Bangalore, Karnataka, India, June 24, 2008 (PRESSbooth.ORG) -- Highlights of the annual results
* Bal Pharma Revenue grew by 18.6%
* Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 38%
* PBT grew by 28%
* Revenue from our overseas sales grew by 15%
* International foray for Ayurvedic products
* Increased market presence for Branded formulations
* Relaunched Generic division
* New manufacturing plant at Uttaranchal is nearing completion and confirms to USFDA and MCHRA guidelines.
* Received approval from Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia for their API plant at Bommasandra, Bangalore.

Commenting on the results Mr. Shailesh Siroya, Managing Director, Bal Pharma limited said, "The growth in our revenues is a validation of our commitment to reach out to the rural masses with the quality and affordable medicines. Overall we have performed very well and are in line with our goals for the coming years. Bal Pharma achieved a turnover of Rs.90.35 Crore against our achievement of Rs. 76 crore for last year. We are now looking at an exponential growth and focus on achieving a turnover of Rs.300 Crore by the end of the year 2010, almost a fourfold growth by focusing on the Branded Formulations.

At the International level the company is planning to file more DMFs in different countries in next few months, and this would comprise of a basket of products being required by the various market as the company focuses on an advanced healthcare system and demand for all types of pharmaceuticals is high. We have done well to foray into foreign shores and have been successful in making an impact.

About Bal Pharma Ltd.:
Bal Pharma Ltd is a leading manufacturer, marketer and exporter of pharmaceutical products in India and abroad. Established in 1993, the company has an envious track record of providing its immaculate services in the health care market. The company's strength spans a range of Branded formulations, APIs, Generics including Parentereals, and Intermediates, to Herbals. Bal Pharma has three manufacturing units, one for APIs coupled with R & D, the second for formulations both located at Bangalore and a third unit for Parentereals at Pune; all equipped with ultramodern state-of-the-art technology. All units conform to the GMP standards as laid down by WHO. Bal Pharma is one of the top companies in the country having the latest Form Fill and Seal (FFS) technology.

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