SMB Corporation of India

What SMB Corporation of India does

SMB Corporation of India is a Mumbai-headquartered medical device manufacturer, founded in 1985, specializing in copper-bearing and copper alloy intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) along with complementary gynecological accessories. The core product portfolio includes SMB Copper T 380A (up to 10 years), SMB Silver IUD TCu 380Ag, SMB TCu 380 Plus, SMB Cu 375, SMB Cu 250, and a Post Delivery IUD variant, available in Mini, Normal, and Maxi sizes — complemented by insertion/removal kits, hysterometers, IUD thread retrievers, Luer Lock disposable syringes, speculums, cervical dilators, amniotic hooks, tubal rings, and a pocket IUD training model. Manufacturing leverages two facilities (Jogeshwari/Mumbai and Umbergaon/Gujarat) operating under Class 10,000 clean room conditions with proprietary technologies including the NextGen double copper winding system and Silver Core Technology (TCu 380Ag), protected by five registered industrial designs.

The company operates an export-led B2B and B2G model, distributing to more than 148 countries across five continents through UNFPA and USAID procurement channels, direct supply to international NGOs (MSI, PSI, DKT), national government health ministries, and custom OEM partnerships with country-specific distributors in France, Colombia, Poland, Venezuela, Nigeria, and India. Approximate annual revenue is Rs 250 million (~US$3M) on a workforce of 150, with 70 million+ cumulative satisfied users globally. The company has accumulated a multi-jurisdictional regulatory moat spanning ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, EU MDR Class Is CE marking, MDSAP, BGMP/ANVISA, UNFPA prequalification (April 2020), Health Canada licensing, and registrations in 30 countries. Pricing is determined through government tenders and NGO procurement contracts rather than published retail prices, making SMB dependent on tender cycles, NGO program funding, and bilateral distribution relationships for revenue predictability.

Name

SMB Corporation of India

Legal name

SMB Corporation of India

Website

https://smbcorpn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SMB Corporation of India manufactures copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) and Luer Lock disposable syringes, exporting to 148+ countries through UNFPA, USAID, and NGO procurement channels. The Mumbai-based firm, founded in 1985, serves global family planning programs and country-level healthcare distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IUD Device Sales: Sale of intrauterine contraceptive devices including Copper T 380A, Silver IUD TCu 380Ag, TCu 380 Plus, Cu 375, Cu 250, and Post Delivery IUDs. Revenue generated through direct exports to 148+ countries, government procurement programs, and NGO supply contracts.
2. IUD Accessories Sales: Sale of gynecological accessories including IUD insertion/removal kits, probes/hysterometers, thread retrievers, luer lock syringes, cervical dilators, speculums, amniotic hooks, and cyto kits
3. Custom/OEM Manufacturing: Custom-made IUDs manufactured for specific partners including DKT (Colombia, Nigeria), Novomed Gyneas, Librene, Euromedial, and country-specific distributors with custom branding and packaging

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SMB Corporation of India manufactures and exports copper-bearing and copper alloy intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) — including Copper T 380A, Silver IUD TCu 380Ag, TCu 380 Plus, Cu 375, Cu 250, and Post Delivery IUDs — along with complementary gynecological accessories such as IUD insertion/removal kits, hysterometers, thread retrievers, luer lock disposable syringes, speculums, cervical dilators, amniotic hooks, tubal rings, cyto kits, and umbilical cotton tape. Products are produced in ISO Class 7/Class 10,000 clean room facilities in Mumbai and Umbergaon, and sold B2B/B2G to governments, UN agencies, international NGOs, and country-specific distributors across 148+ countries.

Product overview

SMB Corporation of India is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of copper-bearing and copper alloy intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs), exporting to more than 148 countries. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive family of IUDs — including the SMB Copper T 380A (up to 10 years), SMB Silver IUD TCu 380Ag (up to 5 years, with silver core for reduced fragmentation and infection risk), SMB TCu 380 Plus (up to 5 years), SMB Cu 375 (up to 5 years), SMB Post Delivery IUD TCu 380A (postpartum-specific), and SMB Cu 250 (up to 3 years) — available in multiple sizes (Mini, Normal, Maxi, Standard, Sleek). These are complemented by a full range of IUD accessories including insertion/removal kits (Cheron Forceps, Pozzi Tenaculum, Thread Cutting Scissors), Probe/Hysterometer instruments, IUD Thread Retriever, Luer Lock Disposable Syringes, Cervical Dilators, Vaginal Speculums, Tubal Rings, Amniotic Hooks, Cyto Kits, and Umbilical Cotton Tape. A Pocket IUD Training Model supports healthcare professional education. The company also offers Custom Made IUDs for specific country and client requirements. All products are manufactured in ISO Class 7 / Class 10,000 clean room conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silvee: Sub-brand for Silver IUD products including TCu 380Ag
• SMB Corporation

