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Biocon Limited
20th KM, Hosur Road
Electronic City
Bangalore 560 100, India
T 91 80 2808 2808
F 91 80 2852 3423
CIN : L24234KA1978PLC003417
www.biocon.com
BIO/SECL/TG/2026-27/34
June 24, 2026
To To
The Manager, The Manager,
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Department of Corporate Services Corporate Communication Department
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex
Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001 Mumbai – 400 050
Scrip Code - 532523 Scrip Symbol - BIOCON
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: Press Release
Please find enclosed the press release titled “Biocon Reinforces Commitment to Diabetes Care in Malaysia
as Partner Duopharma Biotech Secures Insulin Tenders”.
The above information will also be available on the website of the Company at www.biocon.com.
Kindly take the same on record and acknowledge.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For Biocon Limited
Rajesh U. Shanoy
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
M. No.: ACS 16328
Encl: Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
Biocon Reinforces Commitment to Diabetes Care in Malaysia as
Partner Duopharma Biotech Secures Insulin Tenders
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and Johor, Malaysia – June 24, 2026
Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523; NSE: BIOCON), an innovation-led global biopharmaceutical company,
announced that its long-standing partner, Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech”) via its
wholly-owned subsidiary Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad, has secured multiple insulin contracts from
the Ministry of Health (MoH), Malaysia, valued at over MYR 225 million this year. As part of these
contracts, Biocon’s subsidiary, Biocon Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, will supply short-acting recombinant human
insulin, insulin glargine and insulin aspart to Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad for distribution,
supporting continued access to high-quality, cost-effective insulin therapies for people living with
diabetes in Malaysia.
The contracts comprise a three-year agreement valued at ~ MYR 155.27 million for human insulin, along
with two 2-year agreements: ~ MYR 18 million for insulin glargine and ~ MYR 52.5 million for insulin
aspart. In line with policies indicated in the 13th Malaysia Plan (“RMK-13”) and the New Industrial Master
Plan 2030 (“NIMP 2030”), both companies are committed to helping patients with diabetes achieve
better healthcare outcomes by ensuring a steady and accessible medicine supply.
Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon Limited, said: “Malaysia has been central to
Biocon’s insulin journey for over a decade, anchored by our integrated insulin manufacturing facility in
the country – the largest in Asia. Our Johor operations enable us to deliver insulin at scale, expanding
patient access in Malaysia and around the world. This reinforces our strategy to address growing
healthcare needs while advancing our mission of making life-changing medicines affordable and
accessible to patients everywhere.”
Joe Sian, Site Head, Biocon Sdn. Bhd., said: “Biocon’s partnership with Duopharma Biotech has
helped expand access to insulin therapies for patients in Malaysia. With an estimated 4.75 million1
people living with diabetes in the country, ensuring affordable insulin supply is essential. This
collaboration enables us to support patients across our full portfolio of insulin products.”
Encik Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid, GCEO, Duopharma Biotech Berhad, said: “Duopharma
Biotech is delighted and honoured to mark a decade in supporting the healthcare ecosystem together
with our long-standing partner - Biocon, alongside welcoming new contracts to supply insulin products
to Malaysian patients. It is more critical than ever to have robust domestic pharmaceutical
manufacturing capacity to safeguard patient access to essential medicines, strengthening national
medicine security and achieving healthcare self-reliance for the country.”
1 IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th edition
Biocon has been working with Duopharma Biotech since 2016 to address Malaysia’s growing diabetes
burden. Through this collaboration, over 120 million insulin cartridges have been supplied to the MoH
facilities over the past decade, supporting more than 450,000 patients in the Malaysia public healthcare
system. Beyond diabetes care, both companies have also worked closely in oncology for more than
seven years and have recently expanded into ophthalmology biologics, further improving access to high-
quality biologic therapies for patients across Malaysia.
About Biocon Sdn. Bhd.
Biocon Sdn. Bhd., a stepdown subsidiary of Biocon Limited, operates one of Asia’s largest integrated
insulin facilities for recombinant human insulin and insulin analog products. Located in Iskandar Puteri,
Johor, Malaysia, the state-of-the-art facility has fully integrated capabilities spanning drug substance
manufacturing and drug product fill-finish operations across vials, cartridges and insulin delivery
devices. It manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of regular, long-acting and rapid-acting insulins for
Malaysia and global markets.
The facility houses advanced R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality Control laboratories, supported by a
robust Quality Management System that underpins global manufacturing and compliance standards.
The site employs more than 1,100 personnel. Biocon has invested over USD 600 million in the facility
since 2011 in this Center of Excellence for insulin manufacturing, representing one of the largest foreign
direct investments (FDI) in Malaysia’s biotechnology sector.
The facility has secured multiple global regulatory approvals, including from Malaysia’s National
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) under
the framework of the European Medicines Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA), Brazil’s
ANVISA and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It remains the only manufacturing
facility in Malaysia approved by both the EMA and the U.S. FDA for sterile biologic products.
Biocon’s investments in Malaysia have not only advanced the country’s biotechnology sector but have
also helped reduce Malaysia’s dependency on imported insulin while contributing to improved access,
greater affordability and enhanced price stability of insulin for patients across the country.
Recently, Biocon has partnered with the Malaysian government to contribute its industry expertise to the
MyMAHIR BioTechies initiative, supporting the skilling of biotech graduates and helping bridge the
academia–industry gap.
About Biocon Limited
Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523, NSE: BIOCON) is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by its
purpose to provide affordable, life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Headquartered in
Bengaluru, India, Biocon addresses some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges across
chronic and non-communicable diseases by offering both biosimilars and generics at scale across
geographies. Through this diversified portfolio, Biocon focuses on areas of high unmet need, spanning
key therapy areas including diabetes, oncology, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, immunology,
ophthalmology, and bone health. The Company has pioneered several industry firsts that have helped
shape the global biosimilars landscape. To date, the company has commercialized 12 biosimilar
products and 30+ generic formulations globally. It has robust research and development pipeline of 20+
biosimilar assets, as well as GLP-1 peptides and other complex generics. With an integrated lab-to-
patient model, Biocon brings together research and development, manufacturing, and commercial
capabilities to ensure reliable and scalable supply of medicines. The company operates in more than
120 countries, supported by seven manufacturing sites, three R&D sites, 18 offices worldwide, and a
workforce of over 9,500 employees. Biocon has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook
2026 for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible
growth. Website: w
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