Date: August 14, 2026
Joint Venture Details
Shukra Pharmaceuticals Limited has entered into a non-binding Term Sheet with Borns Medical Robotics Pte Ltd, Singapore on August 13, 2026 for establishing a strategic joint venture for the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of AI-enabled surgical robotic systems in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Ownership Structure
- Proposed joint venture entity: B&S Robotics Private Limited (B&S India)
- Shareholding: Shukra Pharmaceuticals - 60%, Borns Singapore - 40%
- Initial paid-up capital yet to be determined, subscription proposed in 60:40 ratio
Business Scope
- Design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of AI-enabled surgical robotic systems
- Includes related instruments, consumables, software and services
- Primary territory: India and Asia-Pacific region
- Expansion to rest of the world after completion of USFDA/CE certification
Contributions
Shukra's Contribution:
- Capital contribution
- Shares and distribution network
- Skilled team and market-development capabilities
- Branding support and infrastructure initiatives
- Financing ecosystem
Borns' Contribution:
- Technology platform and surgical robotic systems
- Technology/IP support
- Manufacturing know-how and related technical capabilities
Governance Structure
- Proposed Board of B&S India to comprise five directors
- Three directors nominated by Shukra
- Two directors nominated by Borns Singapore
- Governance arrangements to be documented in Shareholders' Agreement and Articles of Association
Key Terms
- Binding exclusivity provisions for surgical robotics category in primary territory
- Contemplates incorporation of B&S Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Investment by Borns Singapore
- IP licensing arrangements
- Transitional supply and distribution arrangements
- Technology transfer/localization
- Royalty arrangements
- Territory and exclusivity provisions
- Financing arrangements
- Regulatory responsibilities
- Potential future demerger/listing pathway
Conditions Precedent
- Establishment of Borns Singapore entity
- Completion of mutual due diligence
- Independent valuation
- Applicable regulatory/FEMA/FDI confirmations
- Necessary corporate approvals
- IP due diligence
- Regulatory pathway confirmation
- Execution of definitive agreements
Regulatory Approvals Required
- FEMA/FDI-related compliances
- CDSCO approvals
- Other applicable regulatory approvals as required by law
Timeline
- Target completion of Long Form Agreements within approximately 120 days from Term Sheet execution
- Subject to satisfaction of applicable conditions precedent
Financial Impact
- Term Sheet does not specify fixed immediate financial commitment
- Financial impact to be determined upon execution of definitive agreements
- Investment/subscription amounts to be finalized
Transaction Nature
- Not a related party transaction based on available information
- Not in the ordinary course of business of the Company
Binding Nature
- Except for confidentiality, exclusivity, costs, governing law and jurisdiction provisions, Term Sheet is non-binding
- Does not create contractual obligation to complete the transaction
- Definitive rights and obligations governed by Long Form Agreements
Strategic Objective
- Create platform for surgical robotics business development in India
- Progressive localization of manufacturing
- Expansion into APAC region
- Potential future demerger and listing of JV entity on BSE and NSE (strategic objective, not guaranteed)