Our calling through the years
Cadila cares about changing the trajectory of health for all humanity. For us, this is a calling and not just a business. A calling, into which we have been steadily investing all our pioneering spirit, science, human ingenuity and knowledge for the past decades. Throughout the company’s history, we’ve been guided by the principles and personal example of our founder-chairman and his people-first approach.
1926
Founder Chairman - Indravadan Ambalal Modi 1926-2012
Born on February 18, 1926, in a small village in Bharuch, Indravadan Ambalal Modi was on a mission to attain Swaraj (self-dependence) in healthcare for India. His compassion for the poor ignited his dream to make medicines affordable for all.
1931
First Employee - Shilaben Indravadan Modi 1931-2016
Shilaben Modi, the first employee of Cadila Laboratories, was a perennial source of inspiration to her husband, I. A.Modi. Her concern for people's well-being led to the manufacture of Cadila Gripe, the first indigenously produced gripe water in India.
1951
Self-Made Entrepreneur
I.A. Modi was not deterred by his resource constraints, he would ride over 40 km daily on his bicycle to visit doctors. At the age of 25, he was a producer, manager, administrator, accountant and delivery man – all rolled into one.
1952
Cadila Laboratories
I.A. Modi's first step in the pharmaceutical world began with the establishment of Cadila Laboratories on March 13, 1952. One of the company's first products, Livirubra was a vitamin supplement in liquid form.
1967
First Factory
With the foundation of its first factory premises at Ghodasar, Cadila began a journey of unprecedented growth.
1970
Medicine Man of India
Committed to nation building, Shri I A Modi, worked tirelessly to coagulate the Indian pharmaceutical industry by championing the Indian Patents Act, 1970 and formulating the 1986 Drug Policy of the Govt. of India. His efforts to make necessary drugs available to the marginalized earned him the title of 'Medicine Man of India'.
1985
Beyond business
Long before Corporate Social Resposibility had become a business mandate, Shri I A Modi instituted Kaka-Ba Hospital as a homage to his cousin Budh, who died of typhoid due to lack of medical facilities. This multi-speciality charity hospital provides free healthcare to thousands of impoverished lives.
1995
A New Beginning
In 1995, Cadila Laboratories was restructured and rechristened as Cadila Pharmaceuticals.
1996
The Growth Story 1999-2006
Cadila’s manufacturing capabilities grew from strength to strength with its state-of-the-art facilities.
- Bulk drug manufacturing facility at Dholka, Ahmedabad
- Formulation facility at Samba, Jammu
- API facility at Ankleshwar, Ahmedabad
2004
Africa - Our Second Home
Cadila established Ethiopia’s first WHO-cGMP compliant plant in Addis Ababa. It soon became an epicentre of multi-fold growth and development for Africa through enhanced investments.
2004
Innovative Miracles
Cadila developed pioneering first-in-the-world innovations for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and tuberculosis.
Polycap, Mycidac-C, Risorine, Rabeloc IV and Immuvac
2005
More than a Pharma Company
Spreading the message of universal wellness, Cadila has expanded by diversifying into a host of industries.
- 1982 Karnavati Engineering Ltd. - Pharmaceutical Machinery
- 1983 Vetnova - Veterinary solutions
- 1986 IRM Ltd. - Travel and hospitality
- 1992 CadiAgro - Tissue Culture
- 2009 CPL Biologicals Pvt. Ltd. - Vaccines and diagnostics
The Care Continues...
Over the decades, Cadila has conquered countless milestones and has established itself as an integrated pharmaceutical company with presence across the entire life sciences value chain. The company that started its operations in a three-room apartment has transcended to a global brand that is empowered by over 8000 employees who endeavour to spread wellness in a million ways.
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