IPCA Laboratories Limited (IPCALAB)
₹1,832.60 -4.21% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, IPCA Laboratories' revenue was ₹2,788 Cr (+20.8% year on year, +16.8% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹424 Cr (+82.2% year on year); the operating margin was 24.0%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹2,788 | +20.8% | +16.8% |
| Operating profit | ₹670 | +60.8% | +38.3% |
| Net profit | ₹424 | +82.2% | +38.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 15.84 | +72.4% | +34.4% |
| Operating margin | 24.0% | — | — |
IPCALAB delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 50.74% of the IPCALAB shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 58.07%. That is close to its usual level.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 57.7% · 65.0% · 42.8% · 65.7% · 50.7%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
IPCA Laboratories Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate, issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd on October 3, 2026, confirms that securities received for dematerialisation were processed and confirmed within mandated timelines. This is a purely statutory and procedural filing with zero financial or operational impact.
- Compliance certificate submitted under Regulation 74(5) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Certificate issued by RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 3, 2026
- Confirms mutilation, cancellation, and timely demat processing of security certificates
Ipca Laboratories delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY27, with consolidated revenue increasing 21% YoY to ₹2,788 cr from ₹2,309 cr. Consolidated EBITDA jumped ~50% YoY to ₹638 cr, with EBITDA margin expanding 449 bps to 22.88% from 18.39%. Domestic formulations grew 13% to ₹1,082 cr, led by a 17.2% growth in the chronic segment, while overall exports expanded 34% to ₹603 cr. On the back of broad-based momentum across domestic, generic, and API businesses, management raised its full-year FY27 revenue growth guidance to 14%-16% (up from 12%-13% previously).
- Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue grew 21% YoY to ₹2,788 cr compared to ₹2,309 cr in Q1 FY26
- Consolidated EBITDA surged 50% YoY to ₹638 cr, with EBITDA margin expanding by 449 bps to 22.88%
- Full-year FY27 revenue growth guidance upgraded to 14%-16% from the earlier range of 12%-13%
- Domestic formulation sales grew 13% YoY to ₹1,082 cr, outperforming the Indian Pharma Market with chronic therapy growing 17.2%
- API business delivered 30% YoY growth to ₹424 cr, while export formulation sales rose 34% to ₹603 cr
Ipca Laboratories has submitted the web link for the audio recording of its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call held on August 14, 2026. The call commenced at 15:30 hrs IST to discuss the company's quarterly operational performance and broader business updates. This filing is a procedural compliance requirement under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations.
- Audio recording uploaded for the conference call held on August 14, 2026
- Call conducted from 15:30 hrs IST regarding Q1 FY27 financial performance
- Filing submitted in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015
- Recording made accessible via the company's official investor relations web portal
IPCA Laboratories' shareholders approved all six resolutions at the 76th AGM held on August 13, 2026, with a high overall turnout of 90.77%. While most resolutions passed with over 99% support, the re-appointment and remuneration of Executive Director Prashant Godha saw a notable 9.74% total dissent. Specifically, 19.25% of institutional holders voted against the remuneration resolution. The meeting also ratified the FY26 financial statements and the dividend declaration.
- Total voting turnout reached 90.77% of the outstanding share capital with 23.03 crore votes polled.
- Resolution for Prashant Godha's remuneration faced 19.25% opposition from institutional holders.
- Dividend declaration (Resolution 2) passed with near-unanimous 99.99% approval.
- A total of 85,465 shareholders were on record for the meeting conducted via video conferencing.
- Adoption of FY26 Audited Financial Statements was approved by 99.98% of the votes cast.
IPCA Laboratories concluded its 76th Annual General Meeting on August 13, 2026, where shareholders voted on the adoption of FY26 audited financial statements. The agenda included the declaration of a dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and the re-appointment of key directors, including Executive Director Prashant Godha. The company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 9,645 Cr and a PAT of Rs 1,187 Cr for the period. Management addressed shareholder queries during the 45-minute session, which was conducted via video conferencing.
- 76th Annual General Meeting held on August 13, 2026, to adopt FY26 financials.
- E-voting was conducted over 3 days from August 10 to August 12, 2026.
- Cut-off date for determining shareholder voting eligibility was August 7, 2026.
- Meeting proceedings lasted 45 minutes, concluding at 4:15 p.m. IST.
