7 ACA Ramp-Up Plan
Target 80-100% utilization by end of first year of operation, with 80% for captive consumption and 20% for third-party sales once customer approvals are obtained from the new Jammu site.
Orchid Pharma · forward-looking guidance across the available source record.
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Target 80-100% utilization by end of first year of operation, with 80% for captive consumption and 20% for third-party sales once customer approvals are obtained from the new Jammu site.
Facility target ready by December 2026, with first commercial batch expected in January-March 2027, subject to DCGI trial waiver approval which takes 6-9 months.
First commercial batch targeting March 2027 from Jammu facility, representing 20x scale-up from existing pilot plant, with another 800x scale-up planned for full production.
Plan to file with WHO Geneva for Product Quality certification to enable simplified registrations across multiple countries, taking approximately two years for approval.
Management targets 10-15% revenue growth for the core business in FY27, excluding new product contributions, resuming the historical trend disrupted by FY26 industry headwinds.
The company is targeting approximately 12% EBITDA margin for the base business in FY27, with continued focus on cost efficiency and operational improvements.
The 7ACA project remains on track for commissioning in Q1 2027, with process technology being repeatedly validated at Chennai facility to ensure design parameters are fully stabilized.
Seprocal facility commissioning expected by end of CY26, subject to regulatory approvals and registrations, with product launch anticipated in Q2 or Q3 of CY27.