RPG Life Sciences Expands Global Reach, Reports Steady Q1 Growth
RPG Life Sciences announced plans to expand its international formulations and API business. Q1 financial results show revenue of ₹168.90 crore, up 2.1% year-over-year, with an EBITDA margin of 24.1%. Domestic formulations contributed 69% to total sales, while international formulations and API business accounted for 19% and 12% respectively. The company is exploring inorganic growth opportunities and has appointed Deepak Shukla as Chief Executive - API Business.

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RPG Life Sciences Limited , a leading integrated pharmaceutical company, has announced its strategic focus on expanding its international formulations and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) business, alongside reporting a steady financial performance for the first quarter.
Strategic Expansion
The company's co-executive has confirmed RPG Life's commitment to strengthening its global presence in the formulations and API sectors. This expansion strategy encompasses:
- Attracting new clients
- Entering new markets
- Introducing new molecules to broaden treatment options
This move aligns with RPG Life Sciences' vision to establish a stronger foothold in the international pharmaceutical landscape.
Q1 Financial Highlights
For the quarter ended June 30, RPG Life Sciences reported:
Financial Metric | Q1 | Q1 Previous Year | Y-o-Y Change |
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Revenue | ₹168.90 crore | ₹165.40 crore | +2.1% |
EBITDA Margin | 24.1% | 25.1% | -100 bps |
Profit Before Tax | ₹35.40 crore | ₹36.00 crore | -1.6% |
The company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 24.1%, despite a slight decrease from the previous year. The profit before tax remained largely in line with the previous year's figure.
Segment-wise Performance
- Domestic Formulations: Contributed 69% to total sales, delivering market-beating growth.
- International Formulations: Accounted for 19% of total sales, with improving contributions from new products, customers, and markets.
- API Business: Represented 12% of total sales, with growth impacted by a fire incident in one of the manufacturing blocks.
Management Commentary
Mr. Ashok Nair, Managing Director of RPG Life Sciences Ltd., commented on the results: "In Q1, we have sustained our sales growth momentum, reflecting the strength of our strategic execution and operational excellence. Our Domestic Formulations business continues to deliver market-beating growth, propelled by a focused transformation agenda and a customer-centric approach."
He further added, "We remain firmly on track to accelerate both our International Formulations and API segments, with growth driven by rapid onboarding of new customers, strategic expansion into newer markets, and launch of newer molecules that broaden our therapeutic reach."
Future Outlook
RPG Life Sciences is actively exploring inorganic growth opportunities across both formulations and APIs to accelerate its growth trajectory. The company's strategy includes:
- Focusing on new geographies and expanding the product launch pipeline
- Strengthening customer relationships and onboarding high-value clients
- Implementing digital initiatives to streamline operations
- Evaluating M&A opportunities in target therapies and brands
- Developing a focused new product pipeline across segments and therapies
Leadership Appointment
In a move to strengthen its API business, RPG Life Sciences has appointed Mr. Deepak Shukla as Chief Executive - API Business, effective July 28. Mr. Shukla brings with him about 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked with reputed companies such as UPL Group, Teva Group, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
As RPG Life Sciences continues to expand its global footprint and diversify its product portfolio, the company remains committed to delivering quality, affordable medicines while creating value for all stakeholders.
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