
Natco Pharma Ltd
Natco Pharma Ltd Company History
Natco Pharma is engaged in the business of pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals which comprises research and development, manufacturing and selling of bulk drugs, finished dosage formulations.(Source : 202303 Annual Report Page No:134)
1996
Natco Pharma (NPL) was promoted by V C Nannapaneni an NRI based in the US for 13 years.
Launches the anti-migraine Sumatriptan Succinate under the brand name Suminat.
Awarded an export house status by the Directorate General of Foreign trade Ministry of Commerce
1996
1997
Natco Pharma Limited have entered into an agreement giving the former business rights for Natco's products in Russia and other CIS countries.
Natco Pharma (NPL) has achieved the status of "the complete pharma company" on the merger of its four group companies - Natco Pharma Natco Laboratories Natco Parenterals and Dr.Karanth Pharma Chemical Labs - effective 1 Apr.'95.
Natco Pharma (NPL) was promoted in 1983 by V C Nannapaneni an NRI who had worked in the US for 13 years.
1997
1998
Natco Pharma Ltd has tied up with the US pharmaceutical giant Mallin Krodt for exporting in high volume production of naproxen.
1998
2000
The Executive Director Dr. K.V. Ranga Rao has resigned but continues in the capacity of a director.
2000
2001
Entered into the formulations segment by recently introducing 34 products in the state.
The company allotted 42,70 ,500 No. of equity shares at Rs. 17 each on preferential basis.
2001
2002
Natco Pharma has been given a revamping package from IDBI
Dr. Mohana R Velagapudi, Dr. K V Ranga Rao and Dr. N Ramakrishna Rao have resigned from the Board w.e.f. March 31, 2002.
Board Approves the preferential offer of Rs 6.6 crore equity warrants to its promoters group and Rs 6 crore 12 per cent cumulative redeemable preference shares to FIs and banks.
Natco Pharma Ltd, has received the approval from Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia for its manufacturing facility at Mekaguda in Mehabobnagar.
Board inducted in to the Audit Committee Dr. K U Mada as a member. The Board constituted the Remuneration Committee with the following members: 1) Dr. K U Mada, 2) Mr. Jahar Bhowmik, 3) Mr. R Monani, 4) M. G S Murthy.
2002
2003
Launches the anti-cancer wonder drug under the brand name VEENAT (Imatinib 100mg capsules)
A city pharma company has filed a criminal complaint about Âtheft of some of its technologies by a senior executive responsible for technology management of its products
launched Zoldonat Zoledronic Acid for injection. With this launch, NATCO has become the second company to launch Zoledronic Acid in the world, after Novartis, the patent holders.
Launches Letronat 2.5 mg tablets (Latrozole tablets). Letrozole, the non-sterioidal aromatase inhibitor is indicated for first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Received an order Rs 35-fr for export of citalopram hydrobromide (which is used for the treatment as an anti-depressant) for regulated markets and imatinibmesylate (used for the treatmemt of chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Following shareholders have sold shares in the company: 1) VC Nannapaneni - 90,000 shares, 2) Time Cap Pharma Labs Pvt. Ltd. - 2,80,000 shares.
Received a letter from Mr. V. C. Nannapaneni, one of the share holders informing the Company that he has sold 3,32,554 shares and that his post sale holding is 49,65,346 shares (28.57% of the paid up capital).
An award has being presented titled as "DSIR National Award for R&D efforts in the Industry (2003)" under the Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
Mr Rajeev Nannapaneni has been appointed as new Chief Operating Officer of the Company w.e.f December 1, 2003.
Promoters offload shares to raise funds
Unveils new drug for brain tumour therapy, Temozolomide under the brand name `Temonat' indicated for treatment of certain forms of brain tumours.
Launches Geftinib 250 mg., an anti-cancer drug, under the brand name "GEFTINAT"
2003
2004
Natco Pharma Limited has informed that the sad and sudden demise of Mr. Raj Monani, one of the Company's Board of Directors
Natco Pharma Ltd has informed the that the company has launched Ganciclovir in 250 mg. capsules and 500 ml injection forms
Natco Launches anti Cancer Drug, establishes Oncology division
Natco Pharma Ltd, the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company known for its timed-release technology and affordable drugs in cancer therapy, has bagged the award from the Indian Red Cross Society of Chennai
NATCO launches drug to treat prostate cancer
NATCO launches drug for Ovarian Cancer
Launches Curcumin 500 mg capsules under the brand name Turcumin
2004
2005
Receives Certification of Suitability of Monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia for its active pharmaceutical ingredients - Ondansetron Hydrochloride Dihydrate and Sumatriptan Succinate by European Directorate for the Quantity of Medicines (EDQM).
Natco Pharma Limited signs memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sharing technology related to manufacture of oncology products.
Natco Pharma launches anti-migraine drug
Natco Pharma ties up with Temple University, USA
Natco Pharma launches Vorizol
2005
2006
Natco announces launch of Pemnat (Pemetrexed) for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
2006
2007
Natco Pharma Ltd has announced the launch of a world class oral contraceptive under the brand name Tarana.
2007
2009
Natco Pharma Ltd ties up with Dr. Reddy's for oncological products.
2009
2010
Natco Pharma - Natco launches BENDIT(Bendamustine).
