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About Saga

Patient Focus

At Saga, our mission is to benefit the quality of human life and to promote positive health care by developing, manufacturing, and marketing good quality medicines at affordable prices.

We work in line with India’s commitment to the world, of making healthcare affordable to all.

Who We Are

Our Company Profile

Saga Lifesciences is a well-established vertically integrated pharmaceutical company from formulation development to manufacturing to marketing. Saga started its operations in 1981 with a unique set of products. Its first product “Carill” was the world's first multi flavored effervescent salts for better patient compliance. Saga has always been ahead of the curve. Saga entered the international markets in 1993, got its first WHO GMP in 1996. It continued its pursuit for quality, affordability and innovation.

Saga has over four decades of experience, exhibiting a robust consistent growth. The company has established a strong presence in the global markets, exporting its products to over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, CIS, Latin America and Africa. Renowned for its ultramodern manufacturing facility, Saga Lifesciences possesses certifications and approvals from stringent international regulators, including EU GMP certification, PIC/s GMP, TGA Australia, Health Canada, and WHO GMP. These certifications and approvals attest to the company's unwavering commitment to adhering to international Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and delivering products complying to global standards.
With a diverse product range, Saga Lifesciences manufactures a wide array of solid oral dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, dry syrups, and oral powders, encompassing both general formulations and cephalosporins. The company also offers products in liquids, injections, and ointments, catering to the diverse needs of healthcare professionals and patients. Complementing its manufacturing capabilities, Saga Lifesciences boasts an in-house formulation and development wing that excels in developing advanced formulations bio-equivalent to innovator drugs. These formulations encompass various novel delivery systems such as instant release tablets, bi-layered tablets, effervescent, mouth dispersible tablets, chewable tablets, enteric-coated tablets, and sustained or delayed-release tablets, capsule in capsule, tablet in capsule, low humidity powders to name a few. Moreover, the company's regulatory affairs division ensures compliance with registration requirements in different countries, providing stability profiles for each product and delivering registration dossiers in CTD, ACTD, or country-specific formats. Saga Lifesciences' unwavering dedication to quality and regulatory compliance positions it as a trusted partner for healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.
Saga is led by a team of technocrats with expertise in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and management. With a dedicated team of over 150 pharmacists, we prioritize continuous training and skill development, fostering a strong and committed workforce that plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality medicines to the market. As part of our growth strategy, we are planning a fourfold expansion of our manufacturing capacities, allowing us to better serve a wider customer base and introduce new products in the near future.

We maintain a robust product pipeline, which enhances our presence in various therapeutic segments. Our development team ensures the availability of cutting-edge technology for manufacturing. We are confident in the ongoing demand for innovative, affordable, and high-quality medicines worldwide.

Furthermore, we are eager to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with importers and distributors across diverse geographies, sharing the common objective of providing accessible healthcare and affordable medicines to people around the world.

By the Numbers

Our Stats

Years
Market Experience
Markets
Global Footprint
 
Dossiers
 
Global Offices
 
Employees

How We Did

Milestones and Awards

1981

Marketing oriented, Differentiated OTCs

World’s first multi-flavored Effervescent powders

1988

2000

~5 markets

Entry into international RoW markets

Quality & competitive pricing to fuel growth

1995

Manufacturing & marketing for Indian domestic markets

3x Manufacturing Capacity

2010

~20 markets

Product range expansion

Geographical diversification

2015

~30 markets

2023

~50 markets

Entry into SRA

Tech & site transfer projects

How We Did

Milestones and Awards

1981

Marketing oriented, Differentiated OTCs

World’s first multi-flavored Effervescent powders

1988

Manufacturing & marketing for Indian domestic markets

1995

Entry into international RoW markets

Quality & competitive pricing to fuel growth

2000

~5 markets

3x Manufacturing Capacity

2010

~20 markets

Product range expansion

Geographical diversification

2015

~30 markets

Entry into SRA

Tech & site transfer projects

2023

~30 markets

We Believe

Core Values

Quality

Quality is at the centre of all our efforts. We work hard to consistently deliver products meeting global standards.

Innovation

We work hard to deliver innovative solutions. We strive to innovate for solutions that are more affordable, more patient friendly and are directed towards complex products.

Partnerships

We leverage on strong global partnerships. We manufacture formulations for the world, and reach diverse geographies through strong local partnerships.

We Grow Together

Leadership

Saga takes pride that it is successfully owned and operated by the Shah family for over two generations with a rich tripod of expertise in pharmacy, engineering and management.

Vinit Shah

Chairman

B.Pharm
35+ Years of Pharma Experience
Treasurer - IPA

Dr. Viranchi Shah

Managing Director

Ph.D, MBA
25+ Years of Pharma Experience
National President - IDMA

Ruchir Shah

Director

M.Pharm, MBA
10+ Years of Pharma Experience
Business Development Specialist

Amee Shah

Director

BPharm, Operations Specialist

Rushabh Shah

Director

MS, MBA, Engineering Specialist

Rutvik Shah

Director

MBA, Marketing Specialist

Hiral Shah

Director

B.Pharm, HR Specialist