Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Overview

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is India's largest contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) by revenue, production capacity, and clients served. The company operates 15+ state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and collaborates with 1,500+ pharmaceutical companies to manufacture over 4,100 commercialized formulations.

Core Capabilities

Formulation Manufacturing:

• Tablets and capsules
• Injectable formulations (ampoules, liquid vials, lyophilized vials)
• Soft gels, syrups, and topicals
• Ophthalmic products (preservative-free vials, unit-dose systems, eye drops)
• Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
• Dermatology solutions
• Respiratory solutions (respules, nebulization formulations)

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API): Dedicated API manufacturing capabilities compliant with international regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality raw material supply and supply chain reliability.

Advanced Technologies:

• Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) technology for high-speed sterile manufacturing
• UNIMS® unit-dose delivery system for ophthalmic products
• PRIBSYS™ preservative technology (BKC-free ionic-buffered system)
• Lyophilization for freeze-dried formulations
• Automated aseptic filling systems

Development & Support Services:

• Formulation development
• Technology transfer
• Regulatory support
• Process development
• Quality management systems

Regulatory Compliance

Akums maintains compliance with WHO-GMP, USFDA, EU-GMP, and TGA standards. The company operates an advanced Quality Management System (QMS) and demonstrates a compliance-driven approach across all manufacturing operations.

Market Position

The company holds 30% market share in the domestic CDMO pharmaceutical sector and is recognized as a leader in the Make in India initiative, serving global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.