ADL, a Rs. 200 crore (USD 44 million) public limited pharmaceutical company, is a leading manufacturer of bulk drugs in some of the popular therapeutic groups as also speciality chemicals. Steadily growing since its inception 1984, it has spread its exports to over 65 counties worldwide. It was Chosen by Chemexcil for its First Award in the drugs and pharmaceuticals category, it was also voted as the best Vendor by OPPI (Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India) for the year 2001. Its core competence lies in the development of cost effective synthesis routes for bulk drugs and intermediates. .