Summary
Aurobindo Pharma Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients, generic pharmaceuticals, and related services in India. The company primarily offers oral solids, injectables, and over-the-counter drugs, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms for cardiovascular, central nervous system, gastroenterology, anti-allergies, anti-diabetics, anti-retroviral, antibiotics, dermatology, respiratory, and oncology. It is also involved in the development of a product pipeline in biosimilar and vaccine segments; and custom research and manufacturing activities for the bio-tech and pharmaceutical community. In addition, the company develops and manufactures peptides, as well as biocatalysts for use in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Further, it is developing biosimilar, inhalers, transdermal patches, vaccines, topicals, and depot injections. The company also exports its products. It serves multinational companies. The company has an agreement with COVAXX to develop and commercialize COVID-19 Vaccine for India and UNICEF. Aurobindo Pharma Limited was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
History
Aurobindo Pharma was founded in 1986 by K Nityananda Reddy. He began by manufacturing a single acid compound, and slowly moved towards one of the first manufacturers of generic pharmaceuticals in India. Aurobindo was a pioneer in the industry, quickly expanding its products globally within a few years. In 1999, Aurobindo merged with Alembic, one of India’s oldest pharmaceutical companies.
Mission
"To build a leading global generic pharma company and become one of the top 10 by 2020."
Key Team
Mr. Penaka Sarath Chandra Reddy (Whole-Time Director)
Mr. Santhanam Subramanian (Chief Financial Officer)
Mr. Sanjeev Indravadan Dani (COO & Head of Formulations)
Dr. S. Vijaya Kumar (Pres of Technical)
Mr. B. Adi Reddy (Compliance Officer & Company Sec.)
Mr. Arvind Bothra (Head of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications)
Mr. G. P. Prasad (Sr. VP of Global Fin. & Operations)
Recognition and Awards
Aurobindo Pharma has been presented numerous awards such as the World Bank’s Development Marketplace Award for Affordable Healthcare, the UN Award for Sustainable DEvelopment, The AsiaBridge Award and the Pharma Leaders Excellence Awards. Aurobindo is also certified under ISO 9001:2008, EU GMP and FDA, as well as various other international certifications.
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