Healthcare/Biotech
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Updated on 12 Nov 2025, 04:13 am
Reviewed By
Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team

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Sai Life Sciences is making significant strides by expanding its capabilities to handle complex chemistries, including peptides and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). The company's growth has been driven by its Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) business, which constitutes 66% of its sales and grew by 37% due to late-stage and commercial projects. The Contract Research Organisation (CRO) segment also saw a healthy 19% growth.
Operational efficiency has led to an expansion in EBITDA margins by 128 basis points to 27.1%, exceeding guidance. Sai Life Sciences is on track with its medium-term guidance of 15-20% revenue CAGR over 3-5 years and aims for 28-30% EBITDA margins in the next 2-3 years.
Capacity expansion is a key focus, with R&D capacity boosted by a larger Hyderabad R&D Centre. A new manufacturing capacity of 200 KL at Bidar is anticipated by Q3 FY27. These expansion plans are supported by a healthy balance sheet and operating cash flow.
Capability enhancements include collaborations on ADC chemistry, which are vital for targeted cancer therapies. The company recently completed bioconjugation at the discovery stage for a major pharma client. Furthermore, they have synthesized a commercial oligonucleotide molecule, used in gene therapies and diagnostics.
Impact: This news is highly positive for Sai Life Sciences and the Indian CRDMO sector. It signals strong growth potential, enhanced competitiveness, and alignment with global pharmaceutical trends. The expansion into complex chemistries like ADCs and peptides positions the company for future revenue streams. Investors may see increased confidence in Sai Life Sciences. Rating: 8/10
Definitions: - CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation): A company that provides drug development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. - CRO (Contract Research Organisation): A company that provides research services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. - EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): A measure of a company's operating performance. - bps (Basis Points): One basis point is equal to 0.01% or 1/100th of a percent. - CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): The average annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period of time longer than one year. - CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls): A set of regulatory requirements for ensuring the quality and consistency of drug products. - API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient): The biologically active component of a drug product. - ADCs (Antibody-Drug Conjugates): A class of complex drugs used in targeted cancer therapy, combining an antibody with a cytotoxic drug. - Oligonucleotides: Short, synthetic strands of DNA or RNA used in research, diagnostics, and therapies. - Bioconjugation: The process of chemically linking two molecules, such as an antibody and a drug.