working on pioneering innovation in controlled released patentable formulations besides developing the formulations as per the requirements of the market.

Apart from working on improving the quality standards of the existing products, R&D is committed towards development of new formulations and Novel Drug Delivery System. It plays a vital supportive role for other corporate functions as well such as quality assurance and regulatory affairs.

R&D activities are cornered around three main aspects of research namely:

•  NDDS (New Drug Delivery System) - Involves taking an existing molecule and     modifying the delivery/release pattern for better/targeted efficacy of the product.

•  Formulation and Development – A team of scientists is continuously working on     newer formulations to launch as required by the respective marketing teams. With a     deadline-oriented work-profile, this team has high responsibility to ensure that it     meets the quality parameters while adhering to the time schedule. The current focus     is on developing products in the categories of Anti-HIV, Anti-Malarials, Dermatology,     Cardiology and Ophthalmology.

•  Herbal / Nutraceutical – We have a wide range of Nutraceutical and natural     products. We have developed this range by standardizing the extracts so that     consistent level of quality is achieved in each and every pack that is produced.