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Solara Active Pharma Reports ₹28.5 Crore Q2 Profit as Operating Margins Rise to 6.8%

Solara Active Pharma Sciences transitioned from a loss to a net profit of ₹28.5 crore in Q2-27, driven by a 32.8% year-on-year surge in revenue. The company reported significant margin expansion and continued progress on its strategic demerger and debt reduction initiatives.

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Key numbers
1-Year Return 11.4%Stock performance
Market Cap ₹3,113 CrPharmaceuticals
RSI 40.2Neutral zone
Sector P/E 45.3Industry average
Solara Active Pharma Sciences · share price, past month
Results at a glance · ₹ Cr
MetricQ2-27Q1-27Q2-26
Revenue from Operations417382314
Other Income0.52.70.5
Total Income418384314
Profit Before Tax28.516.3-10.1
Exceptional Items-4.50.00.0
Net Profit28.516.3-10.1
Operating Margin6.8%4.2%-3.2%
Net Profit QoQ+74.8%
Net Profit YoY+382.2%
Adj. Profit QoQ+139.0%
Adj. Profit YoY+406.6%

Key highlights

  • Net profit turned positive at ₹28.5 crore against a loss of ₹10.1 crore in the same quarter last year
  • Revenue from operations grew to ₹417 crore, up from ₹314 crore in Q2-26
  • Operating margin improved significantly to 6.8% from a negative 3.2% year-on-year
  • Company realized an exceptional loss of ₹4.5 crore from the sale of mothballed Vizag plant assets
  • Raised ₹446.62 crore through a rights issue to strengthen the balance sheet and support operations
  • Proposed demerger of CRAMS and Polymers business into an independent listed entity remains on track

Profitability Rebound and Revenue Growth

Solara Active Pharma Sciences returned to profitability in the second quarter of FY27, reporting a net profit of ₹28.5 crore. This represents a significant turnaround from the ₹10.1 crore loss recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year and a 74.8% sequential growth from Q1-27. Revenue from operations climbed to ₹417 crore, marking a 32.8% year-on-year increase.

The growth was supported by improved business performance and anticipated volume expansion in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) segment. For the half-year ended September 2026, the group reported a total profit of ₹44.77 crore, although it still carries accumulated losses of ₹274.16 crore.

Margin Expansion and Expense Management

The company’s operational efficiency showed marked improvement, with the operating margin reaching 6.8% compared to a negative 3.2% in the year-ago period. This recovery was driven by a decrease in the relative share of total expenses, which fell to 92.3% of total income from 103.2% last year. While the cost of materials consumed rose to ₹217.80 crore in line with higher production, finance costs were contained at ₹17.78 crore, down from ₹20.83 crore in Q2-26.

Sequential margin growth from 4.2% in the previous quarter indicates a stabilizing cost structure as the company scales its manufacturing output.

Strategic Restructuring and Capital Deployment

  • Incurred an exceptional loss of ₹4.5 crore from the sale of capital work-in-progress at the mothballed Vizag plant
  • Utilized proceeds from a ₹446.62 crore rights issue to reduce debt and fund working capital requirements
  • Moving forward with the demerger of the CRAMS and Polymers business into a separate listed entity, Synthix Global Pharma Solutions
  • Promoter holding stands at 41.93%, with 37.11% of the promoter stake currently pledged as per latest disclosures
  • Formally closed the Brazil wholly-owned subsidiary effective September 16, 2025, to streamline international operations

Going Concern and Management Outlook

Considering the improvement in business performance, anticipated growth in revenues and margins, expected renewal of working capital facilities as and when required, and projected cash flows from operations, management believes that the Group will have adequate resources to meet its obligations as they fall due.

— Management, Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited
Recent quarters and guidance
DateAnnouncementAmount
23 Jul 2026Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue from operationsSource: multibagg.ai₹384.30 Cr
15 May 2026Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue from operationsSource: univest.in₹387.29 Cr
06 Feb 2026Q3 FY26 consolidated net lossSource: fyers.in₹17.40 Cr
05 Nov 2025Management FY26 outlook of ~10% sales growth and 15%-20% EBITDA marginSource: scribd.com–
25 Jul 2025Q1 FY26 consolidated net profitSource: fyers.in₹10.50 Cr
24 Jan 2025Reaffirmed FY25 annual EBITDA guidanceSource: solara.co.in–

What to watch next

  • Completion of the demerger process for the CRAMS and Polymers business unit
  • Further reduction in debt levels as rights issue proceeds are fully deployed
  • Regulatory updates regarding the US FDA EIR status for the Puducherry facility
  • Announcement of Q3-27 financial results in early February 2027

“The consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026 has been reviewed by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP the statutory auditors of the Company.”

— Sandeep Shashikantha Rao, MD & CEO
Solara Active Pharma Sciences · financial snapshot
Share price₹647.8
Market capitalisation₹3,113.20 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹1,368.98 Cr
Net profit (annual)-₹7.41 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹381.60 Cr-1.47% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹16.31 Cr+69.90% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)-1921.74×Sector 45.28×
Promoter holding41.93%-0.07% QoQ
FII holding11.52%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Solara Active Pharma Sciences Limited announcing its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for Q2 FY27. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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