Medical / Pharma · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Biocon Limited
Founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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- Founded
- 1978
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Industry
- Medical / Pharma
- Funding stage
- Public
- Employees
- 5000+
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 25 June 2026
About Biocon Limited
A brewing-trained graduate who could not get hired in 1978 India started a biotech company in a garage in Bengaluru. Today Biocon is one of the country’s largest listed biopharma groups.
Founder
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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Hospitals & clinicsHealthcare providers
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How Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw built Biocon Limited
A brewing-trained graduate who could not get hired in 1978 India started a biotech company in a garage in Bengaluru. Today Biocon is one of the country’s largest listed biopharma groups.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biocon Limited do?
- A brewing-trained graduate who could not get hired in 1978 India started a biotech company in a garage in Bengaluru. Today Biocon is one of the country’s largest listed biopharma groups.
- Who founded Biocon Limited?
- Biocon Limited was founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
- Where is Biocon Limited headquartered?
- Biocon Limited is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Is Biocon Limited funded?
- Biocon Limited is a publicly listed company.
- When was Biocon Limited founded?
- Biocon Limited was founded in 1978.