- Business
- Lyka Labs Limited manufactures and markets pharmaceutical formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients across various therapeutic segments in India and international markets; its core products include lyophilized injections, liquid injections, dry powder injections, topical preparations such as ointments, creams, lotions, foams, and gels, as well as emollients, topical steroids, antifungal agents, anti-bacterial formulations, acne management products, dermatological formulations, pain killers, anti-aging creams, hair care products, anti-dandruff shampoos, sunscreens, cosmeceuticals, proton pump inhibitors, nutraceuticals, anti-malarials, cephalosporins, bone resorption inhibitors, antibiotics, and corticosteroid hormones, with offerings spanning intensive care, gastroenterology, anti-infective, anti-fungal, surgery care, cosmetology, urology, wound care, and anesthesia categories. Incorporated in 1976 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, with manufacturing facilities in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, and an R&D center in Andheri East, Mumbai, the company operates a WHO-GMP and ISO 9001-certified production setup and provides contract manufacturing services along with technical assistance including stability testing and bioequivalence data. Recent developments include the acquisition of Agilis Healthcare Private Limited's animal healthcare business in 2023; the launch of Tofacitinib ointment in fiscal year 2023; the establishment of FertiNova division for gynaecology and assisted reproductive technology in fiscal year 2025; new product launches encompassing lyophilised injections, liquid injections, dry powder injections, and topical ointments, creams, and lotions in 2025; re-appointment of Kunal Gandhi as Managing Director in January 2024; ongoing National Company Law Tribunal proceedings for amalgamation with subsidiary Lyka Exports Limited, with hearings in 2024 and 2025; and redemption of all unlisted 10% cumulative redeemable preference shares in September 2025.