IPCA Laboratories reported a strong start to FY27 with consolidated revenue growing 21% YoY to 2,788.10 cr. Net profit for the quarter surged 72% YoY to 401.89 cr, significantly outpacing revenue growth due to operational efficiencies. Consolidated EBITDA margins saw a sharp expansion to 22.88% from 18.39% in the year-ago period. Growth was supported by a 13% rise in domestic formulations and a robust 34% increase in export income.
- Consolidated Net Profit increased 72% YoY to 401.89 cr in Q1 FY27
- Consolidated EBITDA margins expanded by 449 basis points to 22.88% from 18.39% YoY
- Export income grew 34% to 935.39 cr, driven by both formulations and APIs
- Domestic formulations revenue reached 1,082.12 cr, a 13% growth over Q1 FY26
- Standalone revenue of 2,119.24 cr represents approximately 22% of the TTM revenue of 9,645 cr
IPCA Laboratories has scheduled its Q1FY27 earnings conference call for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 15:30 hrs IST. This follows the official announcement of the company's quarterly financial results on August 13, 2026. The call will be led by Managing Director Mr. A K Jain and will cover the company's performance and business updates. With a TTM revenue of ₹9,645 crore and a market cap of ₹46,149 crore, this call is a standard procedure for management to interact with the investment community.
- Conference call scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 15:30 hrs IST
- Q1FY27 financial results to be announced on August 13, 2026
- Management representation includes Managing Director Mr. A K Jain
- Company reported TTM revenue of ₹9,645 crore and TTM PAT of ₹1,187 crore
- Call hosted by Dam Capital Advisors Ltd
IPCA Laboratories has scheduled its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 13, 2026, to be held via video conferencing. The company has issued a formal notice to shareholders who have not registered their email addresses, providing a direct web-link to access the FY 2025-26 Annual Report. This filing also serves as a mandatory reminder for shareholders to update KYC details (PAN, Bank Account, etc.) to ensure eligibility for electronic dividend payments, which became mandatory as of April 1, 2024. The cut-off date for identifying these shareholders was July 10, 2026.
- 76th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST
- Cut-off date for identifying shareholders without registered emails was July 10, 2026
- Electronic-only dividend payments mandated for updated folios since April 1, 2024
- Annual Report for FY 2025-26 made available via dedicated investor web-link
IPCA Laboratories has fixed August 7, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of Rs 6 per equity share (600% of face value). The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 13, 2026. If sanctioned, the payment will be processed on or before September 10, 2026. At the current market price of Rs 1826.2, this represents a modest dividend yield of approximately 0.33%.
- Dividend declared at Rs 6 per equity share of face value Rs 1 each (600%)
- Record date for determining shareholder entitlement is Friday, August 7, 2026
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on August 13, 2026, for final approval
- Dividend payment to be completed on or before September 10, 2026
- Dividend payout represents approximately 13.3% of the TTM EPS of Rs 44.98
IPCA Laboratories has scheduled its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 13, 2026, to be held via video conferencing. The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per share (600%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company has fixed August 7, 2026, as the record date for dividend eligibility, with payment expected by September 10, 2026. This dividend represents a payout of approximately 13.3% of the TTM EPS of Rs 44.98.
- Final dividend of Rs 6 per share (600%) recommended for FY 2025-26
- 76th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
- Record date for dividend entitlement fixed as August 7, 2026
- Remote e-voting period set from August 10 (9:00 a.m.) to August 12, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
- Dividend payment to be completed on or before September 10, 2026
IPCA Laboratories has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26. The company reported that exports account for over 42% of its standalone revenue, serving more than 100 countries. A notable metric is the permanent employee turnover rate, which increased to 27.2% from 25.2% in the previous year. The company also disclosed 877 customer complaints, primarily regarding packaging, with 29 pending at year-end.
