About Us

Kemwell has 40+ years of experience being a CDMO
based out of Bangalore, India and provides services
to global biopharmaceutical organisations

Responsibility

is first towards the patients

Integrity

we do as we say and we say as we do

Transparency

building trust with our partners through clear communication

Excellence

From scientific research to efficient operations

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COMPANY

Asia’s best & India’s largest Biologics CDMO with integrated development and manufacturing capabilities

Kemwell is a biologics focused Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) company providing services to global biopharmaceutical organisations. Kemwell’s facilities, located in Bangalore, India, are designed with technological support from a leading German biopharma company.

Kemwell, was established in 1980 and has had long term associations with pharma majors such as Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck KGaA, Novartis, Pfizer and others for small molecule contract mfg. Our vision is to be a global leader and first-choice CDMO for biologics

Our History

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1980-2006
  • Grew as a CMO for pharmaceuticals serving the Indian market
  • Glaxo was our first client in 1980, largest client till 2017
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2012
  • Built and operating India’s largest Biopharma CMO plant with GMP certification
  • SS 80L-400L-2x2000L, SUB 200L,1000L cell culture manufacturing capacity
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2006-2015
  • Grew as a global CDMO adding sites in Europe & USA for manufacturing and development
  • Sales of 100+ million USD serving 100+ Customers
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2016
  • Sold global Pharma business to Recipharm
  • Kemwell to focus on Biopharma CDMO business
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2017-2019
  • Development, Scale-up and Supply of Clinical Phase 1 to Phase 3 mAb material for US trials
  • Commercial DP manufacturing for two mAb products
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2020
  • First Indian CDMO to make commercial DS
  • Two projects from US clients for development of novel complex fusion proteins
  • Transferred COVID-19 antibody for commercial DP Manufacturing
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2021
  • Established cGMP Cell therapy manufacturing facility in collaboration with Stempeutics

Our Leadership

Kemwell is looking forward to becoming a leading commercial supplier of biologics to global markets. We have set up internal programs to ensure a successful journey to a Pre-Approval Inspection by the USFDA. Kemwell, since 1980, has successfully worked with various global partners like GSK, Bayer, Merck, and others for their contract services requirement. Now, as a specialized biologics company, we wish to leverage our rich experience and replicate the success. We have created a dynamic work culture for Kemwell employees which encourages and motivates our team to ensure our clients always come first. As a company, we work continuously on setting highest standards with respect to integrity and quality.

Anurag and Karan Bagaria
OUR MISSION

Become India’s first biologics CMO with USFDA approval and follow highest cGMP manufacturing quality standards. Supply customized, and affordable solutions, that accelerate client research and become their trustworthy go-to partners.

Social Initiatives

Kemwell is dedicated in supporting and improving the community that we exist in through various programs. Whether it’s sponsoring scholarships for students or providing basic healthcare/ sanitation needs to the lesser fortunate, Kemwell’s CSR activities are actively improving the communities around us.

Other Initiatives at work include:
  • “Go Green” Initiative – Plantation of trees to offset Kemwell’s carbon emission and use as much as possible green energy (currently >85%)
  • K-Win (Kemwell Women’s Initiative Network) -
    Mentoring program that serves as a platform for women to connect and support each other with the aim to enhance the personal and professional life.

Setting up of cancer institute
at Swami Vivekananda Yoga
Centre Bangalore, India

Setting up of a Pediatric Care
Unit in Narayana Hrudayalaya,
Bangalore, India

Sponsoring the “Tibetan
Medical Centre” of HH Dalai
Lama in Bangalore, India

Providing educational
scholarships and medical
subsidies

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