What Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd does

Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd is a privately held Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1985 by P.S. Chhatwal and A.I.S. Bedi and headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. The company produces a broad generic drug and consumer healthcare portfolio across multiple dosage forms — tablets, capsules, injections, oral liquids, syrups, dry syrups, external preparations (creams, gels, ointments, shampoos), eye/ear drops, infusions, oral powders, soft gels, and Ayurvedic formulations — across therapeutic categories including dermatology (No Scars, Medisalic, Ketomac), respiratory (Torex, Tordex), nutritional supplements (Hemo Forte, Multipower, Torvit), anti-infectives (Trixone Plus, Fungnil, Torsunate), and pain/inflammation (Orthomac, Diclomac). Manufacturing is anchored by three WHO-GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities with combined annual capacity of 43.5 billion units.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market through traditional pharmaceutical distribution in India and export channels into nine-plus countries across Africa and Asia (Uganda, Kenya, Angola, Mozambique, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Burundi, Gambia, Liberia, Nepal), with country-specific regulatory registrations (Uganda National Drug Authority, Myanmar FDA). In 2019 it extended into Ayurvedic formulations via the Torque Ayurveda division; in 2020 it launched a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (Torque Online Store) for Ayurveda and personal care products; in 2021 it relocated to a new 180,000 sq. ft. corporate office; and in 2024 it refreshed its corporate brand identity under the 'Better Together' philosophy. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of pharmaceutical products; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Following the October 2022 death of founder P.S. Chhatwal, the company is led by Executive Director Mandeep Singh (prior experience at Pfizer and Wyeth in the UK) and Director Abhay Iqbal Singh Bedi (MSc from LSE). No external investors, private equity, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed; the firm remains privately held, family-controlled, and unlisted, with no public ticker or stock exchange listing.

Name

Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Legal name

Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Website

https://torquepharma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Torque Pharmaceuticals, founded in 1985, is an Indian generic drug manufacturer producing tablets, capsules, injectables, and consumer health products for dermatology, respiratory, and nutrition. It distributes across India and exports to 9+ African and Asian countries from three WHO-GMP facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Generic Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)

Keywords

• Generic pharmaceuticals manufacturing
• Ayurvedic medicine products
• Consumer personal care
• Pharmaceutical exports
• WHO-GMP manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandigarh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Torque Pharmaceuticals generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceutical products including prescription medicines and over-the-counter consumer healthcare products. The company serves both domestic Indian market and export markets across Africa and Asia with a diverse portfolio of therapeutic categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Torque Pharmaceuticals manufactures and sells generic pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic categories — including dermatology, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nutritional supplements — in dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, injections, oral liquids, dry syrups, infusions, eye/ear drops, soft gels, and external preparations. It also markets an Ayurvedic product line (Torque Ayurveda) and consumer personal care items, distributing through domestic wholesale channels, export markets in Africa and Asia, and an own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Torque Pharmaceuticals is a generic pharmaceutical company with over four decades of experience serving the healthcare ecosystem. The company operates a multi-segment portfolio spanning pharmaceuticals (tablets, oral liquids/syrups, injections, eye/ear drops, external preparations including creams, gels, ointments, and shampoos), Ayurvedic products (under Torque Ayurveda division), and consumer personal care products. Key pharmaceutical brands include No Scars, Medisalic, Torex, Ketomac, Hemo Forte, and Multipower. The company serves both domestic (Indian) and export markets across Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Angola, Mozambique, Burundi, Gambia, Liberia, Afghanistan) and Asia (Myanmar, Nepal). Manufacturing capabilities include 43.5 Bn Units capacity across 3 facilities in 2 locations, with WHO-GMP certifications. The company launched its e-commerce operations in 2020 for Ayurveda and personal care products, and expanded into Ayurveda in 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No Scars: Dermatological cream brand for skin conditions and hyperpigmentation treatment.
• Medisalic
• Torex
• Ketomac
• Hemo Forte
• Multipower
• JAL
• Torque Refresh
• Torque Ayurveda

