Board of Radiation & Isotope Technologies

What Board of Radiation & Isotope Technologies does

Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) is an independent unit of India's Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), headquartered within the BARC complex in Navi Mumbai. Established in 1989, BRIT is the premier Indian government organization producing radiation and isotope-based products and services across four primary verticals: healthcare, agriculture, research, and industry. Its core product portfolio includes radiopharmaceuticals (PET, SPECT, and therapeutic formulations such as I-131, Lu-177 PSMA-617, Lu-177 DOTA-TATE), sealed radiation sources (cobalt-60 teletherapy, brachytherapy, radiography, and irradiator sources), radiation technology equipment (gamma chambers, blood irradiators, radiography cameras), radiochemicals, radioimmunoassay kits, labelled compounds, dosimeters, and biological indicators.

BRIT's production infrastructure is anchored by the RAPPCOF facility in Kota — India's only site with a complete cobalt-60 sealed source production cycle from reactor to finished product — the ISOMED gamma radiation processing plant (recently upgraded as ISOMED 2.0, commercial from May 2025), and the Medical Cyclotron Facility (Cyclone-30) at Kolkata commissioned in 2019. The organization operates six regional centers (Bengaluru, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kota) providing nationwide distribution of time-sensitive radiopharmaceuticals and on-site customer support, alongside an online ordering portal and the BRIT Bandhu mobile application.

BRIT's business model is hybrid: it sells radiopharmaceuticals, sealed sources, and radiation equipment as one-time purchases to hospitals, cancer centers, blood banks, research institutions, and industrial customers; and provides fee-based services including medical product sterilization, food irradiation, calibration, dosimetry, and consultancy. All sales require AERB regulatory authorization through the eLORA system, creating a regulatory moat that effectively makes BRIT the sole compliant domestic supplier. The organization holds international certifications (ISO/ASTM 51205, ANSI N433.1, ISO-3999, ISO 11137, US Pharmacopoeia) and participates in IAEA coordinated research programs. Customers include Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute, food processors, and 1,500+ institutional buyers across India, with cobalt-60 sealed sources also exported internationally.

Name

Board of Radiation & Isotope Technologies

Legal name

Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology

Website

https://britatom.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BRIT is an independent unit of India's Department of Atomic Energy producing radiopharmaceuticals, sealed radiation sources, gamma processing services, and radiation equipment for healthcare, agriculture, research, and industrial customers across India and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiopharmaceuticals and Radiation Technology Products

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Radioisotope Production (Reactor/Cyclotron, Mo-99/Tc-99m, I-131, Lu-177, etc.) (EUAKAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealed Source Manufacturing, Encapsulation & Recycling/Take-Back (Source lifecycle management) (EUAKAIAI), Radiation Processing & Sterilization Services (Medical device sterilization, food irradiation, materials modification) (EUAKAIAG), Radiation Therapy Isotopes & Sources (Brachytherapy seeds, sealed sources for oncology) (EUAKAIAD), Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH), Radiation Safety, Dosimetry & Regulatory Compliance (Nuclear Medicine) (HLAIAGAJ), Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Radioisotope Production (Reactor/Cyclotron/Gamma) (HLAIAGAD), Radiopharmaceutical & Nuclear Medicine Distributors (HLAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Radiopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Sealed radiation sources
• Gamma radiation processing
• Radiation technology equipment
• Nuclear medicine products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radiopharmaceutical Products: Sale of radiopharmaceuticals including PET products, SPECT products, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and radiochemicals to hospitals and medical institutions
2. Sealed Radiation Sources: Manufacturing and sale of sealed radiation sources including cobalt teletherapy sources, irradiator sources, and radiography sources
3. Radiation Equipment: Sale of radiation technology equipment including gamma chambers, blood irradiators, and radiography cameras
4. Service Operations: Sterilization of medical products, radiation processing plant services, radioanalytical laboratory services, isotope application services, EB processing services, calibration services, and dosimetry services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) manufactures and supplies radiopharmaceuticals (PET, SPECT, therapeutic, radiochemical), sealed radiation sources (cobalt-60 teletherapy, irradiator, radiography, brachytherapy), and radiation technology equipment (gamma chambers, blood irradiators, radiography cameras). The organization also provides radiation-based services including medical product sterilization, radiation processing, dosimetry, calibration, and consultancy to healthcare, agriculture, research, and industrial customers across India.

