Akums Drugs & Pharma reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,009.78 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 56% year-on-year increase from ₹646.85 million in Q1FY26. Revenue from operations grew 14% to ₹11,666.29 million, supported by robust demand in its core Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) business and an improvement in API prices. The company's Board of Directors approved these unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results on August 08, 2026, following a limited review by statutory auditors Walker Chandiok & Co LLP. The results were filed pursuant to Regulation 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹11,666.29 million, compared to ₹10,240.32 million in Q1FY26. Total income reached ₹11,970.09 million, including other income of ₹303.80 million. Profit before tax was ₹1,392.37 million, up from ₹956.46 million a year earlier. Tax expense totaled ₹382.59 million. Standalone net profit was ₹448.39 million, nearly flat against ₹448.67 million in Q1FY26, while standalone revenue rose 18% to ₹3,922.75 million.
Operating EBITDA for the quarter was ₹1,750 million (₹175 crore), an increase of 35.4% year-on-year from ₹1,290 million (₹129 crore). EBITDA margins expanded by 238 basis points to 15%, up from 12.6% in Q1FY26. The balance sheet remains strong with a cash surplus of ₹16,160 million (₹1,616 crore) and no debt.
| Metric: |
Q1FY27 (₹ million) |
Q1FY26 (₹ million) |
Change: |
| Consolidated Net Profit |
1,009.78 |
646.85 |
+56% |
| Consolidated Revenue |
11,666.29 |
10,240.32 |
+14% |
| Operating EBITDA |
1,750.00 |
1,290.00 |
+35.4% |
| EBITDA Margin |
15.00% |
12.60% |
+238 bps |
| Standalone Net Profit |
448.39 |
448.67 |
~Flat |
| Standalone Revenue |
3,922.75 |
3,324.43 |
+18% |
Segment Highlights
The CDMO segment contributed ₹9,642.12 million in external revenue, up 18.6% year-on-year, with segment results before depreciation reaching ₹1,634.49 million. The revenue growth was driven by healthy volume growth, which management noted remained in the high teens for Q2 as well, and a rebound in API prices. Domestic branded formulations revenue grew 7% to ₹1,152.79 million, though EBITDA declined due to increased employee strength in the field force. The API segment saw a decline in external revenue to ₹316.46 million from ₹450.33 million, posting a segment loss of ₹81.46 million. However, management highlighted that losses were lower than previous quarters due to a higher share of non-cepha products like linezolid and montelukast, which improved gross margins.
Management Guidance and Concall Highlights
Following the quarterly results, management shared key forward-looking guidance across business segments. The API segment, which reported a loss in Q1FY27, is targeted to become monthly EBITDA positive by the end of February/March FY27 and is expected to contribute positively to the corporate from FY28. The CDMO segment is anticipated to maintain double-digit volume growth in coming quarters, with Q2 also looking strong in high teens, and management expects a robust operating performance for FY27 overall.
The following table summarises the key guidance points shared during the concall:
| Guidance Area: |
Details |
| API Segment EBITDA Breakeven |
Monthly EBITDA positive by end of February/March FY27 |
| API Contribution to Corporate |
Expected from FY28 |
| New Baddi Facility (Oral Manufacturing) |
Expected to go live by end of FY27 |
| Zambia Order Value |
₹240 crores ($25 million) |
| Zambia Order Revenue Timing |
Expected to reflect in H2 FY27 and similar amounts in FY28 |
| European Business |
Expected to kick off in FY28 |
| Domestic Branded Formulations (Akumentis) |
Improved performance expected from Q3 FY27 onwards |
| International Branded Formulations |
Projected to return to growth in coming quarters |
| Annual EBITDA Margin Guidance |
14%–15%, with potential to incline towards upper end |
| CDMO Volume Growth |
Double-digit growth expected; Q2 looking strong in high teens |
Key Developments
The company fully utilized its net IPO proceeds of ₹6,421.80 million towards stipulated objects, including debt repayment and working capital, leaving no unutilised funds as of June 30, 2026. Subsequent to the quarter end, subsidiary Pure and Cure Healthcare Private Limited approved the acquisition of Oriflame India Private Limited's manufacturing business for ₹560.00 million, expanding capacity in color cosmetics and skincare. This acquisition includes two manufacturing facilities at Roorkee and Noida, aligning with the company's strategy to tap into niche formulations.
Regulatory Matters
The Income Tax Department raised a consolidated tax demand of ₹1,560.18 million following search and seizure operations conducted in January 2025 for the block period April 2018 to March 2025. Akums has filed an appeal under Section 246A of the Income-Tax Act before the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) and deposited ₹47.01 million as advance under protest post-quarter end. Management maintains that no material adjustments are required in the financial results based on legal opinions obtained.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between standalone and consolidated profitability highlights the group structure's impact on earnings. While standalone profits remained flat, consolidated net profit surged 56%, indicating that subsidiaries—particularly those outside the direct manufacturing scope or involving higher-margin services—contributed disproportionately to growth. Additionally, finance costs included ₹200.54 million from unwinding significant financing components in customer advances, a non-cash item that inflated expenses but reflects long-term contract economics rather than operational debt burden. The shift in API mix towards non-cepha products has already begun to reduce segment losses, supporting management's confidence in achieving breakeven by early FY27.