AstraZeneca Pharma India profit rises to ₹1.9 billion
Revenue hit ₹22.8 billion for FY26 as oncology sales grew. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹36 per share.
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- Revenue reached ₹22.8 billion, a 33% increase over the previous year.
- Oncology segment revenue exceeded ₹16 billion.
- The board recommended a final dividend of ₹36 per share.
Why this matters
The company is successfully scaling its high-margin oncology franchise. Profit growth of 62% significantly outpaced revenue growth of 33%.
What we're watching
- Shareholder approval for the appointment of BSR & Co as statutory auditors.
- Continued sales performance of Durvalumab and Osimertinib.
- The next test is sustaining these margins.
The full read
AstraZeneca Pharma India grew revenue to ₹22.8 billion for the financial year ended March 2026. This represents a 33% increase from the previous year, with the oncology business providing over ₹16 billion of that total. Profit rose to ₹1.9 billion from ₹1.2 billion.
Growth is accelerating.
New indications for Durvalumab and Osimertinib helped the company reach these results, while the board recommended a final dividend of ₹36 per share, up from ₹32 per share, and the company plans to appoint BSR & Co as its new statutory auditors, pending shareholder approval. The next test is whether the company can maintain this pace of expansion in the coming year.
Questions answered
- What drove the company's revenue growth in FY26?
- Growth came from the oncology and biopharmaceuticals businesses. The oncology segment alone contributed over ₹16 billion.
- How did the dividend payout change?
- The board recommended a final dividend of ₹36 per share. This is an increase from the ₹32 per share paid in the prior year.
- Are there any changes to the audit team?
- The company plans to appoint BSR & Co as its new statutory auditors. This is subject to shareholder approval.
- What was the net profit for the year?
- Net profit rose to ₹1.9 billion. This is an increase from the ₹1.2 billion reported in the previous year.
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