Overview
Zydus Lifesciences Limited has scheduled a board meeting on November 6, 2025, to consider a proposal for raising up to ₹5,000 crore.
According to the company’s exchange filing, the funds may be mobilized through one or more routes, including a qualified institutional placement (QIP), rights issue, preferential allotment, private placement, or a combination of these methods.
Fundraising and Shareholder Approval
The board will also evaluate initiating a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the proposed fundraising.
While the company has not yet disclosed the intended utilisation of proceeds, such approvals are generally sought to provide flexibility for capital expenditure, business expansion, or balance sheet strengthening.
Recent Financial Performance (Q1 FY26)
In the April–June 2025 quarter (Q1 FY26), Zydus Lifesciences reported a 3.3% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,467 crore, supported by a foreign exchange gain of ₹57 crore.
Revenue during the quarter rose 6% YoY to ₹6,574 crore, while EBITDA stood at ₹2,089 crore, largely flat compared to the previous year.
The company’s EBITDA margin declined by about 200 basis points, from 33.6% to 31.8%.
Upcoming Financial Results
Zydus Lifesciences is expected to announce its July–September 2025 (Q2 FY26) results on the same day as the board meeting, November 6, 2025.
The upcoming financial report will provide a more comprehensive view of the company’s performance for the first half of FY26.
Summary
Zydus Lifesciences’ board will meet on November 6, 2025, to consider a fundraise of up to ₹5,000 crore via multiple possible routes, subject to shareholder approval.
The meeting will coincide with the company’s Q2 FY26 earnings announcement, which is expected to offer further insight into its financial strategy and operational outlook.
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