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Fermenta Biotech Limited
Annual Report 2019-20

Business enablers:

Our people and processes

Human resources
We believe that people represent the heart Our corporate values are imbibed in our We promote a diverse workforce and
of our organisation. In FY 2018-19, we Company’s culture; our certification as provide equal employment opportunities.
initiated and successfully completed a HR a Great Place to Work® for the second Fermenta has a grievance redressal
transformation exercise by implementing consecutive year in a row is a reflection committee to address complaints. Our
SAP Success Factors, a global benchmark of the trust our employees place in the code for redressal of grievances with
in goal-setting and performance Company. regard to sexual harassment provides a
management. detailed mechanism and is available on
Fermenta promotes learning and
At Fermenta, we care for the well-being development of its employee’s skills our website.
of our employees by providing a safe, through regular development programs
inclusive and engaging work environment. and sessions conducted across locations.

Innovation

Our state-of-the-art R&D centre was of fermentation technology, enzyme technologies that enhance product
upgraded and now comprises 14,000 platforms, yield enhancement and value- stability and bio-availability, providing
sq. ft. and necessary equipment. The added format development. customers a competitive advantage.
centre is divided into API, Biotechnology Fermenta is engaged in a continuous
and Formulation Development divisions endeavour to implement disruptive
that conduct research in the fields

Manufacturing

Our manufacturing facilities at Dahej (Gujarat) and Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) possess all necessary accreditations and are 24x7
audit-ready.
The performance highlights during the last financial year comprised the following:

Vitamin D3 Yields of Effective Production Continuous
capacity was integrated preventive targets were improvement
significantly biotechnology maintenance achieved with was reported
increased. The products were enhanced assured quality in productivity
‘cholestrol’ increased productivity and product
manufacturing efficacy
set-up was
completed
successfully

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