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18 Jul 2011

Pharma Firm Granules India Forms JV with Belgian Chemical Company Ajinomoto Omnichem

The companies hope to market APIs and intermediates products to third-party companies, tapping into the increasing demand for contract manufacturing in the generics market.

Indian drug manufacturer Granules India formed a joint venture last Thursday with Belgian chemical company Ajinomoto Omnichem to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates.

 

The companies hope to market the products to third-party companies, tapping into the increasing demand for contract manufacturing in the generics market.

 

The generics market is now estimated to be worth $234bn, and generic drug manufacturers largely outsource their needs for active pharmaceutical ingredients.

 

The 50:50 JV company, Granules-Omnichem Pvt. Ltd, will establish a $20m production facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, with construction expected to start in November a

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