This Pharma Stock Near 52-Week-High Unveils Advanced R&D Hub In Hyderabad To Boost API Innovation

A significant step toward integrating API development and analytical skills under one roof was taken on Wednesday, 18th June, when Sigachi Industries Limited announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) Center in Hyderabad. This accomplishment supports Sigachi's initiatives to quicken product development and promote sustained expansion in regulated and global marketplaces.

The Hyderabad R&D Center is intended to enhance regulatory alignment and API development by integrating cutting-edge systems for smooth synthesis, analytics, and global filings; boosting pipeline growth with targeted investments of up to USD 1 million to support complex intermediates and priority APIs; efficiently allocating resources by aligning the pharmaceutical product portfolio with strategic therapeutic segments; and enabling a high-impact research team to spearhead development efforts for international markets.

Mr. Amit Raj Sinha, Managing Director and CEO of Sigachi Industries Limited stated "This R&D Center is a strategic asset that will significantly strengthen our development capabilities and enable us to respond swiftly to market needs, it reflects our focus on building operational depth and creating long-term value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders in an evolving global pharmaceutical environment."

The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Andhra Pradesh, handed Sigachi Industries the Terms of Reference (ToR) for their planned Bulk Drugs, Drug Intermediates, and Specialty Chemicals factory in Orvakal, Kurnool District, last week on June 13. The planned strategic project spans 25.09 acres at Guttapadu-Orvakal Node, Plot No. A-10. According to Schedule 5(f) of the EIA Notification, 2006, which applies to the Synthetic Organic Chemicals industry, the facility is classified as Category B1. Now that the Terms of Reference have been established, the Environmental Clearance (EC) procedure is scheduled to start on July 15, 2025, and project development activities will start on August 1, 2025.

Along with a notable increase in operating profitability and robust top-line growth (23%) in Q4 FY25, Sigachi Industries additionally proposed a final dividend of Re. 0.10/-per share, contingent upon member approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Financially speaking, the company's revenue from operations was Rs 128.20 cr, up 23.1% year on year from Rs 104.13 cr in Q4 FY24. Due to improved margins and rising revenue, operating profit (EBITDA) rose 85.5% year on year to Rs 23.81 cr. In the quarter that ended in March 2025, net profit was Rs 13.27 cr, down approximately 11.8% YoY from Rs 15.04 cr in Q4FY24. The company's expenses jumped from Rs 94.1 cr YoY to Rs 107.7 cr.

Sigachi Industries (SIGACHI) is now trading at approximately Rs 55, down about 7% over the last 24 hrs and about 22% below its 52-week high of Rs 69.75. However, it is still over approximately 61% above its 52-week low of Rs 34.51. On the technical outlook front, TradingView flags it as a strong buy: combines indicators like Ichimoku, MACD, and moving averages-all aligned bullishly whereas Investing.com offers a strong sell signal: 10 moving averages and all major oscillators suggest selling pressure; 50‑day and 5‑day MAs are below the current price, but the 200‑day MA is a buy signal.