Healthcare · NSE: EMCURE
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Q2 FY27 earnings call · Guided by management
Call held 3 Nov 2026 · Read the filing on NSEFiling
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Results Q2 FY27, as filed · consolidated · ₹ Cr
| Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY | Q1 FY27 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,820 | 2,270 | +24.3% | 2,580 | +9.3% |
| EBITDA | 588 | 475 | +23.6% | 533 | +10.4% |
| EBITDA margin | 20.8% | 20.9% | -11 bps | 20.6% | +20 bps |
| PBTProfit before tax | 446 | 341 | +30.6% | 394 | +13.3% |
| Net profit | 326 | 243 | +33.7% | 294 | +10.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 17.14 | 12.85 | +33.4% | 15.50 | +10.6% |
From the company's own results filing on NSE. Net profit is the owners' share. Growth and the dotted lines are worked out from the filed figures.
Guidance
India: India growth seen near low-teens for FY27; at or above industry by FY27 exit
Piyush Nahar · Executive Vice President · Q&A · p. 10
India: India growth seen near low-teens for FY27; at or above industry by FY27 exit
“So, as we head into 2H, we think we will be more in line with the industry. For the full year, I think we should probably end up closer to low-teens growth overall. So, I think the exit of FY '27, we should be at or above industry growth.”
Management stays confident in earlier midterm growth guidance for each vertical
Vikas Thapar · President · Q&A · p. 9
Management stays confident in earlier midterm growth guidance for each vertical
“I think, previously, we've sort of guided what we think each of the different verticals are capable of growing at on a midterm basis. And I think management continues to stay confident in that sort of assumption.”
More figures from the call
“We have 2 different manufacturing sites, and each one is broken out by the market it caters to.”
“So, we expect that at least in the next 18 to 24 months, we should have the facilities being able to cater without any restriction.”
“Organic growth for the quarter was 10% versus 6% that we had seen in quarter 1. We expect to build upon this improvement in the second half of the current fiscal year.”
“Europe for us grew by 36% to INR604 crores, supported by strong delivery across both U.K. and Continental Europe. Growth was broad-based, led by our base portfolio, new launches and continued scale-up of liposomal amphotericin B. Business momentum is expected to continue in second half as well.”
“Canada grew by 24% to INR431 crores, driven by continued growth in our base business, and recent launches. We expect further launches in the second half, and we continue to build a very strong pipeline for the Canadian market.”
“R&D investments during the quarter were INR111 crores, about 4% of revenue from operations. These investments will step up in the second half as per plan.”
In short
- 01FY27 revenue growth outlook raised to above 20%, from mid-teens earlier.
- 02FY27 EBITDA margin improvement now expected at the upper end of the 75-100 bps range.
- 03Q2 revenue grew 24% to Rs 2,820 crore; EBITDA rose 31% to Rs 575 crore at a 20.4% margin.
- 04India grew 12% (10% organic); international grew 34.5% and was 59% of revenue.
- 05India growth expected near low-teens for FY27, at or above industry by the FY27 exit.
- 06Net debt was Rs 1,317 crore in September; the company aims to be net cash by end of FY28.
- 07Board approved merging subsidiaries Zuventus and Emcutix into Emcure, subject to NCLT approval.
- 08Lenacapavir dossier filed with WHO and U.S. FDA; expected to be margin accretive in ARV.
Capacity
In-house capacity seen as enough for expected amphotericin B demand
Vikas Thapar · President · Q&A · p. 9
In-house capacity seen as enough for expected amphotericin B demand
“So, we're fairly well placed in terms of our in-house capacities being able to cater to what we think is going to be the overall demand between Europe, Canada and the emerging markets for that product.”
Order book
Rest of World ARV: Strong ARV order book; revenue recognition expected to continue in H2
Vikas Thapar · President · Q&A · p. 7
Rest of World ARV: Strong ARV order book; revenue recognition expected to continue in H2
“I think even on the ARV side of the Rest of World business, we've seen a strong order book. So, we're confident of obviously some of the revenue recognition related to that in the second half of the year continuing as well.”
Segments
India: India business grew 12% to Rs 1,155 crore in Q2
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
India: India business grew 12% to Rs 1,155 crore in Q2
“In India, our business grew by 12% year-on-year to INR1,155 crores in Q2.”
Consumer Health: Consumer Health business gaining traction; seen as an additional growth engine over time
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
Consumer Health: Consumer Health business gaining traction; seen as an additional growth engine over time
“Beyond prescription medicines, our Consumer Health business is also gaining traction with brands such as Bitter Drops and Galact building scale. Over time, we see this becoming an additional growth engine.”