Products and services

• SMB Copper T 380A T-shaped intrauterine contraceptive device made from low-density polyethylene and barium sulphate, wound with 176mg of 99.99% copper wire providing 380mm² active copper surface area, offering up to 10 years of contraceptive protection for women seeking long-acting reversible contraception.
• SMB Copper T 380A with Loading Device The Copper T 380A IUD packaged with a specially designed cup-shaped or U-shaped loading device that enables ease, safety, and quick loading of the IUD with a no-touch technique, intended for healthcare professionals performing IUD insertions.
• SMB Silver IUD TCu 380Ag Y-shaped intrauterine contraceptive device with a silver core inside copper wire providing 380mm² ± 23mm² active copper surface area, available in Mini, Normal, and Maxi sizes for up to 5 years of protection; the silver core delays wire fragmentation and provides antimicrobial benefits. Marketed under the Silvee sub-brand.
• SMB TCu 380 Plus Modified T-shaped intrauterine contraceptive device made from low-density polyethylene and barium sulphate, wound with 0.40mm diameter copper wire providing 380mm² ± 23mm² active copper surface area, available in Mini, Normal, and Maxi sizes for up to 5 years of protection.
• SMB Cu 375 Intrauterine contraceptive device with two flexible arms with spurs, wound with 99.99% purity OFE copper wire providing 375mm² ± 20mm² active copper surface area, available in Standard and Sleek sizes for up to 5 years of contraceptive protection.
• SMB Post Delivery IUD TCu 380A Specialized postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device designed for insertion immediately after delivery, featuring an extended loading device (355mm insertion tube and 396mm stylet) to avoid use of insertion forceps and reduce cross-contamination risk, providing up to 10 years of contraceptive protection.
• SMB Cu 250 Multiload copper intrauterine contraceptive device with two flexible arms with spurs, wound with 99.99% purity OFE copper wire providing 250mm² ± 20mm² active copper surface area, available in Standard and Sleek sizes for up to 3 years of contraceptive protection.
• Custom Made IUDs Bespoke IUD products manufactured for specific country and client requirements, including custom branding, packaging, labeling, and product configurations for distributors and NGOs in France, Colombia, Poland, Venezuela, India, Nigeria, and other markets.
• IUD Insertion and Removal Kit Complete gynecological kit containing Cheron Forceps, Pozzi Tenaculum, and Thread Cutting Scissors designed for safe and precise IUD insertion and removal procedures, intended for healthcare professionals.
• Probe / Hysterometer Graduated uterine sounding instrument used to measure the depth of the uterine cavity and determine uterine direction before IUD insertion, available in three variants (Single Sided, Double Sided, Angled), made from medical-grade ABS plastic or polypropylene and supplied as single-use.
• IUD Thread Retriever Sterile, single-use plastic instrument with a notched tip design for retrieving lost or retracted IUD threads from the endocervical canal or uterine cavity without requiring analgesia or hysteroscopy, intended for healthcare professionals.
• SMB Luer Lock Disposable Syringe 2ml (with and without Needle) 2ml luer lock disposable syringe, available with or without needle (0.6x25mm, 23Gx1 inch), designed with minimal dead space (0.0021ml), smooth plunger, clear barrel, and ultra-sharp needle for secure connection and accurate dosing; a 2024 product launch from SMB.
• Cervical Dilator Progressive dilator with a rounded tip designed to gradually dilate the cervical canal for gynecological examinations and IUD insertion, available in Small and Large models, gamma-sterilized and single-use.
• Vaginal Speculum Transparent duckbill-shaped single-use speculum made from clear, high-strength, non-toxic polymer with a self-locking mechanism, designed for vaginal examinations and eliminating reprocessing requirements to reduce cross-contamination risk.
• Tubal Ring Permanent female sterilization device made from Silastic RX 50R medical-grade radio-opaque tubing, applied via laparoscopy to obstruct the fallopian tube, gamma-radiation sterilized with a 4-year shelf life.
• Amniotic Hook Single-use plastic amniotic hook (26cm length) designed for artificial rupture of membranes (amniotomy) during labor induction, featuring a curved tip following pelvic cubature with rounded outer edges to prevent tissue damage, and a shelf life of up to 5 years.
• Cyto Kit (Pap Smear Kit) Gamma-sterilized gynecological sample collection kit consisting of a wooden Ayres Spatula and a Gynobrush for cervical smear/Pap smear collection in cervical cancer screening, single-use.
• Umbilical Cotton Tape Sterile pre-cut umbilical cotton tape used for tying off the umbilical stump during catheterization procedures and newborn umbilical cord clamping, gamma-radiation sterilized.
• Pocket IUD Training Model Portable, lightweight IUD insertion and removal training model made from recyclable thermoplastic rubber (TPR), designed to mimic real female uterus anatomy for medical training and patient education, available in multiple uterus shapes (Dual Flat, Single Flat, Vertical) and colors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 million+ satisfied users worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNFPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020UNFPA prequalified supplier status enables SMB to supply IUDs to national family planning programs globally. The prequalification requires meeting WHO standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID approved supplier enabling SMB IUDs to be procured for international development and family planning programs supported by US government funding
• DKT WomanCare GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to expand access to affordable hormonal IUD Avibela in underserved regions globally
• DKT ColombiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-made IUD products including TCu 380Ag and Cu 375 for distribution in Colombia market
• DKT NigeriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-made IUD products (Cu 375, Cu 250) packaged for Nigerian market distribution
• Novomed GyneasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-branded IUD products (GIS, GNS, PI, PN series) for gynecological market
• LibreneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-branded IUD products (GI, GN, UA series) for distribution
• EuromedialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom-branded IUD products (UGI, UGN series) for European medical market

