Granules India, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Hyderabad has acquired Senn Chemicals AG, a Swiss-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in peptide development and manufacturing. This marks a strategic milestone in Granules’ transformation into a science- and innovation-led organization and extends its capabilities into the fast-growing peptide therapeutics segment.
The acquisition follows the signing of a definitive share purchase agreement in February 2025, under which Granules, through its wholly owned Indian subsidiary, Granules Peptides acquired 100% of the equity of Senn Chemicals from the founding Senn family.
Founded over 60 years ago, Senn Chemicals has built a strong reputation as a specialist in Liquid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (LPPS) and Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS), serving innovators and brand owners across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, amino acid derivative (AAD), and theragnostic markets.
The Senn Chemicals brand and its operations in Dielsdorf, Switzerland, will operate under Granules’ ownership.
Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Chairman & Managing Director, Granules India, said, “The acquisition of Senn Chemicals AG marks a pivotal step in Granules’ strategic evolution into a science- and innovation-led organization. By entering the rapidly growing peptide therapeutics segment and building on Senn’s specialized CDMO capabilities, we are well- positioned to deliver high-quality, next-generation treatments. Senn’s specialized expertise in peptide development and its strong customer relationships complement Granules’ manufacturing strength and global reach. Together, we aim to drive meaningful impact in the complex therapeutics space.”
