Akums Drugs reports dim Q2 numbers; ₹200-cr investment in Zambia arm lined up
Published on 13/11/2025 06:09 PM
Akums Drugs reports dim Q2 numbers; ₹200-cr investment in Zambia arm lined upWhile revenue was largely flat, net profit fell 37.6% YoY in Q2FY26. EBITDA decreased by 22.4% from last year at ₹94 crore, while the EBITDA margin shrunk 250 basis points at 9.2% from 11.7% a year earlier. Shares of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals ended 3.12% lower at ₹439 on the NSE today, November 13.By Tenzin Norzom November 13, 2025, 6:09:14 PM IST (Updated)2 Min ReadDelhi-based pharmaceutical company Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited on Thursday, November 13, reported a 37.6% year-on-year dip in net profit at ₹41 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. Net profit in Q2FY25 stood at ₹65 crore.
Revenue went down marginally by 1.5% to ₹1,017.5 crore from ₹1,033 crore in the year-ago period.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased by 22.4% from last year at ₹94 crore, while the EBITDA margin shrunk 250 basis points to 9.2% from 11.7% a year earlier.
The company's board approved an investment of roughly ₹200 crore in its Zambia-based subsidiary, Akums Healthcare (Zambia) Private Limited,
"The purpose of this investment is to set up a manufacturing facility and to expand its business operations in the Zambian market and meet the growing demand in neighbouring African countries," the management said in a statement.
On August 22, the company informed the exchanges that it had sealed an agreement with the government of the Republic of Zambia to establish a local manufacturing facility in Zambia and to undertake the manufacturing and supply of medicines in Zambia.
Investments for expansion in the African market will now be made in phases in the form of equity and debt through March 2028.
Shares of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals ended 3.12% lower at ₹439 on the NSE today, November 13. The earnings results were announced after markets closed
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