Sisco Research Laboratories: A Name Synonymous to Quality Reagents and Biochemicals

The Indian Biochemical sector is initiating breakthrough enactments and is laying the foundation of a stronger growth trajectory. With this immense growth potential, the sector will continue to play a pivotal role as an innovative manufacturing hub and unlock countless opportunities for today and tomorrow. Acknowledging this scenario, organized manufactures are offering exclusive solutions for the betterment of the economy alongside delivering quality to the core.

Founded in 1975, Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (SRL) is one such organization that stands amongst the oldest and most respected manufacturers of specialty fine chemicals, microbiological, nanotechnology and biotechnology reagents. It’s an ISO 9001-2015, CGMP, FDA, and CE certified organization that employs about 300 personnel to manufacture. Headquartered in Mumbai, SRL effectively services the needs of scientists, researchers, quality control managers of industries, researchers of institutions and academic bodies.

Today, the company stands amongst the five leading Reagents and Biochemicals providing companies in India. It’s patronized by various National Laboratories, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DRDO, IITs, NITs, NISER institutes and National Universities thereby, leading to accreditation and acceptance by the multinationals, Indian manufacturers and even overseas buyers.

Apart from all this, SRL also makes its modest contributions towards various CSR activities.

The Success Story

Mr S. K. Agarwal laid the foundation of SRL way back in 1975 when India’s premier Research institutes and academic bodies such as Universities and Colleges were relying wholly on imported reagents and chemicals. Being the Managing Director, his sole aim was and is to contribute to this ever-increasing ocean of scientific research and learning in the country.

At that point in time, he faced a plethora of challenges concerning designing, production & testing methodologies, capital, operations, and staff training. Making staff understand the importance of high-quality testing and manufacturing standards was not an easy task for the company. Also, customers preferred to import chemicals from the leading companies in the world rather than embracing Indian products.

Keeping up with times and acknowledging these trends, Mr Agarwal embarked on a journey of manufacturing speciality chemicals and reagents at par international quality in India. With the passage of time, his curated acumen and consistent efforts successfully carved out affordable pricing strategies that have the potential to satisfy the needs of the customers with limited financial grants.

Currently, his leadership is helping the company in contributing to the growth of scientific research in India.

The young dynamic Directors – Mr. Akash Agarwal and Mr. Vikas Agarwal (Grandsons of Mr. S.K. Agarwal) have taken the SRL’s visions and goals to a broader and higher mission. Their education, experience and leadership is enabling the company to penetrate many new markets (Pharma, FMCG, Cosmetics & R&D etc.) and reaching to every corner of the world. They are also upgrading and up-scaling the product range of the company by introducing newer reagents in the field of diagnostics, nano-technology, molecular biology and PCR related reagents.

Meet the Cornerstones

Mr Ramesh Agarwal, Director and son of Mr Agarwal is associated with the company since last four decades and has been especially credited with the procurement of raw materials for the company with his business acumen in bulk chemical industry.

Mr Akash Agarwal and Mr Vikas Agarwal, the young Directors of the family-owned company have introduced many verticals of management at the head office. While Mr Akash has completed his Chemical Engineering and MBA from USA, Mr Vikas has done his Post Graduation in Commerce and MBA from UK. They have been driving digitalization and computerization in operations at all levels for faster growth within India and overseas.

A biochemist devoted to R&D, Late Dr M. R. Raikar pioneered the development of various reagents under the leadership and guidance of Mr Agarwal. His knowledge and experience assisted the company in launching its first manufacturing unit in Kashimira in Mumbai.

A Reader in Mumbai University and a devoted student of Organic Chemistry, Late Dr Pandit had been instrumental in establishing the second manufacturing unit in MIDC, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai.

The Corporate R&D and Production Manager of the company who stands amongst the proficient R&D scientists having experience in UK, US, and MNC pharma companies has led the team of chemists at Turbhe factory to effectively synthesize highly purified reagents, phase transfer catalysts, and specialized solvents thereby adding to the growth of the company.

The Corporate Quality Control Manager of the company who heads the quality control department at the MIDC, Taloja factory has been accredited with the development and modifications of analytical methods of hundreds of biochemicals, reagents, and solvents.

A versatile manufacturing microbiologist, who Heads the Microbiology Division of the company is helpful in developing a new production department of dehydrated culture media, playing a pivotal role in catering to health care, environmental, and microbiological quality control.

The Chief Accountant has been aptly instrumental in handling the financial and accounting management of the company.

The Regulatory Personnel has been instrumental in introducing several regulatory systems like ISO, CE, GMP, and VQs to meet the industry’s and government’s mandatory requirements.

Rewards & Recognitions

Mr S.K. Agarwal was awarded the ‘Indian Achievers Award’ in 2014 for Industry Development in the field of CSR and Sustainable Development.

A renowned media company Bio Spectrum recognized SRL amongst the ‘20 Top Biotechnology Companies’. It had also published a profile of Mr Agarwal, as a leader in the field of biotechnology-related reagents in the country in the year 2013.

In 2010, he was felicitated by ISGF / AISG in recognition of his contribution to Scout and Guide Fellowship during the past 50 years in India. He was also a member of the ISGF World Committee from 1993 to 1999.

He has attended & successfully completed MIT Management Executive Education (Leading Organisations and Change) in 2018 from EMERITUS institute of management, US.

Outperforming Own Milestones

SRL manufactures and provides more than 6000 products across 15000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU’s). Its product menu includes Organic & Inorganic reagents, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology reagents, Nanotechnology products, Microbiology dehydrated culture media and PCR reagents.

The company’s products are quenching the needs of various industries like Pharma, FMCG, Cosmetics, etc. Companies embrace these products for their R&D and pilot-scale & bulk production. However, the introduction of newer range of diagnostic reagents has created a shift in the buyers’ preference for SRL products alongside gaining the advantage of economical prices and promoting availability.

With the expansion of its export business in the Indian subcontinent, Far-east, Europe and the US, SRL is all set to observe growth rates in excess of 30%-40%  on year-to-year in the next 5 years.

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