Key Quantitative Figures

  • EcoVadis Gold Medal rating achieved, placing Hikal among top 5% of more than 175,000 companies assessed globally
  • Overall score of 84/100 achieved in the assessment
  • 97th percentile ranking in the EcoVadis assessment
  • One point short of Platinum Medal threshold of 85/100
  • Rating validity period: through July 2027

Dates of Action

  • Award announcement date: July 29, 2026
  • Document signing date: July 29, 2026 at 17:20:17 IST
  • Rating valid through: July 2027

Parties Involved

  • Hikal Limited (Scrip Code: 524735, NSE Symbol: HIKAL)
  • EcoVadis (world's largest provider of business sustainability ratings)
  • Rajasekhar Reddy Chintakindi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (signatory)
  • Sameer Hiremath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director (commented on development)

Assessment Details

Evaluation covered four key pillars:

  • Environment
  • Labour & Human Rights
  • Ethics
  • Sustainable Procurement

The rating applies exclusively to the group level entity and not to individual subsidiaries or affiliates.

Manufacturing Facilities

Hikal has five manufacturing facilities in India:

  • Maharashtra: Taloja and Mahad
  • Gujarat: Panoli
  • Bengaluru: Jigani
  • Research & Technology centre at Pune

All facilities have been inspected and certified by Global Regulatory Authorities.

Company Background

Established in 1988, Hikal is a partner to companies in Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Crop Protection and Specialty Chemical industries. The company manufactures and supplies Active Ingredients, Intermediates, and Biocides to the global life sciences industry. Hikal is one of the first Indian life-sciences companies to receive the Responsible Care® certification.

Office Addresses

Administrative Office: Great Eastern Chambers, 6th Floor, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, India. Tel. + 91–22–6277 0299, + 91–22–6866 0300