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CooperSurgical: CooperSurgical manufactures the ParaGard copper IUD, the dominant branded copper IUD in the United States. It is a direct product competitor in copper IUDs and uses similar gynecological-instrument channels, though with a primarily U.S./developed-market focus.
• Pregna International: Pregna International is an India-based manufacturer of copper IUDs, hormonal IUDs, and contraceptive devices exporting globally. It is the closest direct competitor to SMB in copper-bearing IUDs and shares the same public-sector and NGO procurement channels.
• Shanghai Dahua Medical Apparatus: Shanghai Dahua is one of China's largest manufacturers of IUDs and gynecological instruments, exporting globally through UNFPA and other public-sector channels. It is a direct copper-IUD competitor to SMB in donor-funded tenders across Africa and Asia.
• Mona Lisa N.V. Mona Lisa N.V. (Belgium) is a manufacturer of hormonal IUDs, including the Jaydess/Skyla/Jaydess LNG-IUS product family (now under AbbVie/Allergan). It is a direct competitor in the contraceptive-IUD category, although focused on hormonal rather than copper technology.

Broad incumbents

• Organon & Co. Organon is a global women's-health company with a contraceptive portfolio spanning hormonal IUDs, implants, and oral contraceptives. It competes in the same LARC category and shapes method-mix trends that influence SMB's copper-IUD demand.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries: Teva is a global pharmaceutical company that has historically supplied copper IUDs (e.g., in select markets) and offers a broad contraceptive portfolio. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping gynecological and women's-health product lines.
• Bayer (Women's Health / Contraception): Bayer manufactures the Mirena, Kyleena, Jaydess, and Skyla hormonal IUD lines and is the global category leader in long-acting reversible contraception. While it competes indirectly by shifting method mix toward hormonal IUDs, its scale and R&D set the competitive bar SMB faces.

Regional players

• Meril Life Sciences: Meril Life Sciences is an India-based medical device manufacturer with a global footprint across surgical, cardiovascular, and orthopedic devices. It is a comparable Indian medical-device exporter serving public and private health systems, though not directly in IUDs.
• HLL Lifecare Limited: HLL Lifecare is an Indian government-owned contraceptive and healthcare products manufacturer that supplies IUDs and condoms through India's public family-planning program and exports to other developing markets. It overlaps with SMB as an India-based public-sector contraceptive supplier with global distribution.

Others

• DKT International: DKT International is a reproductive-health social marketing organization that procures IUDs (including custom-made product from SMB) and distributes them across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As an SMB customer and channel partner, it is the most economically linked peer in the value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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