Bajaj Healthcare Secures Development And Supply Agreement For API With European Partner

On September 23, Bajaj Healthcare entered a new development and supply agreement with a European partner for an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). The deal initially involves supplying small quantities of the API for clinical trials aimed at an alternative indication. An API is the primary component of a drug responsible for delivering its intended therapeutic effects

The API will be supplied from Bajaj Healthcare’s FDA-approved manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. Upon the successful conclusion of cilinical trials, the company will scale up production to meet broader demand, further solidifying its position as a key player in the global pharmaceutical market.

As of 1:16 pm on September 23, 2024, Bajaj Healthcare’s stock price was trading at Rs 391.40, reflecting a 3.44 per cent gain from the previous day’s closing. While the company’s stock has faced challenges over the past year, witnessing an 18 per cent decline, it has seen a modest recovery of 3.89 per cent since the beginning of the year. This latest agreement is seen as a positive signal to investors, reflecting the company’s ability to form strategic partnerships and capture opportunities for growth in international markets.

This compliance aims to maintain global pharmaceutical standards, particularly when entering agreements with international partners.

This deal follows Bajaj Healthcare’s previous successes, where it signed definitive Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) agreements for the supply of 15 APIs to clients in the UK and the EU. These collaborations have been critical in positioning Bajaj Healthcare as a trusted supplier in the competitive European pharmaceutical landscape.

With this new agreement, Bajaj Healthcare aims to further strengthen its presence in the European market, positioning itself as a reliable and quality-driven source for API production.