- Business
- J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited engages in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical formulations across more than 20 therapeutic categories including gastroenterology, anti-infectives, wound care, neonatology and pediatrics, gynecology, dental care, vitamins and minerals, hypertension, diabetes, nephrology, respiratory, pain management, dermatology, antivirals, and lozenges; its key brands encompass Metrogyl (metronidazole in tablets, suspensions, injections, gels, and ointments), Rantac (ranitidine and rabeprazole variants in tablets, injections, syrups, and capsules), Cilacar (cilnidipine in multiple strengths and fixed-dose combinations with telmisartan, metoprolol, or chlorthalidone), Nicardia (nifedipine retard and extended-release tablets), Cadomer (cadexomer iodine ointments), Panum (pantoprazole injections and capsules), Rabiet (rabeprazole combinations), Laxan and Laxolite (lactulose and polyethylene glycol solutions), and specialized offerings such as Favipill (favipiravir), Oltavir (oseltamivir), Nosmok (nicotine lozenges), and Ketodan (ketoanalogues for nephrology); dosage forms include tablets, capsules, injections, syrups, suspensions, ointments, gels, and lozenges with a focus on chronic therapies and niche segments like nicotine replacement therapy and contrast media. Founded in 1976 by J. B. Mody and headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Thane, Belapur, Ankleshwar, Panoli, and Daman, serving the Indian market through 600,000 pharmacies while exporting to over 40 regulated and semi-regulated international markets with wholly owned subsidiaries in South Africa and Russia. In June 2025, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited announced its acquisition of a 46.39% controlling stake from KKR via a share purchase agreement at INR 1,600 per share, to be followed by a merger under which JB Pharma shareholders will receive 51 Torrent shares for every 100 JB Pharma shares, strengthening Torrent's presence in the Indian pharmaceutical market.