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Press Release Issued by Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited dated 08 October, 2026.
Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd · 539730
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Fredun Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a conventional manufacturing-led pharmaceutical company, is transforming into a brand-led healthcare platform with a focus on pet healthcare, premium wellness, and specialty therapeutics. The company has made strategic investments in Goodman Vetcare, Furlicks, and WAGR, and plans to transition to a 100% branded portfolio by 2029, with a target of doubling revenue and profitability over the next 3-4 years.
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Date: 08 October, 2026
BSE Ltd.,
Listing Department,
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street - Fort,
Mumbai – 400 001
Scrip Code: 539730
Sub.: Press Release issued by Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Please find enclosed press release titled “Fredun Pharmaceuticals Accelerates into a High-
Growth Branded Healthcare Platform” Two Strategic Pet-Care Deals, Premium
Wellness Launches, Capacity Expansion & Bonus Issue Position Company for the Next
Leg of Growth issued by Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Kindly take the same on your records.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
FOR FREDUN PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
FREDUN NARIMAN MEDHORA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIN: 01745348
Fredun Pharmaceuticals Accelerates into a High-Growth Branded
Healthcare Platform
Two Strategic Pet-Care Deals, Premium Wellness Launches, Capacity Expansion & Bonus Issue Position
Company for the Next Leg of Growth
Business Update | H1 FY27
Mumbai, October 8, 2026: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE: 539730) is rapidly transforming from
a conventional manufacturing-led pharmaceutical company into a brand-led healthcare platform, with H1
FY27 marking a decisive phase of expansion across pet healthcare, premium wellness, specialty
therapeutics, domestic generics and global markets.
The Company’s H1 FY27 strategy is built around multiple high-growth engines, including strategic
investments in the pet-care ecosystem, the launch of premium wellness brands, significant
manufacturing capacity expansion and a planned transition towards a 100% branded portfolio by 2029.
PET CARE: BUILDING A COMPLETE ECOSYSTEM
Fredun has made a significant strategic push into the rapidly evolving pet-healthcare market through
Goodman Vetcare, Furlicks and WAGR, creating multiple avenues for recurring and scalable growth.
Goodman Vetcare – Entering Veterinary Retail at Scale
Fredun has acquired a 26% stake in Goodman Vetcare Private Limited, one of India’s longest-standing
dedicated pet pharmacies, at a valuation of ₹300 crore. Goodman currently operates three stores across
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and plans to add at least eight new stores across three cities, with a targeted
revenue opportunity of approximately ₹100 crore by FY31.
Furlicks – Expanding the Pet-Wellness Product Portfolio
Fredun has acquired Furlicks, an oral-strip pet-wellness brand from USV and its subsidiary Wellbeing
Nutrition. The Company plans to introduce 16 new products over the next 6–9 months, expanding the
portfolio from just 6 SKUs to 22 SKUs—significantly increasing the addressable opportunity in pet
wellness.
WAGR - A World of Pet Care, bringing Pet Parenting Together
WAGR, a technology-enabled pet-parenting platform, is one of the most recent ventures of the company.
Fredun is building WAGR to become India’s largest modern pet parenting ecosystem, bringing together
pet-care brands, pharmacies, services, expert guidance and everyday solutions for creating one connected
destination for pet-parents.
Fredun is therefore positioning itself not merely as a pet-product company, but as a broader pet-
healthcare ecosystem player.
THE BIG STRATEGIC SHIFT: FROM OEM TO BRANDS
Perhaps the most important element of Fredun’s transformation is its stated ambition to transition from
an OEM-led business to a 100% branded portfolio by 2029.
The Company is targeting a doubling of revenue and profitability over the next 3–4 years, creating a
potentially significant operating and valuation re-rating opportunity if execution remains on track.
CAPACITY EXPANSION TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GROWTH CYCLE
Fredun is simultaneously investing in manufacturing infrastructure.
A ~40,000 sq. ft. utility block at Palghar is expected to become operational in October 2026, with an
additional 50,000 sq. ft. planned as the Company works towards building what it describes as India’s
largest single-location pharma plant.
This capacity build-out is intended to support the Company’s expanding branded portfolio and future
growth ambitions.
DOMESTIC + GLOBAL: MULTIPLE GROWTH LEVERS
Fredun is also expanding its domestic generics business through Fredun Gx, targeting 500+ SKUs across
Tier 2–4 cities.
At the same time, the Company’s established 53-country export base provides a platform for further
expansion across Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
SHAREHOLDER REWARD
Fredun has also taken steps to strengthen shareholder participation.
The Company allotted 1.10 crore bonus equity shares on July 17, 2026, increasing the equity share base from
55.13 lakh to 1.65 crore shares. In September 2026, a further 3,61,599 equity shares were allotted following
conversion of warrants held by non-promoter investors.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Fredun Pharmaceuticals is positioning itself for a fundamental business transformation:
OEM Manufacturing → Owned Brands → Premium Wellness → Pet Healthcare → Digital Pet Ecosystem
→ Global Expansion
With strategic investments in Goodman Vetcare, Furlicks and WAGR, the launch of DAULCÉL and specialty
hormone products, major capacity expansion and an explicit ambition to become 100% branded by 2029,
Fredun is building multiple potential growth engines under one healthcare platform.
The Company’s stated objective of doubling revenue and profitability over the next 3–4 years adds further
significance to the transformation strategy. Fredun is no longer positioning itself merely as a pharma
manufacturer—it is building an integrated, multi-category branded healthcare platform
Disclaimer
Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local,
political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The
Company will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and
undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
events or circumstances.
For Further Information Please Contact
Kirin Advisors Private Limited
Sunil Mudgal – Director
sunil@kirinadvisors.com
+91 98692 75849
www.kirinadvisors.com