2026.02.06
Sai Life Sciences Limited delivers robust performance in 9MFY26
Revenue up by 43%; EBITDA up by 79%; Net Profit up by 199%
Hyderabad, February 05, 2026: Sai Life Sciences Limited (BSE: 544306 I NSE: SAILIFE), one of India’s fastest growing Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMO) announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 2025.
Financial Performance:
| Particulars (₹ crores) | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | YoY% | 9MFY26 | 9MFY25 | YoY% |
| Revenue from Operations | 556 | 440 | 27% | 1,590 | 1,115 | 43% |
| EBITDA | 191 | 124 | 54% | 472 | 264 | 79% |
| EBITDA Margin% | 34% | 28% | 30% | 24% | ||
| PBT | 134 | 72 | 87% | 327 | 109 | 200% |
| PAT | 100 | 54 | 86% | 245 | 82 | 199% |
| PAT Margin% | 18% | 12% | 15% | 7% |
Q3FY26 Highlights
- Revenue from Operations was ₹556 Cr for Q3FY26 compared to ₹440 Cr in Q3FY25, an increase of 27% driven by strong growth both in CRO and CDMO services.
- EBITDA stood at ₹191 Cr. for Q3FY26 compared to ₹124 Cr in Q3FY25, an increase of 54%.
- PAT stood at ₹100 Cr. for Q3FY26 compared to ₹54 Cr in Q3FY25, an increase of 86%.
9MFY26 Highlights
- Revenue from Operations was ₹1,590 Cr for 9MFY26 compared to ₹1,115 Cr in 9MFY25, an increase of 43%
- EBITDA stood at ₹472 Cr for 9MFY26 compared to ₹264 Cr in 9MFY25, an increase of 79%.
- PAT stood at ₹245 Cr. for 9MFY26 compared to ₹82 Cr in 9MFY25, an increase of 199%.
Business Highlights
- AI & Digital Platforms:
- Applied AI driven retrosynthetic analysis to ML generated compounds, accelerating route design and improving synthetic efficiency.
- Successfully delivered a full library of AI designed macrocyclic peptides, demonstrating AI’s role in complex modality generation.
- Technology Adoption & Infrastructure Scale‑Up:
- Created a centralized group for Photochemistry and Electrochemistry, enabling broader adoption of modern reaction technologies.
- Strengthened Flow capabilities across Discovery & CMC; successfully scaled late‑phase photo flow bromination; next GMP plug‑flow step commencing.
- Automation & High‑Throughput Experimentation:
- Implemented automated permeability measurement platform in Discovery, High Throughput Experimentation (HTE) module in India, and continuous counter current LLE towards plant scale equipment.
- Capex
- Invested ₹405 crore as on date in capital expenditure, against a plan of ₹700 Cr for FY26
- Quality and Compliance Excellence
- During the quarter, successfully completed 8 customer audits across manufacturing and R&D units, with zero data integrity deviations and zero critical observations
- Sustainability
- Released 6th Sustainability Report 2024–25, outlining progress against ESG priorities.
- Achieved My Green Lab (MGL) Green-level certification for two PR&D laboratories and two Medicinal Chemistry laboratories, with over 98% compliance—the highest standard under the MGL framework.
- Published a joint sustainability case study with Bayer on The Climate Drive, highlighting the increased adoption of a hybrid solar–wind captive power model at the Bidar manufacturing site under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).
Commenting on the performance during the quarter, Mr. Krishna Kanumuri, Managing Director and CEO, Sai Life Sciences Limited, said, “Q3 FY26 marked continued progress in building Sai Life Sciences into a science-led, globally relevant CRDMO. During the quarter, we strengthened our technology platforms through greater adoption of digital, AI-enabled and modern chemistry approaches, enhancing our ability to support increasingly complex programs for global innovator clients.
In parallel, we continued to build organizational depth by adding experienced scientific and leadership talent, ensuring our teams scale in step with our expanding capabilities. Our capacity expansion plans remain firmly on track, with manufacturing scale-up and process development infrastructure progressing in line with our long-term roadmap. These investments are being guided by the evolving scientific contours of next-generation medicines and the changing needs of our customers.
Looking ahead, we remain confident in sustaining our growth momentum in the coming year. With disciplined execution and a clear strategic direction, Sai Life Sciences is well positioned to support the next phase of innovation while creating long-term value for all stakeholders."
Mr. Siva Chittor, Chief Financial Officer, Sai Life Sciences Limited added, “We have delivered a robust growth in Q3 FY26 with improved operating performance, driven by disciplined execution and healthy momentum across our businesses.
For the quarter, total revenue stood at ₹556 crore, representing a 27% year-on-year increase, supported by sustained demand and healthy volume growth across key service lines. EBITDA grew by 54% year-on-year to ₹191 crore, with margins expanding by 605 bps to 34%, supported by improved capacity utilization, operational efficiencies, and ongoing cost optimization initiatives.
As of date, we have invested ₹405 crore in capital expenditure, aligned with our long-term strategy to strengthen capabilities and expand capacity. This investment remains in line with our guided FY26 capex plan and reinforces our commitment to building scalable, future-ready infrastructure.
We continue to focus on prudent capital allocation and margin discipline while investing selectively in areas that enhance our differentiated value proposition. With strengthened capabilities, a solid order pipeline, and a more resilient operating foundation, we are well positioned for another year of strong and profitable growth, creating enduring value for our stakeholders.”
About Sai Life Sciences Limited (BSE: 544306 I NSE: SAILIFE)
Sai Life Sciences is one of India’s fastest growing Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organizations (CRDMO) that partners with innovator pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate the discovery, development, and commercialization of new medicines. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, with a strong global presence, the company offers integrated solutions spanning medicinal chemistry, process development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and advanced technology platforms. Sai Life Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable solutions while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and integrity. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, the company continues to strengthen its capabilities to support emerging therapeutic modalities and meet the evolving needs of the life sciences industry.
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