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Biocon
Industry: Biotechnology Founder: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Founded in: 1978 Revenue: INR 28.14 Billion Headquarter: Bangalore, India
Introduction
Biocon India, is the brainchild of a woman, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw. It was her spirit of entrepreneurship that led to the formation of this company in 1978 in Bangalore. It was started in the rented garage with the capital of INR 10,000 in Bangalore. In 2004 Biocon went in for Initial Public Offering(IPO) of 10 Million Equity Share of INR 5 each. Its shares were oversubscribed 33 times.
Product Portfolio
A) Small Molecules Anti Diabetic Agent Anti Oxidant B) Biological Insulin EPO (Erythropoeitin) C) Dosage from Cardio Diabetes Range Enzyme
Contd..
D) Product Range Enzymes Food actives E) End use Industries Beverage Detergents Leather
Strengths-
The business model Market leader in India Low cost clinical research Consolidated skills in producing enzymes
Weakness-
Outsourcing to reduce cost India a land for clinical trails and the large no. of Doctors
Threats-
Risk in drug discovery Generics Market being over crowded Low cost Chinese competitors Intense market of Local Vendors.
Rise Of Biocon
In 1994, Biocon India along with a group of international scientist set up Syngene International Private Ltd, a contract research company. The promoters of Biocon India negotiated with ICI(Imperial Chemical Industries) and acquired the equity holdings of ICI in Biocon India, thus making it an independent entity in 1999. In 2000 Biocon underwent restructuring and also set up Clinigene International Ltd in India as a subsidiary of Syngene International, to conduct clinical studies.
Financial Complication
In 2000, Kiran wanted to have Biocon as an independent entity. She failed to gather enough money from financial institution as they were hesitant to fund a woman entrepreneur. Finally Canara bank agreed to fund her, later ICICI ventures funded her first enzymes technology by acquiring a 10% stake at INR 15 Crore. Exim Bank also came forward to support the companys Export marketing efforts.
Obstacle in Hiring
Hiring competent employees initially had been a problem for Biocon as it was unable to pay high salaries. But by the turn of 21st century Biocon became one of the most preferred employer in India. With its strong intellectual capital Biocon invested heavily in R&D, which totaled 5% of its turnover in 2003.
Achievements
Indias largest producer and exporter of enzymes. First Indian company to manufacture and export enzymes to USA and Europe. Sets up India's first clinical research organization, Clinigene (2000). First Indian company to be approved by US FDA for the manufacture of lovastatin, a cholesterol-lowering molecule (2001).
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