- Exports contributed over 42% of the company's standalone revenue for FY 2025-26
- Total workforce consists of 16,644 employees and 6,823 workers across 18 manufacturing plants
- Permanent employee turnover rate rose to 27.2% in FY 25-26, up from 25.2% in FY 24-25
- Handled 877 customer complaints during the year, compared to 796 in the previous fiscal year
- Standalone Net Worth stood at Rs 7,979.35 Cr as of March 31, 2026
IPCA Laboratories has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., confirms that all dematerialization requests for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were processed within prescribed timelines. It verifies that security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification, and the names of depositories were updated in the register of members. This is a standard administrative filing required by SEBI to ensure the integrity of the shareholding process.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Confirmation provided by Registrar MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Link Intime)
- Verification that securities received for dematerialization were listed on stock exchanges
- Confirmation that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled within prescribed timelines
India Ratings & Research has reaffirmed IPCA Laboratories' credit ratings, maintaining a 'Stable' outlook. The rating for bank loan facilities is affirmed at IND AA+ (Long-term) and IND A1+ (Short-term), though the total rated amount was reduced to Rs 2,248.11 crore from Rs 2,593.73 crore. Additionally, the company's Rs 50 crore Commercial Paper program maintained its highest short-term rating of IND A1+.
- Affirmed IND AA+/Stable rating for bank loan facilities totaling INR 22,481.10 million (Rs 2,248.11 cr)
- Reduced the rated bank loan facility size by INR 3,456.20 million from the previous INR 25,937.30 million
- Maintained IND A1+ rating for Commercial Paper worth INR 500 million (Rs 50 cr)
- The Commercial Paper is confirmed as not being carved out of fund-based working capital limits
- Ratings reflect a stable outlook for the company's financial obligations
IPCA Laboratories has approved the merger of Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd. into itself to secure its supply chain for critical fermentation-based APIs. The swap ratio is fixed at 7 equity shares of IPCA for every 200 shares of Krebs. While Krebs is significantly smaller with a turnover of ₹26 crore compared to IPCA's ₹7,431 crore, the merger provides IPCA with specialized manufacturing facilities it currently lacks. This strategic move aims to stabilize the supply of ingredients for IPCA's largest selling formulations and optimize costs through operational synergies.
- Swap ratio of 7 fully paid-up equity shares of IPCA (Re 1 each) for every 200 shares of Krebs (Rs 10 each).
- IPCA's FY26 standalone income was ₹7,431 Crores, while Krebs reported ₹26 Crores, primarily from conversion charges.
- The merger secures the supply of a key fermentation-based API used in IPCA's largest selling formulation.
- IPCA's promoter shareholding will see a marginal dilution from 44.72% to 44.66% post-merger.
- The scheme is set with an appointed date of April 1, 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Ipca Laboratories has approved the merger of Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd. into itself to secure its supply chain for fermentation-based APIs. The share swap ratio is fixed at 7 equity shares of Ipca for every 200 shares of Krebs. While Krebs is relatively small with an annual income of ₹26 crore compared to Ipca's ₹7,431 crore, the merger provides Ipca with critical manufacturing capabilities and drug intermediates it currently lacks. This strategic vertical integration is expected to optimize costs and streamline regulatory compliances.
- Share swap ratio of 7 equity shares of Ipca (Re. 1 face value) for every 200 shares of Krebs (Rs. 10 face value).
- Ipca's standalone total income for FY26 stood at ₹7,431 crore, while Krebs reported ₹26 crore.
- The merger aims to secure uninterrupted supply of fermentation-based APIs used in Ipca's largest selling formulations.
- Post-merger, Ipca's promoter shareholding will marginally decrease from 44.72% to 44.66%.
- The appointed date for the scheme of amalgamation is April 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Formulation business for Q2 FY26 was INR 493 Cr, representing a decline of approximately 9% YoY. API business in Q2 FY26 delivered growth reaching INR 408 Cr. The chronic segment share of the business increased to 35%, while the overall market growth was 7% and Ipca's growth tracked at 11.6%.
Geographic Revenue Split
The US business showed a growth of 12% in the recent quarter. Unichem's US business contribution is approximately 60% to 65% of its total revenue. API exports account for nearly 79% of the API and Intermediates business, serving over 100 countries.
Profitability Margins
Standalone EBITDA margin improved to 25.46% in Q2 FY26 from 22.89% in Q2 FY25, a 2.57% increase. Consolidated EBITDA margin for Q2 FY26 stood at 21.68% compared to 19.1% in Q2 FY25. Gross margins for the last three quarters have stabilized around 54%.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin is 21.68% for Q2 FY26, up from 19.1% YoY. The company has provided a consolidated margin guidance of approximately 20% for the full year, with expected improvements of 1% in H2 FY26 driven by cost savings at Unichem.
