Award Categories
2021
*based on ratings of employees who have worked
in the company in the year 2020
Categories are based on Indian employee count of respective companies. Ranks are awarded by Standard Competition ranking method.
6 Best Pharma Companies
Large companies category
10,001 to 50,000 employees in India
#1 Zydus Lifesciences
Zydus Lifesciences Limited formerly knowns as Cadila Healthcare Limited, a leading Indian Pharmaceutical company is a fully integrated, global healthcare provider. With in-depth domain expertise in the field of healthcare, it has strong capabilities across the spectrum of the pharmaceutical value chain. From formulations to active pharmaceutical ingredients. Zydus has earned a reputation amongst Indian pharmaceutical companies for providing comprehensive and complete healthcare solutions. One of the salient features of Zydus is its rich history and lineage. The origin of the company dates all the way back to the 1950s. The company was founded in the year 1952 by Mr. Ramanbhai B. Patel (late), a first-generation entrepreneur and a doyen in the field of Indian Pharmaceuticals. In 1995, the group was restructured and thus was formed Cadila Healthcare under the aegis of the Zydus group. From a humble turnover of Rs. 250 crores in 1995 the group witnessed significant financial growth and registered a turnover of over Rs. 15,000 crores in FY-21. Adhering to its brand promise of being dedicated to life in all its dimensions, Zydus continues to innovate with an unswerving focus to address unmet healthcare needs. Simultaneously it rededicates itself to its mission of creating healthier, happier communities across the globe.
1st
#2 Himalaya Wellness
Today, the Himalaya brand is synonymous with safe and efficacious herbal products. Starting off operations in Dehradun way back in the 1930s, the company later spread its wings to Mumbai and across the country. In 1975, the company set up an advanced manufacturing facility in Makali, Bengaluru, India. In 1991, the company relocated its R&D facility to Bengaluru. We operate in over 90 countries, our products are prescribed by 400,000 doctors worldwide, and millions of customers trust us for their health and personal care needs. Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. (HGH) is the parent of all Himalaya subsidiaries.
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#3 Lupin
<p>Lupin is a global pharmaceutical company offering a wide range of products such as Branded & Generic Formulations, Biotechnology Products, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Specialty. Lupin is a significant player in the therapy areas of Gynaecology, Cardiovascular, Diabetology, Asthma, Paediatric, Central Nervous System (CNS), Gastro Intestinal (GI), Anti-Infective (AI) and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Lupin also holds a global leadership position in the Anti-TB and Cephalosporins segments. With a presence in over 100 countries, Lupin offers high-quality yet affordable medicines for some of the most chronic diseases addressing unmet needs in many parts of the world.</p>
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Mid-Sized companies category
1,001 to 10,000 employees in India
#1 Sanofi
<p>Every journey has its ups and downs. But during trying times, a right partner can make all the difference. In India, Sanofi has been a partner for over 60 years. Each one of our 5000+ employees identifies with people’s health journey and hence, is dedicated towards making a difference and supporting them during their health challenges. We pride ourselves in helping prevent diseases, achieve wellness and treat a vast range of illnesses – some common and others rare.</p>
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#2 Aragen Life Sciences
<p>Aragen is a trusted R&D and manufacturing partner to the global life sciences industry. From concept to commercial, we transform your ideas into solutions for better health. We have more than 20 years of experience providing a range of contract research, development and manufacturing services across the drug development continuum, with a focus on early-stage discovery and development of new molecular entities (NMEs). Whether large pharma or biotech, an agrochemical or animal health company, we provide you global resources and proven capabilities at every stage of the biopharma lifecycle, in small and large molecules. Our ability to offer end-to-end solutions or support standalone programs is underpinned by an innovation mindset, enabling technologies, and a partnership approach to every engagement. </p><span><br></span><p>At Aragen, we recognize your work is vital, urgent and impacts lives. Our purpose, ‘In every molecule is the possibility for better health’ motivates us to drive the success of your programs, so that we can together transform hope into health for millions of people around the world.</p>
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#3 Laurus Labs
<p>Laurus Labs is a global leader in APIs & FDF. Our position was strengthened by our backward-integration capability while remaining highly regulatory compliant across all operations.</p><span><br></span><p>We emerged as one of the most trusted and largest pharmaceutical Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) in India for both generics and the proprietary space.</p><span><br></span><p>While small-molecule chemistry is ingrained in our DNA, Laurus Labs recognizes the potential and differential benefits of large molecules, namely biologicals and biotechnology products, in the healthcare and nutritional space. We permeated this domain with the inception of Laurus Bio and continue the commitment by investing and collaborating in Cell and Gene therapies.</p>
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