Granules India Shares Rise as LIC Increases Stake to 5.02%

Shares of Granules India gained nearly 1% on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, reaching ₹477 at 10:03 AM (IST) after the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in the pharmaceutical company to 5.02%.

LIC Increases Stake to 5.02% in Granules

The state-owned insurance giant purchased an additional 17.83 lakh shares of Granules India between January 1 and March 3, raising its holding from 4.26% in December 2024 to 5.02%.

Granules India’s Pharma Presence

Granules India is a key player in the pharmaceutical sector, specializing in the production of:

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
• Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFIs)
• Finished Dosages (FDs)

The company supplies products to global markets, maintaining a strong position in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Granules Q3 FY25 Performance 

The company posted a net profit of ₹117.6 crore in Q3 FY25, marking a 6.4% decline compared to the ₹125.6 crore reported in Q3 FY24.

Revenue also saw a slight drop of 1.5%, standing at ₹1,137.6 crore, down from ₹1,156 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) fell 8%, coming in at ₹230.2 crore, compared to ₹250.4 crore in Q3 FY24. Margins also contracted, declining to 20.2% in Q3 FY25, from 22% in the same quarter last year.

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