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- Transgene Biotek Limited is an Indian biotechnology company engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of various biopharmaceutical products and medical reagents. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, the company operates primarily in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sectors focusing on oncology, auto-immunity, drug delivery, and biogenerics. Its main product offerings include oral formulations of proteins and peptides utilizing proprietary TrabiORAL technology; biogeneric molecules for disease diagnosis; immuno-diagnostic reagents; pharmaceutical capsules including branded products like Trabidha Plus 200 Capsule; and other chemical and immuno-diagnostic reagents for qualitative and quantitative biochemical estimations. Transgene Biotek's products are marketed in multiple countries including Africa, Russia, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In recent years, the company has initiated manufacturing operations at its own facilities with a capacity expansion plan targeting bulk drug production primarily for the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets, while exploring regulatory approvals and partnerships to enter the European and U.S. markets. The company is actively pursuing strategic alliances and has engaged in technology transfer agreements for monetizing several of its developed products. It has also been involved in discussions about acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio and geographic reach, with a focus on commercialization of novel therapies. Recent major changes include the commencement of manufacturing at a new 4 kiloliter capacity facility along with plans for an additional 64 kiloliter API manufacturing unit, ongoing clinical trials advancing its drug candidates, and active efforts to expand into regulated international markets through partnerships and collaborations. Transgene Biotek remains focused on innovation in oral and nasal drug delivery systems, bringing new formulations to market with significant potential to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need. The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange under the ticker TRABI and continues to evolve its pipeline and operational capabilities in the biotechnology industry.