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Wockhardt WOCKPHARMA

Antibiotic discovery company - first Indian-discovered NCE antibiotic approved by the US FDA (Zaynich, 2026) - plus generics in India, UK and emerging markets

Mapped in 1 theme: Pharmaceuticals.

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Where Wockhardt sits in the supply chain

Wockhardt appears in 1 supply-chain layer in one theme, Pharmaceuticals.

Revenue and profit

₹ CrFY24FY25FY26
Revenue2,7983,0123,373
Net profit−472−57199

Latest-year revenue ₹3,373 Cr (FY26, company-wide). Wider screens show FY22 onwards.

Strengths

  • Zaynich (cefepime-zidebactam) approved by USFDA (mid-2026) for drug-resistant infections; EMA filing accepted for accelerated assessment
  • Novel antibiotic pipeline (Miqnaf/nafithromycin approved in India)
  • FY26 was the first profitable year after a long loss run

Risks

  • Commercial success of a new antibiotic in the US is notoriously hard (hospital uptake, stewardship)
  • History of USFDA import alerts and leverage
  • Valuation now prices in a successful Zaynich launch

Common questions

What does Wockhardt do?

Antibiotic discovery company - first Indian-discovered NCE antibiotic approved by the US FDA (Zaynich, 2026) - plus generics in India, UK and emerging markets.

Where does Wockhardt sit in the supply chain?

Wockhardt (NSE: WOCKPHARMA) is mapped in 1 supply-chain layer: Specialty & innovation (R&D) (Pharmaceuticals).

Who are Wockhardt's peers?

In the Specialty & innovation (R&D) layer of Pharmaceuticals: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin and SPARC (Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company).

What is Wockhardt's market cap and valuation?

As of 30 Oct 2026: market cap ₹30,918 Cr, P/E 77.6x, ROCE 7.5%, ROE 6.1%, dividend yield 0%.