Lodha International

What Lodha International does

Lodha International LLP is a privately held Indian manufacturer and exporter of pharmaceutical packaging and process machinery, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded in 1995 (note: one third-party firmographic data point lists 2008; the company's own website states 1995), the company has installed more than 15,500 machines across 50+ countries and self-describes as the largest pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer and exporter in India. Its portfolio covers the full pharmaceutical production chain — sterile washing machines, liquid and powder filling machines (2/4/6/8 head volumetric), ROPP/screw capping, sticker labeling, blister and tube packaging, capsule filling and counting, tablet presses and coaters, sterilization equipment (autoclaves, ETO, dry heat), and process equipment including sigma mixers, ribbon blenders, vacuum tray dryers, colloid mills, and integrated plants for ointments, shampoos, and toothpaste. The technology stack relies on conventional industrial automation: PLC-based controls, microprocessor-based label dispensing, servo drives, AC variable frequency drives, and SS304/SS316 stainless steel contact parts for cGMP compliance.

The business model is direct B2B sales of one-time capital equipment, with quotation-based pricing, no public price list, and no subscription or recurring revenue layer. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015, cGMP, CE, and US FDA compliance and serves pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, nutraceutical, cosmetics, food, and chemical manufacturers. Customer acquisition is sales-led through the company's website, phone, and email — no distributors, resellers, or channel partners are used. Named enterprise customers include Cipla, Sun Pharma, INTAS, Hetero Healthcare, Piramal Healthcare, and Akums, alongside a long tail of mid-sized manufacturers; selected segments also extend into consumer-facing brands (EverFit Fitness Forever, Torrent Power) and Ayurvedic specialists. The company has 51–100 employees, no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no public listing, and is operated from a single Ahmedabad site that handles global sales, manufacturing, and after-sales support.

Name

Lodha International

Legal name

Lodha International LLP

Website

https://lodhapharma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lodha International LLP is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of pharmaceutical packaging and process machinery — including filling, capping, labeling, capsule, tablet, and sterilization equipment — serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and food manufacturers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing
• Capsule filling machines
• Ampoule filling equipment
• Pharmaceutical packaging machines
• Pharmaceutical process equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Machinery Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling pharmaceutical packaging and processing machinery including capsule filling machines, ampoule filling and sealing machines, liquid/powder filling machines, capping machines, labeling machines, tablet presses, and process equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales with optional installation, validation, and after-sales support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lodha International LLP designs, manufactures, and exports pharmaceutical packaging machines and process equipment including capsule filling machines, ampoule filling and sealing machines, liquid and powder filling machines, capping machines, sticker labeling machines, tablet presses, blister packaging machines, sterilization equipment, and complete process plants. The company also delivers turnkey project solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnological, API, and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, serving manufacturers across pharmaceuticals, food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals industries worldwide.

