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Shasun's History

  From the modest beginning in 1976, Shasun has acquired a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and their intermediates. The Company’s products are exported to customers in countries across Europe, North America, Latin America & Asia.

SHASUN is derived from the name of the founder, Late Shri. Shankarlal Jain and his wife Smt. Sundarbai.
   
 
Late Shri. Shankarlal Jain   Late Smt. Sundarbai
Late Shri. Shankarlal Jain
1917 to 1991
 

Late Smt. Sundarbai
1919 to 2003

   
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1976-1990

  • Incorporated as a private limited company, Shasun Chemicals in Chennai
  • First production facility established at Velachery, Chennai, for manufacture of Analgin (antipyretic).
  • Second production facility was established at Puducherry for manufacture of Ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory)
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1990-2000

  • Third manufacturing unit set up at Cuddalore to manufacture the anti-ulcerative Ranitidine HCI
  • Shasun converted into a public limited company, incorporating its present name.
  • US subsidiary, Shasun Inc., is established
  • The company's shares were listed on Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chennai stock exchanges.
  • Technology and joint marketing agreement signed with Nagase & Co., Japan for S+Ibuprofen
  • The company signed a technology agreement with Chircotech, UK, for S+Naproxen.
  • The company signed a joint venture agreement with Austin Chemical Company, USA,
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2000-Present day

  • The company's exports exceeded Rs.100 cr.
  • Established a biotech laboratory in its R&D centre.
  • Signed a letter of intent with Eli Lilly for supply and manufacture of an anti-TB drug.
  • Multi Purpose Plant at Cuddalore was commissioned.
  • Completed setting up its new Research Centre.
  • Strategic partnership with Glenmark and Alpharma(now part of Actavis) for Development & Supply of Formulation products.
  • Completed its first ever acquisition of Rhodia Pharma Solutions business marking its advent in the Global supply arena
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