Sai Life Sciences Reappoints Krishnamraju Kanumuri as MD & CEO, Reports Strong Q1 FY2026 Results
Sai Life Sciences has reappointed Krishnamraju Kanumuri as Managing Director and CEO for a five-year term from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, subject to shareholder approval. The company reported robust Q1 FY2026 financial results with revenue from operations increasing by 77.50% year-over-year to ₹4,964.19 million. Profit After Tax reached ₹604.55 million, marking a return to profitability. Basic EPS for the quarter was ₹2.90. The company's 26th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

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Sai Life Sciences , a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), has announced the reappointment of Krishnamraju Kanumuri as Managing Director and CEO for a five-year term, along with its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Leadership Continuity
The Board of Directors of Sai Life Sciences approved the reappointment of Krishnamraju Kanumuri as Managing Director & CEO for a term of five years, effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030. This decision, made during the board meeting held on August 7, 2025, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025.
Kanumuri, who has been with the company since 2004, has played a pivotal role in transforming Sai Life Sciences from a domestic service provider into a globally respected CRDMO. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant milestones, including:
- A 25% revenue CAGR from 2022 to 2025
- Expansion of global footprint with R&D centers in Boston and Manchester
- Successful completion of the company's IPO in December 2024
Q1 FY2026 Financial Highlights
Sai Life Sciences also reported robust financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025:
Particulars (Consolidated) | Q1 FY2026 (₹ in million) | Q1 FY2025 (₹ in million) | YoY Growth |
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Revenue from Operations | 4,964.19 | 2,797.23 | 77.50% |
Total Income | 5,063.23 | 2,878.35 | 75.90% |
Profit Before Tax | 807.48 | (180.65) | - |
Profit After Tax | 604.55 | (134.98) | - |
The company demonstrated strong year-over-year growth, with revenue from operations increasing by 77.50% compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. Sai Life Sciences also returned to profitability, reporting a profit after tax of ₹604.55 million for the quarter.
Earnings Per Share
The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 FY2026 stood at:
- Basic EPS: ₹2.90 (not annualized)
- Diluted EPS: ₹2.83 (not annualized)
This marks a significant improvement from the loss per share reported in Q1 FY2025.
Annual General Meeting
The company announced that its 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM (IST) through Video Conferencing / Other Audio-Visual Means.
Sai Life Sciences continues to operate in a single segment of providing Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing (CRDMO) services, catering to pharmaceutical and biotech innovators globally. The reappointment of Krishnamraju Kanumuri and the strong financial performance indicate the company's commitment to sustained growth and leadership in the CRDMO space.
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