Financial Performance Overview
- Consolidated FY26 Performance: Revenue of approximately ₹142 crores with PAT of nearly ₹60 crores
- 3B India Molecular Diagnostic Business: Sales of ₹86.47 crores compared to ₹78.34 crores in previous year, representing 10% growth
- Growth Constraints: Lower than projected growth due to exceptional flu and dengue/chikungunya demand in FY25 and geopolitical tensions in Middle East affecting export markets
Business Segment Performance
TRUPCR Europe:
- Delivered consistent growth with CAGR of approximately 40% over last four years
- FY26 sales reached GBP 1.75 million (₹20.67 crores) compared to GBP 1.28 million (₹13.9 crores) in previous year
- Established brand presence and strengthened distributor relationships across multiple geographies
Coris BioConcept:
- Acquired in August 2025 (post August 29th)
- 7-month contribution: Sales of ₹35.91 crores with PAT of ₹8.76 crores
- Full-year revenue (15 months from January to March 2026): ₹57.65 crores
- One-time HAT order supplied in profitable part of year
- EBITDA margins currently around 10% due to high employment costs
Strategic Initiatives
IVDR Transition:
- Appointed BSI as notified body
- Successfully completed IVDR-aligned QMS audits
- Technical documentation review for key product families progressing as planned
- Considered significant competitive advantage for European market access
US FDA Submission:
- Ongoing process for selected AMR products from Coris
- Successful clearance would provide access to US diagnostic market
- Expected timeline: 1-1.5 years or potentially longer
- Potential contribution: 20% of revenue (₹11-16 crores) once established
Growth Guidance and Outlook
- FY27 Revenue Growth Target: 15-20%
- EBITDA Margin Target: Similar growth pace of 15-20%
- Domestic Growth Expectation: Approximately 15% (can reach 20% with seasonal flu/dengue)
- International Growth Expectation: 20-25%
- Focus Areas: Expanding global presence through distributor partnerships, increasing customer base in existing markets, and entering new geographies across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America
Market Position and Competition
- Indian molecular diagnostic market size: ₹500-600 crores
- Company market share: Approximately 15%
- Competition management: Focus on higher panels (respiratory, meningitis, oncology) where competition is lesser versus single tests like tuberculosis, HBV, HCV
- Chinese competition affecting respiratory and Entero products (23% of business)
- IVDR expected to create barriers against competition in export markets
Financial Details
Depreciation:
- FY26 total depreciation: ₹5.12 crores versus ₹1.08 crores previous year
- ₹4 crores attributable to Coris acquisition
- R&D capitalization amortization: ₹1.6 crores (20% of ₹8 crores R&D capitalization)
- Expected FY27 depreciation: ₹4.5-5 crores
Tax Benefits:
- Coris has tax loss carry forward of 2-3 million Euros
- Expected tax benefits for 3-4 years
Cash Deployment:
- Maintaining ₹50 crore reserve for M&A opportunities
- Current deployment: 5-7% in equity mutual funds, 30-35% in fixed deposits, 30-35% in treasury bonds, AAA-rated corporate bonds
- Liquidity maintained for acquisition opportunities
HAT Order Status (Coris)
- Original contract: Euro 6 million over 4 years
- Executed to date: 3.45 million Euros (2.1 + 1.35)
- Remaining: 2.4 million Euros to be delivered through FY28
- FY27 expectation: Approximately 1.35 million Euros
- Potential delays due to Ebola situation in Congo
M&A Strategy
- Active pursuit of additional acquisitions
- Criteria: Topline of €2 million minimum, growing sector, potential turnaround situations
- Expanding beyond core IVD to include molecular or genetics adjacent areas
- Consultants engaged for target identification
- Expected closure within current year
Capacity Utilization
- Current utilization: Approximately 50%
- Capacity expansion requirement: ₹4-5 crores for sudden demand surge
Conference Call Participants
Management:
- Mr. Dhirendra Dubey – Chairman and Managing Director
- Mr. Nikhil Dubey – Whole-Time Director
Moderator:
- Mr. Ranvir Singh – Nuvama Wealth and Investment Limited