In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 pharmaceutical companies in India. For more companies click Top 15 Pharmaceutical Companies in India.
5. Cipla Limited (NSE:CIPLA.NS)
Number of Employees: 22,036
Cipla is an Indian pharmaceutical company with operations all over the world. The company was founded in 1935 under the name Chemical Industrial & Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd, and in 1984 it adopted its present name. Over 1,500 products over 65 therapeutic categories and more than 50 dosage forms make up the company’s extensive product portfolio. In FY22, it launched 93 products all over the world. Three main business divisions within the corporation make up its operations: APIs, Respiratory, and Cipla Global Access. India, followed by Africa and North America, is its biggest market. For the fiscal year 2022, Cipla Limited’s total revenue exceeded $2.9 billion.
4. Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (NSE:ZYDUSLIFE:NS)
Number of Employees: 23,000
Zydus Lifesciences Limited conducts pharmaceutical product research, development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sales in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the United States, and India. Zydus Lifesciences Limited has production and research facilities spread throughout five Indian states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
3. Aurobindo Pharma Limited (NSE:AUROPHARMA.NS)
Number of Employees: 24,000
Aurobindo Pharma Limited conducts research, develops, produces, and sells active pharmaceutical ingredients, generic medications, and associated services. The firm primarily sells oral solids, injectables, over-the-counter medications, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and final dosage forms for cancer, dermatological, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and anti-allergy conditions. Around 90% of Aurobindo’s income comes from its worldwide business, which company exports to more than 155 nations. Prominent multinational corporations are some of the company’s clients.
2. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (NYSE:RDY)
Number of Employees: 24,795
Hyderabad-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (NYSE:RDY) is a multinational pharmaceutical company in India. Kallam Anji Reddy, who had previously worked for the mentor company Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited, founded the business. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Custom Pharmaceutical Services (CPS), generics, biosimilars, and differentiated formulations are among the range of goods and services it provides. Dr. Reddy’s produces and sells a variety of medications both domestically and abroad. Over 190 drugs, 60 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the production of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tools, critical care, and biotechnology are all available from the firm. Major markets for Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited include the United States, India, Russia & CIS nations, and Europe. In 2022, the business made $2.83 billion in sales. The USA generated 37% of total income in FY22, followed by India (22%), Russia (9%), and others (32%).
1. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (NSE:SUNPHARMA:NS)
Number of Employees: 38,000
Mr. Dilip Shanghvi founded the international corporation Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited in 1983, which offers medications for treating psychiatric illnesses. Today, the business provides formulations for various medical specialties, including cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, gastrointestinal, and diabetology. It ranks as the fourth-largest specialty generic pharmaceutical firm globally and the biggest pharmaceutical company in India. Baricitinib, brivaracetam, and dapaglifozin are among its active pharmaceutical products.
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