Product overview

BRIT (Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology) is an independent unit of India's Department of Atomic Energy providing a comprehensive portfolio of radiation and isotope-based products and services for healthcare, agriculture, research, and industry applications. The company's offerings include: (1) Radiopharmaceuticals for PET and SPECT imaging and therapeutic applications; (2) Radio Immunoassay Kits for hormone testing; (3) Labelled Compounds (Tritium, Carbon-14, Sulphur-35) for research; (4) Sealed Sources including Cobalt Teletherapy, Irradiator, Radiography, and Brachytherapy sources; (5) Radiation Technology Equipment including Gamma Chambers (GC 5000, GC 1200), Blood Irradiators (BI 2000), and Radiography Cameras (ROLI-2, ROLI-3, COCAM-120); (6) Dosimetry products including Ceric-Cerous Dosimeters and Biological Indicators; (7) Low Level Check Sources; and (8) Various services including medical product sterilization, radiation processing, calibration, and consultancy. The company operates regional centers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BRIT Bandhu: Mobile application for BRIT services and information
• ISOMED 2.0
• RAPPCOF (RAPS Cobalt Facility)
• Cyclone-30

Products and services

• Radiopharmaceuticals

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ customers served across India
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• District Project Livelihood College Society, DantewadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for livelihood training and skill development programs related to radiation technology applications
• Sri Varsha Food Products India Pvt. LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for food processing and radiation sterilization services
• Fanidhar Mega Food Park Pvt. LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for food irradiation and preservation services at mega food park facility
• HK Food ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for food processing radiation services
• Tarson Products Limited, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for Radiation Processing Plant (RPP) services
• Q-Line HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for healthcare sector radiation services
• Green RadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for radiation technology services in green/radiation applications
• Microwin Sterisolutions Pvt. LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for sterilization solutions and services
• Vishvesh Agromed Pvt. Ltd, MaharashtraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for agricultural and medical radiation applications
• Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra Research and Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for research and training in radiation technology applications
• Poly Medicure LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for medical equipment sterilization services
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in IAEA programs including CRP projects, international conferences on radiation science and technology, and technology transfer initiatives
• Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), KolkatacoreTechnology or IntegrationHosting of Medical Cyclotron Facility (Cyclone-30) at VECC premises for production of PET and SPECT radioisotopes for Eastern India
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRIT operates within BARC complex and receives technical support and isotope production from research reactors at BARC
• Cellular and Molecular Biology Centre (CCMB), HyderabadcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional Centre Hyderabad is located at CCMB campus for collaboration in molecular biology and biotechnology research

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO): Australia's national nuclear science and technology agency, operating the OPAL reactor for Mo-99 production and producing radiopharmaceuticals, sealed sources, and irradiation services. Closest structural peer to BRIT as a government-operated multi-product nuclear technology organization with healthcare, research, and industrial mandates.
• Lantheus Holdings: US-based radiopharmaceutical company focused on diagnostic imaging agents including SPECT and PET products. Comparable to BRIT's diagnostic radiopharmaceutical segment serving hospitals and nuclear medicine departments.
• China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC): State-owned Chinese nuclear technology enterprise producing radiopharmaceuticals, radioactive sources, and irradiation services. Highly comparable to BRIT as a vertically integrated government-affiliated radiation technology organization serving healthcare, industry, and research within a domestic market.
• Nordion ( Sotera Health subsidiary): Canadian-based global supplier of Cobalt-60 sealed sources, medical isotopes, and sterilization services. Directly comparable to BRIT's RAPPCOF cobalt source operations and ISOMED gamma sterilization, serving teletherapy and industrial radiography markets globally.

Direct peers

• Curium Pharma: Global nuclear medicine company producing SPECT, PET, and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals (including Lu-177 products). Directly comparable to BRIT's radiopharmaceutical portfolio for diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy across healthcare customers.
• Institute of Radioelements (IRE): Belgian producer of radioisotopes (Mo-99, I-131, Lu-177) for medical and industrial applications, including sealed source manufacturing. Comparable to BRIT in Mo-99/Tc-99m generator production, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and sealed radiation source manufacturing for cancer treatment and industrial radiography.
• Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma: German-based manufacturer of radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation technology components. Comparable to BRIT's portfolio of sealed sources, calibrated radioactive reference sources, and radiopharmaceutical precursors for medical and industrial use.
• POLATOM (National Centre for Nuclear Research): Polish national center producing radiopharmaceuticals, radioactive sources, and labelled compounds for research. Closely comparable to BRIT as a national nuclear research institute with radiopharma, sealed source, and labelled compound product lines.

Emerging players

• SHINE Medical Technologies: US-based medical isotope producer developing Mo-99 production and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Comparable to BRIT's medical radioisotope production activities for diagnostic nuclear medicine supply.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals: Commercial-stage radiopharma company developing Ga-68 and Lu-177 based theranostic agents for prostate, kidney, and brain cancers. Comparable to BRIT's emerging Ga-68 PET and Lu-177 PSMA-617 therapeutic portfolio as a focused theranostics competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/department-of-atomic-energy-dae-

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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