Fermenta Biotech files BRSR for FY 2025-26

2 min read     Updated on 20 Jul 2026, 06:59 PM
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Fermenta Biotech filed its BRSR for FY 2025-26, revealing exports made up 58% of turnover. The company employs 891 people and reported a paid-up capital of ₹14,71,54,935.

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Fermenta Biotech has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 to BSE Limited. The disclosure forms part of the company's Annual Report 2025-26 and outlines its adherence to the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The report highlights that exports accounted for 58% of the company's total turnover in FY 2025-26.

The company operates four plants and one office nationally, serving approximately 20 states and exporting to around 60 countries. Its primary business activities include the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Aqua CHL, Biotechnology, and Nutraceutical products, which constituted 96.4% of the entity's turnover. Vitamin D3 products were the largest contributor, accounting for 87% of the total turnover.

Employee and Workforce Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Fermenta Biotech employed a total of 891 individuals, comprising 563 employees and 328 workers. The workforce included 535 permanent employees and 95 permanent workers. Women represented 7.28% of the total employee strength and 1.83% of the total worker strength. The company reported that one differently-abled employee was on its rolls.

The Board of Directors comprised nine members, with three women directors representing 33.33% of the board. Key Management Personnel included six members, with one woman holding the position of Executive Director.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The report disclosed a paid-up capital of ₹14,71,54,935. For Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) purposes, the company reported a turnover of ₹43,053.17 Lakhs and a net worth of ₹37,995.23 Lakhs for the standalone financial year 2024-25. The company confirmed that CSR is applicable under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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Paid-up Capital ₹14,71,54,935
CSR Turnover (Standalone FY 2024-25) ₹43,053.17 Lakhs
CSR Net Worth (Standalone FY 2024-25) ₹37,995.23 Lakhs
Export Contribution to Turnover (FY 2025-26) 58%

Governance and Compliance

The company stated that all policies required by statute have been approved by the Board of Directors. Principle 7 of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct, regarding influencing public and regulatory policy, was marked as not applicable to the company. Fermenta Biotech holds various certifications including EU-GMP, USFDA, WHO-GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Regarding grievances, the company reported three complaints from shareholders and 12 from customers in FY 2025-26, all of which were resolved. No complaints were pending resolution at the close of the year. The company also disclosed receiving a GST demand order amounting to ₹1,35,64,986, against which it has preferred an appeal and paid a pre-deposit of ₹13,56,500.

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How will the company address the low gender diversity within its workforce compared to its board representation?

What strategies are being implemented to diversify revenue beyond Vitamin D3, which currently accounts for 87% of turnover?

What is the expected timeline and financial impact of the resolution regarding the pending GST demand appeal?

Fermenta Biotech revenue rises 14% to ₹548 crore in FY26

1 min read     Updated on 20 Jul 2026, 06:28 PM
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Fermenta Biotech Limited reported a 14% increase in consolidated revenue to ₹548 crore for the financial year 2025-26. Net profit stood at ₹70 crore, while free cash flow more than tripled to ₹62 crore. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹3.75 per share for approval.

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Fermenta Biotech Limited reported a 14% increase in consolidated revenue to ₹548 crore for the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong demand for Vitamin D3. Net profit for the year stood at ₹70 crore, while free cash flow more than tripled to ₹62 crore.

On a consolidated basis, total income rose to ₹548 crore from ₹481 crore in the previous year. Profit after tax was ₹70 crore, compared to ₹76 crore in FY25. Operating cash flow more than doubled to ₹93 crore from ₹41 crore, and free cash flow surged to ₹62 crore from ₹19 crore. The company’s net debt roughly halved, and the debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.27 from 0.30.

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹3.75 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. This represents an increase from the previous year’s ₹2.50 per share. The proposed dividend will result in a cash outflow of ₹1103.66 lakh.

Fermenta Biotech’s growth was underpinned by strong performance in its core nutrition business. Vitamin D3 Human Nutrition grew 29% year-on-year, while Green Chemistry recorded its highest sales in years. The company also secured a process patent for plant-source Vitamin D3 and approved a ₹110 crore capital expenditure to expand capacity for plant-source Vitamin D3, Calcifediol and biocatalysis enzymes.

The company transferred its Environment Division to a wholly-owned subsidiary, Fermenta Environment Solutions Private Limited, effective October 1, 2025, for ₹19 crore. This move allows the parent company to focus on its core chemistry businesses.

Fermenta Biotech’s shares are listed on the BSE Limited. The 74th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

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How will the ₹110 crore capital expenditure impact production capacity and revenue growth over the next two years?

What market demand is expected for the new plant-source Vitamin D3 following the secured process patent?

Will the improved debt-to-equity ratio enable further strategic acquisitions or investments in R&D?

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