Capital Expenditure
Ipca is investing in a new greenfield Drug Intermediates/Bulk Drugs manufacturing unit at Hingni. While specific total INR Cr for this project is not disclosed, the company maintains a focus on backward integration to ensure supply chain reliability.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has successfully reduced debt, though specific interest rate percentages are not disclosed. Interest expenses for the standalone entity were INR 46 Cr as of March 2023.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Drug Intermediates and Bulk Drugs are the primary raw materials. Material costs decreased by approximately 3% in the current quarter, contributing to a 2.57% improvement in standalone EBITDA margins.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company operates as a fully-integrated player with 79% of API business involving exports/imports across 100+ countries.
Capacity Expansion
Setting up a new greenfield Drug Intermediates/Bulk Drugs manufacturing unit at Hingni, Dist. Wardha. Current operations include the manufacturing of over 350 formulations and 80 APIs.
Raw Material Costs
Material costs as a percentage of revenue decreased by 3% YoY in Q2 FY26. This reduction was a primary driver for the expansion of the standalone EBITDA margin to 25.46%.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Consolidation of Unichem's European business into the Baddi facility, which already possesses necessary regulatory approvals and customer clearances, to optimize manufacturing costs.
Logistics & Distribution
The company employs 9,826 personnel specifically for marketing and distribution activities out of a total workforce of 18,043.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
14-15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the integration of Unichem, filing dossiers in new markets (Australia, New Zealand, Canada), and expanding the US portfolio. The company has already shipped 6 products to the US with 6-7 more in the manufacturing pipeline. Cost optimization includes cutting EUR 3.5M-4M in European expenses by shifting production to India.
Products & Services
The company sells over 350 formulations and 80 APIs across various therapeutic segments, including acute and chronic therapies, cosmetic dermatology, and orthopedics.
Brand Portfolio
Ipca, Unichem (subsidiary). Specific product brand names are not listed, but the company is a top 20 pharmaceutical player in India.
New Products/Services
Launched a range of products in cosmetic dermatology and orthopedics. Expected revenue contribution is not quantified, but these are part of the strategy to extend the product range and improve margins.
Market Expansion
Targeting 'Rest of the World' (ROW) markets including Australia, New Zealand, and Canada through Unichem dossier filings, with a registration timeline of 12-18 months.
Market Share & Ranking
Ipca is among India’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Its market share in the domestic market improved from 2.3% to 2.4%.
Strategic Alliances
Acquisition and integration of Unichem Laboratories. The company also mentioned a 'handshake' agreement to transfer European business to the Baddi facility.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward chronic therapies and backward integration for APIs. Ipca is positioning itself by increasing its chronic mix to 35% and expanding its API export base (79% of API revenue).
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition in the US generic market, leading to price erosion and market share loss in key products. Key competitors include other top 20 Indian pharma companies.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on deep backward integration in APIs and a strong domestic distribution network (9,800+ staff). This integration provides cost competitiveness and supply chain reliability that is difficult for non-integrated peers to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to currency fluctuations and changes in government tax regimes/policies in the 100+ countries where it operates.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for chronic disease treatments in the Indian market, where the market share for chronic products is 40% compared to Ipca's 35%.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to regulatory changes in Europe and the US. The closure of a European facility resulted in a EUR 3.5M to 4M expenditure reduction but required navigating EU regulations and penalties.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to stringent regulatory approvals from international bodies for API and formulation exports. Dossier registrations for new markets like Canada and Australia take 12-18 months.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standalone tax rate was 33% in March 2023, down from 49% in March 2020.
Legal Contingencies
The company settled European Union penalties and facility closure costs in Q1 FY26, involving a provision of INR 10 Cr to INR 12 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Regulatory involvement in new market entries creates a 2-3 year lead time for significant revenue contribution. Price erosion in generics remains a constant risk to margins.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Unichem business is heavily concentrated in the US (60-65% of its revenue). Ipca's API business is 79% export-dependent.
Third Party Dependencies
The company is moving toward 100% internal sourcing for major APIs to reduce third-party dependency, though sourcing from new internal units is pending regulatory approvals.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtor days of 61 days indicate moderate credit exposure. The company maintains internal financial controls to safeguard assets.