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- Granules India Limited, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer, produces active pharmaceutical ingredients including paracetamol, ibuprofen, metformin, guaifenesin and methocarbamol; pharmaceutical formulation intermediates; and finished dosages such as tablets, caplets and press-fit capsules in bulk, blister packs and bottles, with additional capabilities in oncology APIs forward-integrated into finished forms, multiple unit pellet systems, modified and delayed release technologies, and peptide-based therapeutics. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and founded in 1984, the company operates 10 manufacturing facilities primarily in India, including the world's largest PFI facility in Gagillapur, a joint venture in Wuhan, China, and serves over 300 customers in more than 80 countries through subsidiaries like Granules Life Sciences Private Limited. In early 2025, Granules completed the acquisition of Senn Chemicals AG, a Swiss CDMO specializing in peptides, for CHF 20 million to enter the high-growth peptide segment including GLP-1 receptor agonists for anti-diabetic and anti-obesity markets; in November 2025, its Hyderabad facility secured the first U.S. FDA approval for Metformin HCl following a pre-approval inspection, enabling U.S. product launch and multi-site manufacturing for enhanced market share and business continuity; the company also advances green pharmaceutical zones in collaboration with Greenko in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, and plans FY26 expansions in CNS/ADHD, oncology and oligonucleotides via the acquired entity.