International: International revenue grew 34.5% to Rs 1,665 crore, 59% of total revenue
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
International: International revenue grew 34.5% to Rs 1,665 crore, 59% of total revenue
“Revenue in the international markets grew by 34.5% year-on-year to INR1,665 crores and accounted for 59% of our total revenue.”
Rest of world: Rest of world business grew 41% to Rs 630 crore
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
Rest of world: Rest of world business grew 41% to Rs 630 crore
“The rest of world (RoW) business grew by 41% to INR630 crores.”
Rest of world: Rest of world business expected to keep growing over the year
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 5
Rest of world: Rest of world business expected to keep growing over the year
“And we do expect our rest of world business to continue to grow over the year, and that is going to be backed by science, technology, innovation”
Demand
India obesity: Obesity market build needs patience; Emcure sees itself as a long-term player
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 8
India obesity: Obesity market build needs patience; Emcure sees itself as a long-term player
“It's not really going to happen in a day, but we obviously see ourselves a long-term player in this particular market and things are happening in the right direction. It's not earth-shattering the way it was felt some time back, but we are right there.”
India: Healthcare access and demand for branded generics support industry volumes
Vikas Thapar · President · Q&A · p. 13
India: Healthcare access and demand for branded generics support industry volumes
“Secondly, all said and done, there was this sort of push of generic-generic, but I believe that we're seeing that the demand for quality branded generics continues to be strong.”
India: Obesity drugs contribute at least 4-5% to the Indian pharma market, per CEO
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 13
India: Obesity drugs contribute at least 4-5% to the Indian pharma market, per CEO
“So, if you add this INR180 crores to a market of, say, INR25,000 crores, which is the current size of the market, I mean, at least 4% or 5% for sure is being contributed by obesity.”
India: CEO says Indian pharma usually grows at 1.5x economic growth
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 13
India: CEO says Indian pharma usually grows at 1.5x economic growth
“I have seen the growth of the pharma industry is 1.5x that of the economic growth that we have.”
India: Industry showing 14-15% growth, per CEO
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 13
India: Industry showing 14-15% growth, per CEO
“that's how you are showing, by and large, industry showing 14%, 15% by the way of growth.”
Margins and costs
Q2 EBITDA rose 31% to Rs 575 crore; margin up about 100 bps to 20.4%
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 3
Q2 EBITDA rose 31% to Rs 575 crore; margin up about 100 bps to 20.4%
“EBITDA rose 31% to INR575 crores and the EBITDA margins expanded by about 100 basis points to 20.4%, driven by productivity gains and operating leverage.”
Q2 gross margin 59.5%, up about 110 bps quarter-on-quarter on mix
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Q2 gross margin 59.5%, up about 110 bps quarter-on-quarter on mix
“On the profitability, gross margin for the quarter was 59.5%. Our Q-o-Q gross margin improved by about 110 basis points, driven by business and product mix.”
Q2 employee costs Rs 435 crore, up 13%
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Q2 employee costs Rs 435 crore, up 13%
“Employee costs were INR435 crores, up 13%.”
Q2 other expenses Rs 669 crore, up 20% on higher sales and R&D
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Q2 other expenses Rs 669 crore, up 20% on higher sales and R&D
“Other expenses were INR669 crores, up 20%, primarily on account of higher sales and higher R&D expenditure.”
H1 EBITDA Rs 1,083 crore, up 28.6%, margin 20%, up about 80 bps
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
H1 EBITDA Rs 1,083 crore, up 28.6%, margin 20%, up about 80 bps
“EBITDA was INR1,083 crores, up 28.6% with a margin of 20% and expansion of about 80 basis points.”
Debt and working capital
Finance cost Rs 36 crore on higher borrowings taken for acquisition payouts
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Finance cost Rs 36 crore on higher borrowings taken for acquisition payouts
“Finance cost was INR36 crores, reflecting the increase in borrowings. The increased borrowings were to fund acquisition-related payouts.”
Net debt Rs 1,317 crore at September, up Rs 263 crore since March 2026
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Net debt Rs 1,317 crore at September, up Rs 263 crore since March 2026
“Net debt as of September stood at INR1,317 crores, an increase of INR263 crores over March '26.”
Company remains committed to becoming net cash by end of FY28
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Company remains committed to becoming net cash by end of FY28
“We remain committed to our objective of becoming net cash by the end of FY '28.”
