift toward operational reliance compared to FY25.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of March 31, 2026, total assets stood at ₹15,005.54 lakh, up from ₹10,434.30 lakh in FY25. The balance sheet reflects a strengthening equity base and reduced leverage.

Share capital increased to ₹1,497.60 lakh from ₹1,101.60 lakh, while reserves and surplus grew substantially to ₹6,499.57 lakh from ₹1,826.99 lakh. The company also reduced its long-term borrowings by over ₹1,000 lakh, improving its debt profile.

Working capital components saw mixed trends. Inventories rose sharply by 79.2%, suggesting increased stock buildup for future sales or seasonal demand. Trade receivables grew by 20.4%, lagging behind inventory growth, which may indicate tighter credit management or faster collection cycles relative to stock accumulation. Cash and bank balances declined to ₹66.63 lakh from ₹360.33 lakh, reflecting deployment of funds into operations or debt reduction.