Natco Pharma - NATCO launches Anastrazole in the USA.
2010
2011
"NATCO's new chemical entity (NCE) receives 'Orphan' designation from, US FDA".
"Natco files ANDA for generic Tykerb, Ties up with Lupin Limited".
NATCO and Levomed LLC, USA formed a Joint Venture company, NATCOFARMA DO BRASIL for sales and distribution in Brazil.
2011
2012
"Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - 2012".
NATCO Pharma receives approval for Lansoprazole capsules.
2012
2013
Natco Pharma gets marketing approval for Rizatriptan Benzoate tablets orally disintegrating 5 mg and 10 mg. Used for the treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura.
Natco Pharma hits 52-week high on getting US Court nod for generic Copaxone used for treating multiple sclerosis.
Natco Pharma zooms over 11% on winning cancer drug case
2013
2014
"Natco's Kothur Formulation Facility found acceptable by USFDA".
Natco Pharma gets USFDA nod for Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules.
Natco Pharma announced that it's marketing partner in the USA, Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BPI), has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for its Everolimus 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 0.75 mg tablets.
2014
2015
Natco launches HEPCINAT LP in Nepal
Natco received the Best Speciality Brand-SILVER AWARDÂ for marketing excellence in India
Natco Pharma Limited, Winner Of  Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award For The Year 2015
Natco launches HEPCINAT in Nepal- 1 st generic version of Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi®) in the country
Natco Pharma has splits its face value from Rs. 10 to Rs. 2
2015
2016
Natco Launches the First Generic equivalent of Tamiflu® Capsules in the USA Market
2016
2017
"NATCO launches VELPANAT in Nepal- 1st generic version of Sofosbuvir 400mg/Velpatasvir 100mg fixed dose combination medicine in the country".
Winner of "Golden Peacock Occupational Health and Safety Award" for the Year 2017.
''NATCO's partner Mylan Wins U.S. District Court Ruling Related to Copaxone 40 mg/mL Patents".
NATCO launches POMALID, first generic version of pomalidomide capsules, for treatment of a specific blood cancer, in INDIA.
"Natco & its alliance partner Lupin receive FDA approval forgeneric Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets".
Winner of "Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award" for the year 2017.
"NATCO's marketing partner Mylan launches generic Glatiramer Acetate in the U.S. market - both20 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL versions"
Natco's marketing partner Alvogen first to market generic equivalent to oseltamivir phosphate powder for oral suspension in the USA
"NATCO launches TAFNAT, Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B, in INDIA".
Natco & itÂs Chairman, Mr. VC Nannapaneni win IndiaÂs Greatest Brands and Leaders 2016-17 awards at the Second Edition of IndiaÂs Greatest Brands and Leaders 2017 organised by URS-AsiaOne magazine and UWG Media Consulting P.L.
2017
2018
NATCO launches fixed dose combination of Sofosbuvir-Daclatasvir drug for Hepatitis C treatment in INDIA.
NATCO launches generic Posaconazole Injection- 1st time available in INDIA.
Natco Pharma Limited announced today that it is the first company in India to launch a generic version of Teriflunomide, for the treatment of Relapsing and Remitting forms of Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), under its brand DENOPSY.
NATCO announces USFDA filing for Sofosbuvir tablets, 400 mg.
USFDA completes inspection of Natco's Mekaguda API facility with zero observations in Mekaguda Village, near Hyderabad, India.
2018
2019
USFDA completes inspection of NATCOÂs Mekaguda active pharmaceutical ingredient facility.
NatcoÂs marketing partner Alvogen receives FDA approval for Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets
Natco & its alliance partner Lupin receive FDA approval for generic Bosentan Tablets.
NATCO and Alvogen file ANDA for Ibrutinib Tablets for the USA market.
NATCO launches Valsartan-Sacubitril tablet in INDIA at an affordable price, under its brand VALSAC.
2019
2020
NATCO announces launch of breast cancer medicine Lapatinib Tablets in the U.S.
NATCO supports Columbia University's clinical trial of chloroquine phosphate to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 infections.
NATCO receives establishment inspection report (EIR) for Kothur's formulation facility .
NATCO's Vizag formulation facility receives USFDA approval.
2020
2021
NATCO launches Tipanat tablets in India, for the treatment of advanced colorectal and gastric cancer.
NATCO announces launch of its 10mg strength for Everolimus Tablets (generic for Afinitor®) in the US market.
Natco Pharma (Canada) Inc. announces the launch of PrNAT-LENALIDOMIDE Capsules, the first generic alternative to Revlimid.
NATCO receives approval for Carfilzomib Vials ANDA (generic for KYPROLIS® ) in the US market.
NATCO signs Voluntary Licensing Agreement with Lilly for Baricitinib for Covid-19 in India.
NATCO receives final approval for Everolimus tablets (generic for Afinitor®) for the US market
2021
2022
NATCO Launches Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) Product NATGEN.
Natco Pharma signs license agreement with Medicines Patent Pool, Switzerland.
NATCO Pharma Limited has been awarded Corporate Governance Award.
"NATCO completes acquisition of Dash Pharmaceuticals LLC".
2022
2023
NATCO launched generic Pomalidomide Capsules in Canada.
NATCO received final approval for Tipiracil Hydrochloride and Trifluridine (generic for Lonsurf) for the US market.
2023