ALPA - Alpa Laboratorie
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Alpa Laboratories Limited has announced the resignation of Ms. Srashti Chopra from her position as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The resignation was tendered on February 25, 2026, and will be effective from the close of business hours on March 25, 2026. The company stated the departure is due to personal reasons. As this is a statutory role, the company will need to appoint a successor to maintain compliance with SEBI listing regulations.
- Ms. Srashti Chopra resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer on February 25, 2026.
- The resignation becomes effective from the close of business hours on March 25, 2026.
- The departure is attributed to personal reasons with no other material concerns cited.
- The company is now required to fill this Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) vacancy to ensure regulatory continuity.
Alpa Laboratories reported a strong sequential recovery in its financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Standalone revenue from operations grew 15.7% quarter-on-quarter to ₹29.67 crore, while net profit surged to ₹1.87 crore from a marginal ₹0.10 crore in the previous quarter. However, year-on-year comparisons show a decline in total income and profit, primarily because the December 2024 quarter was bolstered by a high 'Other Income' of ₹8.80 crore. The nine-month EPS stands at ₹6.54, down from ₹10.31 in the previous year.
- Standalone Revenue from operations increased to ₹29.67 crore in Q3 FY26 from ₹25.63 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Net Profit (Standalone) recovered sharply to ₹1.87 crore compared to ₹0.10 crore in the preceding quarter.
- Total income for the nine months ended Dec-25 reached ₹90.32 crore versus ₹93.40 crore in the prior year period.
- Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹0.89 from ₹0.05 sequentially.
- Other Income dropped significantly to ₹0.26 crore in Q3 FY26 from ₹8.80 crore in Q3 FY25, impacting YoY growth metrics.
Alpa Laboratories reported a significant year-on-year decline in net profit for Q3 FY26, with standalone PAT falling 78.9% to ₹1.87 crore. This sharp drop is primarily attributed to a high base effect, as 'Other Income' plummeted from ₹8.80 crore in Q3 FY25 to just ₹0.26 crore this quarter. However, core operations showed resilience with revenue from operations growing 13.5% YoY to ₹29.67 crore. Sequentially, the company demonstrated a strong recovery from a very weak Q2 FY26 where profit was nearly flat at ₹0.10 crore.
- Standalone Revenue from operations increased 13.5% YoY to ₹2,967.12 lacs.
- Net Profit (PAT) for the quarter stood at ₹187.48 lacs, down from ₹889.30 lacs in the previous year.
- Other Income saw a massive reduction to ₹26.05 lacs from ₹880.17 lacs in the same quarter last year.
- Nine-month (9M FY26) standalone PAT declined to ₹1,375.20 lacs compared to ₹2,166.42 lacs in 9M FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter dropped to ₹0.89 from ₹4.24 YoY.
Alpa Laboratories Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their immediate relatives starting January 1, 2026. This action is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the upcoming financial results. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. This is a standard regulatory procedure followed by listed companies to prevent insider trading during the finalization of quarterly accounts.
- Trading window closure effective from January 1, 2026
- Closure pertains to the unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025
- Window to reopen 48 hours after the official announcement of financial results
- Complies with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment of Drugs & Chemicals, which achieved a standalone total income of INR 13,575.71 Lacs in FY 2024-25, representing a growth of 9.82% compared to INR 12,361.28 Lacs in the previous year.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, although the company highlights a strategic focus on expanding export revenues and penetrating new international markets.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) margin stood at 14.6% for FY 2024-25, with PAT increasing 17.62% YoY to INR 1,982.90 Lacs. Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew by 24.99% to INR 2,584.12 Lacs.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin improved to 20.85% in FY 2024-25 from 18.62% in FY 2023-24, with absolute EBITDA growing 22.99% to INR 2,830.99 Lacs.
Capital Expenditure
Property, plant, and equipment (standalone) was valued at INR 2,105.38 Lacs as of September 30, 2025. Net cash outflow for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment was INR 166.82 Lacs for the half-year ended September 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company's bank facilities are rated 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4 Issuer Not Cooperating'. Interest charges decreased by 31.60% YoY to INR 26.63 Lacs in FY 2024-25, indicating reduced borrowing costs or debt levels.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and other key raw materials represent approximately 52% of total income, with costs amounting to INR 7,071.93 Lacs in FY 2024-25.
Import Sources
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company notes a significant dependence on imported APIs.
Capacity Expansion
Not disclosed in available documents, but the permanent workforce increased by 10.48% to 453 employees in FY 2024-25 to support expanding operations.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of materials consumed was INR 7,071.93 Lacs in FY 2024-25. For the half-year ended September 2025, standalone material costs were INR 2,849.50 Lacs, representing 47.1% of total income for that period.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
9.82%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by expanding the geographic footprint in overseas markets to enhance export revenues, investing in R&D for new product launches, and upgrading manufacturing facilities to meet global compliance standards like USFDA and EMA.
Products & Services
The company manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products, specifically generic formulations and drugs & chemicals.
Brand Portfolio
Alpa Laboratories.
Market Expansion
Strategic entry into new international markets is identified as a key driver for future topline growth.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing heightened scrutiny from USFDA, EMA, and WHO. There is a shift toward biotechnology and digital healthcare, requiring companies to adopt new technologies to avoid obsolescence.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from domestic players, multinational corporations, and generic manufacturers in both domestic and international markets.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on WHO-GMP and ISO 9001:2000 certifications and a diversified product portfolio. Sustainability depends on maintaining high compliance standards to differentiate from domestic competitors.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to inflation and interest rate fluctuations, which impact operational costs and the 31.60% reduction in interest charges seen in FY25.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade restrictions and changing geopolitical dynamics are cited as risks that may affect exports and overall profitability.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) for pricing and global bodies like USFDA, EMA, and WHO for manufacturing standards.
Environmental Compliance
The company is subject to environmental regulations and climate-related sustainability mandates, though specific compliance costs are not disclosed.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25 was approximately 23.8%, with total tax and deferred tax expenses rising 58.13% to INR 616.18 Lacs.
Legal Contingencies
The company has pending litigations disclosed in Note 35 of its financial statements, though management and auditors state these are not expected to have a material impact on the financial position.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Regulatory compliance risks and adverse inspection outcomes pose the highest uncertainty, with potential to disrupt manufacturing and exports.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on third-party suppliers for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Rapid advancements in biotechnology and biosimilars pose a risk of obsolescence if R&D investment does not keep pace.