Products and services

• Trixone Plus Injection Combination of Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam sodium providing antibacterial treatment for renal, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and dialysis unit infections.
• Torque's Montor-LC Tablets Combination tablet of levocetirizine and montelukast providing dual relief from allergy symptoms and asthma by blocking histamine and inhibiting leukotrienes.
• Trucal Suspension Calcium citrate suspension with Vitamin D3, Magnesium Sulphate and Lysine Hydrochloride for prevention and treatment of calcium deficiencies including osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
• Medisalic Ointment Combination drug with Clobetasol Propionate and Salicylic acid used in treatment of eczema, psoriasis, dermatoses, and autoimmune skin conditions such as alopecia areata and vitiligo.
• No Scars Cream Topical combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and mometasone for treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sun-induced hyperpigmentation.
• Torque's Orthomac Gel Anti-inflammatory and analgesic gel containing Diclofenac Dimethylamine, Linseed Oil, Methyl Salicylate and Menthol for treatment of mild to moderate muscle pain, contusions, and post-traumatic pain.
• Umbrella Sunscreen Lotion Sunscreen lotion with SPF27 containing Octinoxate, Avobenzone, and Oxybenzone for protection against UV-B and UVA rays.
• Ketomac Shampoo Antifungal shampoo containing Ketoconazole 2% for treatment and prevention of fungal infections on scalp including dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
• Torex Herbal Cough Syrup Ayurvedic formulation made of 20 natural herbs including Tulsi and honey for relief from whooping cough, wet cough, dry cough, allergic rhinitis, and acute or chronic bronchitis.
• D-Chlorex Eye/Ear Drops Combination of Dexamethasone and Chloramphenicol for treatment of bacterial eye and ear infections.
• Refresh Cream Moisturizing cream with Aloe Extract and Vitamin E for protection from UV radiation and minor skin disorders such as burns and sunburn.
• Tordex Cough Syrup Combination of dextromethorphan, phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine for treatment of dry, irritating cough and congestion with allergy relief.
• Torsunate Artesunate injection for severe malaria treatment caused by Plasmodium falciparum in adults and children, available in 30mg, 60mg, 120mg & 180mg dosages.
• Toractin Syrup Syrup containing Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride as antihistaminic and antiserotonergic agent used as appetite stimulant and for treatment of allergic rhinitis.
• Torzyme Drops Digestive aid combining Fungal diastase with Pepsin and B-vitamins for carbohydrate digestion and treatment of flatulence and functional dyspepsia.
• Torvit Drops Non-alcoholic zinc-multivitamin drop recommended as nutritional supplement to strengthen immune system and overcome vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
• Diclomac Gel NSAID gel containing Diclofenac Diethylamine with Methyl Salicylate and Menthol for relief from sprains, strains, lower back pain, and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Ticin Gel Topical antibiotic gel containing Clindamycin Phosphate 1% w/w for treatment of acne vulgaris.
• Fungnil Cream Broad-spectrum antifungal cream containing Clotrimazole 1% w/w effective against various skin infections caused by fungi and yeasts.
• Threeclotrim Cream Topical medication combining Betamethasone, Clotrimazole and Neomycin for skin conditions with inflammation and infections, providing anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial actions.
• Torque Ayurveda Division A complete Ayurvedic product division offering herbal formulations including cough syrups, oils, and wellness tonics for consumers seeking traditional Ayurvedic remedies.
• Torque Online Store (E-commerce) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform providing convenient online access to Torque's Ayurvedic and personal care products.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PharmexcilminorOthersIndustry membership organization for pharmaceutical export promotion council supporting India's pharmaceutical export ecosystem.
• Pharmabiz EpharmailminorOthersPharmaceutical industry communication and information platform membership.
• Chamber of CommerceminorOthersGeneral commerce chamber membership supporting business networking and trade facilitation.
• FOPE (Federation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs)minorOthersMembership in federation supporting pharmaceutical entrepreneurs in India.
• HDMA (Himachal Drug Manufacturers Association)minorOthersRegional pharmaceutical manufacturers association. The late founder Paramjit Singh Chhatwal was a senior member of HDMA.
• PDMAminorOthersPharmaceutical industry association membership for regulatory and policy engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Torrent Pharmaceuticals: Indian branded-generic pharma company with strong domestic presence and growing international footprint across therapeutic categories similar to Torque's portfolio.
• Alkem Laboratories: Mid-cap Indian generic pharma manufacturer with domestic brand focus plus Africa and emerging-market exports, multiple WHO-GMP facilities, and a similar therapeutic breadth across anti-infectives, vitamins, and dermatology — directly comparable to Torque on scale and go-to-market.
• Ajanta Pharma: Indian specialty generic pharma company with significant emerging-market (Africa, Asia) export franchise and branded generics portfolio, comparable to Torque on geography and therapeutic mix.
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals: Indian generic pharma with branded formulations across dermatology, respiratory, and anti-infectives — overlapping with Torque's therapeutic portfolio and emerging-markets orientation.
• Mankind Pharma: One of India's largest domestic-focused generic and consumer pharma companies, with a comparable multi-therapeutic portfolio (respiratory, dermatology, nutrition) and strong brand-building playbook in Tier 1-3 Indian cities — directly comparable to Torque's brand-led generic model.

Broad incumbents

• Cipla: Among the largest Indian generic pharma companies with significant Africa and emerging-market footprint (and a long-standing presence in Uganda and other Torque-served markets) — a broad incumbent benchmark on export scale and pricing power.
• Emami: Larger Indian FMCG and consumer healthcare company with a significant Ayurveda and personal-care portfolio (akin to Torque Refresh and Torque Ayurveda), serving as a broader incumbent against Torque's consumer-side growth ambitions.
• Dabur India: One of India's largest Ayurveda and natural healthcare FMCG players with established consumer brands, international presence (Nepal, Africa, Middle East), and broader scale than Torque Ayurveda — a relevant broader incumbent on the Ayurveda expansion thesis.
• Cadila Healthcare (Zydus): Large diversified Indian pharma group spanning generics, branded formulations, and consumer wellness — relevant broader-incumbent benchmark for Torque's branded-generic plus consumer-healthcare positioning.

Regional players

• Hetero Labs: Indian-headquartered generics and APIs manufacturer with strong emerging-market (Africa, Asia) export focus, providing a relevant scale and channel comparability to Torque's export-heavy business model.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TorquePharmaIndia
• Facebookfacebook.com/TorquePharmaceuticals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/torquepharmaceuticals
• Instagraminstagram.com/torquecorporate
• Xx.com/TheTorquePharma

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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