Akums Drugs Q1 Results: Net profit surges 56% YoY to ₹1,009 crore
Akums Drugs & Pharma reported Q1FY27 consolidated net profit of ₹1,009.78 million, up 56% YoY, with revenue rising 14% to ₹11,666.29 million. CDMO segment drove growth. Company fully utilized IPO proceeds and faces a ₹1,560.18 million tax demand under appeal.

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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 CDMO business. 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. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP issued an unmodified review report on both standalone and consolidated statements prepared under Ind AS 34. The auditor noted that the conclusion on consolidated results relies partly on other auditors’ reports for seven subsidiaries and unreviewed information for three others, which management deemed immaterial.
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 at ₹448.67 million in Q1FY26, while standalone revenue rose 18% to ₹3,922.75 million.
| Metric | Q1FY27 (₹ million) | Q1FY26 (₹ million) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Profit | 1,009.78 | 646.85 | +56% |
| Consolidated Revenue | 11,666.29 | 10,240.32 | +14% |
| 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% year-on-year, with segment results before depreciation reaching ₹1,634.49 million. Domestic branded formulations revenue grew 7% to ₹1,152.79 million. 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. Trade generics revenue fell to ₹209.44 million.
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.
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.
Historical Stock Returns for Akums Drugs & Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +5.27% | +5.58% | +11.67% | +56.06% | +43.20% | -12.41% |
How will the acquisition of Oriflame India’s manufacturing business impact Akums’ long-term revenue mix and margins in the color cosmetics and skincare segments?
What is the projected timeline and potential financial exposure regarding the resolution of the ₹1,560 million income tax demand appeal?
Given the decline in API segment revenue and resulting losses, what strategic adjustments is management planning to reverse this trend in upcoming quarters?


































