Biological E. to invest ₹1,800 crore in Hyderabad's

Hyderabad: Cementing Hyderabad’s position as Vaccine Capital of the World, Biological E (BE) has announced its expansion plans with an investment of more than Rs 1,800 crore. This will lead to a creation of employment to more than 2,500 people in its three facilities in Genome Valley.

The expansion is primarily targeted to ramp up the manufacturing of vaccines along with generic injectables and research and development.

The announcement was made by Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao after his meeting with Biological E Managing Director Mahima Datla. Industries Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan and Telangana Lifesciences Director Shakthi M Nagappan were also present.

“I’m delighted to announce the expansion plans of Biological E in Genome Valley. Hyderabad is already known as the Vaccine Capital of the World and this expansion further accelerates our strength to serve the world with live saving vaccines,” said Rama Rao.

“I am thankful to the Government of Telangana, the vision of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao for spearheading and continuing to facilitate in a way that enables us to take quick decisions to expand even during the pandemic times,” said Datla.

Hyderabad is regarded as the vaccine capital of the world. It accounts for one-third of global vaccine production now with a capacity of about nine billion doses per annum. This new investment from Biological E will enhance the capacity by five billion doses, increasing the cumulative capacity to about 14 billion doses each year. This will further consolidate the leadership of Hyderabad in vaccines.

BE’s new investment will focus on manufacturing of Janssen Covid vaccine, Measles-Rubella vaccine , Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Typhoid vaccine, Tetanus Toxide ampoules, Inactivated Polio Vaccine and Pertussis Vaccine Biological active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations will also be key areas for the company.