Acquisitions and new business
Board approved merger of subsidiaries Zuventus and Emcutix into Emcure
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
Board approved merger of subsidiaries Zuventus and Emcutix into Emcure
“On 12th October, our Board approved the amalgamation of Zuventus Healthcare and Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals, both wholly owned subsidiaries into Emcure.”
Merger scheme expected to give back-end synergies; needs approvals including NCLT
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 4
Merger scheme expected to give back-end synergies; needs approvals including NCLT
“The scheme will allow for synergies in our back-end operations and corporate functions and is subject to necessary approvals, including that of NCLT.”
Over 20 product approvals in Q2, incl. amphotericin B in Brazil, Mexico
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 5
Over 20 product approvals in Q2, incl. amphotericin B in Brazil, Mexico
“During the quarter, we received over 20 product approvals, including liposomal amphotericin B in Brazil and Mexico and bevacizumab for wet AMD (wet age-related macular degeneration) in India.”
India: India's Subject Expert Committee recommended lenacapavir injection for PrEP
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 5
India: India's Subject Expert Committee recommended lenacapavir injection for PrEP
“We also received a positive recommendation from India's Subject Expert Committee for lenacapavir injection for PrEP indication.”
Rest of world: Lenacapavir dossier filed with WHO and U.S. FDA; reviews over next few quarters
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 5
Rest of world: Lenacapavir dossier filed with WHO and U.S. FDA; reviews over next few quarters
“As part of bringing lenacapavir to patients in rest of the world markets, we filed our dossier with WHO and U.S. FDA and look forward to progressing the reviews over the next few quarters.”
One-offs
Other income fell to Rs 16 crore from Rs 39 crore on lower forex gains
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Other income fell to Rs 16 crore from Rs 39 crore on lower forex gains
“Other income was INR16 crores compared to INR39 crores last year, primarily on account of lower foreign exchange gains.”
Risks
Europe: Amphotericin B expected to face competition in Europe at some point
Vikas Thapar · President · Q&A · p. 8
Europe: Amphotericin B expected to face competition in Europe at some point
“In Europe, we anticipate at some point, obviously, we will face some competition.”
Europe: U.K. approval in place at both amphotericin B sites
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 12
Europe: U.K. approval in place at both amphotericin B sites
“Important country like U.K., it has approval in both the sites.”
Iran war flare-up and $120-130 oil could sharply slow growth
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 14
Iran war flare-up and $120-130 oil could sharply slow growth
“Suppose tomorrow, the Iran war flares up, the oil price is $120, $130 per barrel, the situation will turn to, I mean, much less growth.”
Recent regulatory audits at amphotericin B sites have all been closed
Samit Mehta · Whole · Q&A · p. 12
Recent regulatory audits at amphotericin B sites have all been closed
“And depending on the market, most of the regulatory agency audits are very recent, and they have all been closed as well.”
Europe: Approval at both sites expected in due course; supply risk seen as covered
Satish Mehta · Chairman · Q&A · p. 13
Europe: Approval at both sites expected in due course; supply risk seen as covered
“in due course of time at both the sites. So, to that extent, we are in terms of risk management, fairly well covered.”
Other
Q2 revenue grew 24% year-on-year to Rs 2,820 crore, up 9% sequentially
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 3
Q2 revenue grew 24% year-on-year to Rs 2,820 crore, up 9% sequentially
“Revenue grew by 24% year-on-year to INR2,820 crores, supported by growth across all geographies and it has increased 9% sequentially.”
Q2 profit after tax rose 29% to Rs 325 crore
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 3
Q2 profit after tax rose 29% to Rs 325 crore
“Profit after tax increased 29% to INR325 crores.”
H1 FY27 performance reinforces confidence in meeting 5-year goals
Satish Mehta · Chairman · p. 5
H1 FY27 performance reinforces confidence in meeting 5-year goals
“Our first half '27 performance also reinforces our confidence in us achieving our 5-year goals that we have defined for ourselves and creating long-term value.”
Q2 tax rate 27%; PAT margin 11.5%, up 45 bps
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
Q2 tax rate 27%; PAT margin 11.5%, up 45 bps
“The effective tax rate was 27%. Profit after tax was INR325 crores, up 29% with a PAT margin of 11.5%, an improvement of 45 basis points.”
H1 FY27 revenue Rs 5,401 crore, up 23.6%
Tajuddin Shaikh · Chief Financial Officer · p. 6
H1 FY27 revenue Rs 5,401 crore, up 23.6%
“For the first half of FY '27 revenue was INR5,401 crores, up 23.6%.”
Sources
- Earnings call transcript, Q2 FY27 Filed 6 Nov 2026 · 17 pages
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