Key Financial Figures
- Consolidated Revenue: ₹9,150 crores, representing 16% year-on-year growth
- Formulation Business Revenue: ₹8,101 crores (17% YoY growth), contributing 89% of total revenue
- API Business Revenue: ₹1,049 crores (11% of total revenue)
- Operating EBITDA: ₹1,924 crores with margin of 21% (includes one-time impact of ₹43 crores for loss on derecognition of leased residuals)
- Gross Margin: 60.4% compared to 58.8% in Q1 FY26
- Gross Contribution: ₹5,523 crores
- R&D Expenses: ₹344 crores (4% of revenues)
- Net CapEx: $78 million for the quarter
- Profit After Tax: ₹1,032 crores
- Net Cash Position: $42 million after $85 million buyback and $247 million Lannett acquisition payments
- Average Finance Cost: 4.8% (down from 5% previous quarter)
- Net Effective Tax Rate: 31.9% (expected to normalize to 28-29% by year-end)
Geographic Performance Breakdown
- US Market: Revenue of ₹3,770 crores ($399 million), representing 8.1% YoY growth
- European Market: Revenue of €267 million, delivering 11% YoY growth in constant currency terms
- Growth Markets: Revenue of ₹1,063 crores ($113 million), showing 38% YoY growth
- ARV Formulations: Stable at $35 million for the quarter
Operational Highlights
- Product Launches: 10 new products launched in US market during quarter
- Regulatory Filings: 9 ANDAs filed and 10 final approvals received
- Lannett Acquisition: Successfully completed following FTC approval, strengthening US platform in complex generics and controlled substances
- China OSD Facility: Production doubled over past 12 months, now supplying to Europe and US markets
- Biosimilar Progress: ANVISA GMP certification secured for drug substance and drug product facilities
Business Segment Updates
US Business (Swami Iyer)
- Lannett integration progressing with planned product transfers to utilize idle capacity (currently at 40% utilization)
- Advair launch planned for August 2026 after inventory build-up
- Controlled substances portfolio showing growth within quota limitations
- SGA synergies and procurement benefits expected from Lannett integration
European Business (V. Muralidharan)
- Achieved 20% EBITDA margin
- Expecting double-digit growth for FY27 driven by new launches including loss of exclusivity products
- Antibiotic season expected to strengthen in upcoming months (September-October onwards)
Biosimilars Business (Dr. Satakarni Makkapati)
- US Filings: Three biosimilar filings planned for 2026, targeting at least three products in US by 2030
- European Progress: Four approvals received, guidance of 7-8 products in EU/UK/Canada by 2028-29
- Recent Filings: Denosumab (BP-16) filed with CHMP; Omalizumab filing on track for Q3 with European Medicines Agency
- TheraNym Biologics (CMO): Unit 1 qualification activities scheduled for November 2026, validation batches in 2027, steady revenue stream expected from 2028
- Revenue Guidance: $150-200 million expected from TheraNym Unit 1 and 2 by 2032 with EBITDA margins of 35-50%
Eugia Pharma Specialities (Yugandhar Puvvala)
- Expecting single-digit growth for FY27 due to lack of new approvals from Unit 3
- Targeting $500+ million revenue for the year
- Unit 3 remediation ongoing with consultants
PEN-G Plant (S. Subramanian)
- Production capacity of 800-900 tonnes per month
- Supplying to Indian market and external parties
- PLI incentive application filed, expected payment in September or March
- Working toward cost competitiveness irrespective of MIP (Minimum Import Price) benefits
Strategic Initiatives
- A1 Biochem Acquisition: Recently acquired CRO business with ₹100 crores revenue, potential to scale 3-5x in 3-5 years
- China Formulation Facility: Current capacity of 2+ billion tablets, production doubled in quarter, target to exceed 2 billion by year-end/mid-next year
- Canada Market: Developing captive supply strategy similar to European model
Guidance and Outlook
Management reiterated FY27 guidance:
- Double-digit revenue growth
- EBITDA margins north of 21%
- Absolute EBITDA in excess of ₹8,000 crores
- Potential upside from high-value strategic business areas