In October 2024, Divi and his family were ranked 29th on Forbes list of India’s 100 richest tycoons, with a net worth of $9.2 billion.[12]
History
The company initially started developing commercial processes for the manufacturing of APIs and intermediates. Divi's Research Centre changed its name to Divi's Laboratories Limited in 1994 to signal its intent to enter the API and intermediates manufacturing industry.[13] Following this, the company established its first Manufacturing facility in 1995 at Choutuppal, Telangana.[1] In 2002, the company's second manufacturing facility commenced operations at Chippada near Visakhapatnam.[1]
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates
Divi's Laboratories has between 60 and 85% global market share in generic naproxen, dextromethorphan and gabapentin APIs.[15] The company currently has between 20 and 30% global market share in pregabalin and methylamine APIs.[15] The company's API production is backwards integrated.[16]
Custom synthesis
Divi's Laboratories custom synthesis division provides contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services and contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS).[16] The company's clients include 6 of the top 10 largest multinational pharmaceutical companies.[17]
Nutraceuticals
Divi's Nutraceuticals is a subsidiary of Divi's Laboratories, and manufacturers and supplies over 80 forms of carotenoids and vitamins.[10] Divi's Nutraceuticals was founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of Divi's Laboratories.[10]
Facilities
The company has three manufacturing facilities and three R&D centres across India:[1]
^ abKhandekar, Siddhant; Shah, Mitesh; Agarwal, Sudarshan (30 May 2021). "Divi's Laboratories (DIVLAB)"(PDF). ICICI Direct. p. 1. Archived(PDF) from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.