Zydus Lifesciences has achieved a significant regulatory milestone as its Ahmedabad-based topical manufacturing facility successfully cleared a United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection with zero observations. The routine surveillance inspection, conducted from February 10 to February 14, 2025, at the Changodar facility, reinforces the company's commitment to maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards.
Strong Financial Performance
The regulatory success comes alongside impressive financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Zydus Lifesciences reported a substantial 30% year-over-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹1,023 crore compared to ₹789 crore in the previous year. A notable contributor to this growth was an exceptional forex gain of ₹183 crore, representing a remarkable 771.42% increase from the previous year's ₹21 crore.
The company's operational excellence is reflected in its revenue growth of 17% YoY, totaling ₹5,269 crore. EBITDA showed strong improvement, rising 25.9% YoY to ₹1,387 crore, with margins expanding by 200 basis points to reach 26.3%.
US Market Leadership
The United States continues to be a crucial market for Zydus Lifesciences, with formulation sales growing 29% YoY to $285 million in Q3 FY25. The US market now accounts for approximately 47% of the company's total revenue, underlining its significance in the company's global operations.
Managing Director Sharvil Patel attributes this success to effective execution in the US market, combined with strategic market share gains in key Indian therapy segments. The company has also successfully expanded its presence in international markets, driven by growing demand.
Operational Excellence
The company's expenses reflect its strategic focus on growth, particularly in the US market and key therapy sectors in India. The clean FDA inspection outcome is expected to further strengthen investor confidence and enhance the company's regulatory standing in the US market, supporting its continued growth trajectory.
This combination of regulatory compliance, strong financial performance, and market expansion demonstrates Zydus Lifesciences' robust business model and effective execution of its growth strategy.