Product overview

Lodha International LLP is a manufacturer and exporter of pharmaceutical machinery offering a comprehensive portfolio of filling, washing, sealing, labeling, and packaging equipment. The product portfolio includes Sterile Washing Machines for ampoules/vials/bottles, Liquid Filling Machines (2/4/6/8 head volumetric), Powder Filling Machines (injectable/dry syrup/auger), Cap Sealing Machines (ROPP/screw), Sticker Labeling Machines, Packaging Machines (tube filling, cartooning, blister packing), Capsule Section (manual/semi-auto/auto capsule fillers), Tablet Section (press machines, coaters), Process Equipment (manufacturing plants for ointments/creams/shampoos/oral liquids), Sterilization Equipment (autoclaves, ETO sterilizers, dry heat), Chemical Machinery (sigma mixers), Colloid Mills, Ribbon Blenders, and Vacuum Tray Dryers. The company also provides turnkey project solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnological manufacturing facilities. Equipment serves pharmaceuticals, food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, and herbal industries with both standard and custom configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sterile Washing Machines Pharmaceutical container washing machines including ampoule washing, vial washing, bottle washing, and airjet/vacuum cleaning machines for sterile preparation. Designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring cGMP-compliant container preparation.
• Liquid Filling Machine Automatic and semi-automatic volumetric liquid filling machines with 2/4/6/8 head configurations for bottles and vials, used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers for filling oral liquids, syrups, and other liquid products.
• Powder Filling Machine Powder filling equipment including injectable powder, dry syrup, and auger powder filling machines for vials and containers, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for sterile powder filling applications.
• Cap Sealing Machine Bottle ROPP/screw capping machines and vial cap sealers for secure container closure, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers to seal bottles and vials.
• Sticker Labeling Machines Automatic sticker labeling machines for ampoules, vials, and bottles with high-speed precision labeling capabilities using microprocessor control with automated label length detection. Used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for product labeling.
• Packaging Machines Tube filling machines, cartooning machines, blister packing machines, and tube filler/sealers for pharmaceutical packaging of tablets, capsules, and topical products.
• Capsule Section Machines Manual, semi-automatic, and automatic capsule filling machines, capsule counting, polishing, and printing machines. Up to 90,000 capsules/hour capacity. Used by pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and Ayurvedic manufacturers.
• Tablet Section Machines Tablet press machines, tablet coaters, and tableting equipment including single, double, and high-speed rotary presses for pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing.
• Process Equipment Manufacturing plants for ointments, creams, shampoos, oral liquids, and pharmaceutical process vessels, used by pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care manufacturers.
• Sterilization Equipment Steam sterilizers, cylindrical autoclaves, hospital ETO sterilizers, dry heat sterilizers, and sterilizing tunnels used by pharmaceutical manufacturers and hospitals for sterilization of equipment and products.
• Chemical Machinery Sigma mixers and chemical process equipment for industrial chemical manufacturing applications, used by chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers for mixing and processing operations.
• Cream and Ointment Filling Machines Accurate tube and jar fillers for creams, ointments, gels, and viscous pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Ampoule Filling and Sealing Machine Automatic and semi-automatic ampoule filling and sealing machines for sterile pharmaceutical injectable products, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for aseptic fill-finish of ampoules.
• Vial Filling Machine Automatic vial liquid and powder filling machines for injectable pharmaceutical products, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for sterile vial filling operations.
• Eye Drop Filling and Capping Machine Automatic eye drop bottle filling and capping machines for sterile ophthalmic solutions, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for ophthalmic product packaging.
• Injectable Powder Filling with Rubber Stoppering Machine High-speed injectable powder filling machines with rubber stopper insertion for vials, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for sterile powder injectable fill-finish.
• Blister Packing Machine High-speed blister packaging machines for tablet and capsule packaging, used by pharmaceutical manufacturers for unit-dose packaging.
• Turnkey Projects Complete turnkey solutions for biotechnological, API, pharmaceutical, and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, providing end-to-end facility design, equipment supply, and installation services for organizations building new manufacturing plants.
• R&D and Pilot Scale Equipment Small-scale research and pilot production equipment for pharmaceutical and industrial R&D applications, used by R&D laboratories, formulation development centers, and research institutions.
• Colloid Mill Superfine grinding machines for emulsifying, homogenizing, and dispersing in pharmaceutical, food, and chemical applications with 5-10 micron grinding accuracy. Used by pharmaceutical, food, and chemical manufacturers.
• Ribbon Blender Horizontal powder and granule blending machines with double helical ribbon agitator for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, chemical and food industry applications. Used by manufacturers requiring homogeneous powder/granule blending.
• Vacuum Tray Dryer Low-pressure vacuum drying machines for thermal sensitive materials in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications with 3 to 96 tray capacity. Used for drying heat-sensitive pharmaceutical, chemical, and food products.
• Toothpaste Manufacturing Plant Contra rotary mixer-based manufacturing plants for toothpaste, creams, and viscous cosmetic products with vacuum de-airing capability. Used by toothpaste and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Shampoo Manufacturing Plant Integrated shampoo manufacturing systems including premixing vessels, main manufacturing vessels, storage tanks, and transfer pumps with homogenization capability. Used by shampoo and personal care manufacturers.
• Other Packaging Machines Additional packaging equipment including cartoners, labelers, and specialized pharmaceutical packaging machinery used by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,500+ pharmaceutical machines installed worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bausch + Strobel: German specialist in aseptic filling and closing machines for vials, syringes, and ampoules for the pharmaceutical industry. Directly comparable to Lodha's ampoule/vial filling and sealing business.
• IMA Group: Italian multinational specializing in packaging machinery for pharma, cosmetics, and food — including capsule filling, tablet compression, aseptic filling, and labeling. Closest head-to-head peer to Lodha across most of Lodha's product lines.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German global leader in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery (filling, sealing, inspection). Directly competes with Lodha in liquid/vial filling, ampoule filling, and primary packaging for regulated pharma markets.
• Romaco Group: German provider of processing and packaging machinery for pharma, cosmetics, and food including tablet presses, capsule fillers, and aseptic filling lines. Overlaps directly with Lodha's solid dosage and packaging equipment.
• Cadmach Machinery: Ahmedabad-based Indian manufacturer of tablet compression machinery and pharmaceutical packaging equipment. Domestic peer competing with Lodha in the same geography and customer base.
• ACG Group: Mumbai-based Indian manufacturer of capsule filling machines, tablet presses, and packaging lines for the global pharma industry. The closest Indian-headquartered peer to Lodha across solid-dosage machinery.

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery holding company with pharma filling, labeling, and bottling brands. A broader incumbent overlapping with Lodha in liquid filling and labeling for pharma/food/cosmetics.
• GEA Group: German industrial processing and packaging equipment conglomerate with a large pharma/food machinery portfolio. Competes with Lodha in process equipment, mixers, blenders, and pharma plant equipment at the higher end.

Emerging players

• Truking Technology: Chinese supplier of pharmaceutical and sterile filling equipment with growing international footprint. Represents a low-cost emerging competitor similar to Lodha's positioning outside the European incumbents.
• Sejong Pharmatech: Korean manufacturer of pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery (filling, sealing, inspection). Comparable mid-tier competitor to Lodha in Asian export markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lodhaint
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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