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Aragen becomes country’s first and only CRDMO to be recognized among India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026

Retains Its Position Among India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Biotech for the Fourth Year

Hyderabad, India, 2nd July, 2026: Aragen Life Sciences, a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced that it has been recognized among the Top 100 Companies to Work For 2026 by Great Place to Work® India. The recognition places Aragen among the country’s Top 100 organizations across industries and underscores its unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace culture where people are empowered to learn, innovate and thrive.

The recognition is based on Great Place to Work®’s rigorous and globally recognized assessment methodology, which combines confidential employee feedback with an in-depth evaluation of an organization’s people practices, leadership and workplace culture. The framework measures key dimensions including trust, credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie, making it one of the most respected workplace recognitions globally.

For Aragen, the recognition reflects a culture that has been purposefully built over the years, one where scientific curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is celebrated, and employees are empowered to create meaningful impact for customers and, ultimately, for patients worldwide.

As the first and only CRDMO in India to be recognized among India’s Best Companies to Work For, Aragen continues to strengthen its position as an employer of choice within the life sciences industry while reinforcing its commitment to building a workplace where innovation begins with people.

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Manni Kantipudi, Chief Executive Officer, Aragen LifeSciences, said, “Being recognized among India’s Best Companies to Work For is a proud milestone for Aragen and, more importantly, a reflection of the trust our people place in our culture every day. At Aragen, we believe that breakthrough science is made possible by empowered people working in an environment built on respect, collaboration and continuous learning. This recognition belongs to every Aragenite who contributes to creating a workplace where individuals can grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact. As we continue our journey of enabling scientific innovation for customers around the world, we remain committed to nurturing a culture where our people can do their best work and achieve their fullest potential.”

The latest recognition builds on a series of workplace milestones that reflect Aragen’s sustained focus on creating an exceptional employee experience. The company has been Great Place to Work® Certified for seven consecutive years, was recently recognized among LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2026 – The 15 Best Companies to Grow Your Career in India and has been featured among India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Biotech for the fourth consecutive year.

These recognitions reinforce Aragen’s long-term philosophy that a high-trust, high-performance culture is fundamental to scientific innovation and business excellence. Across its global operations, the company continues to invest in leadership development, learning opportunities, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and initiatives that enable its teams to collaborate, innovate and grow together.

As Aragen continues to expand its global capabilities and strengthen its position as a trusted CRDMO partner to the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, it remains committed to building a workplace where talented individuals are inspired to shape the future of healthcare.

About Aragen Life Sciences

Aragen Life Sciences is a globally renowned R&D and manufacturing solutions provider to the global life sciences industries. It offers a range of solutions across the drug discovery, development and manufacturing continuum to advance small and large-molecule programs.  The Company operates through a global network of eight sites with a team of 5000+ employees including 450+ PhDs.  Its expertise and experience have enabled over 450 customers to advance their research programs from early discovery through development and commercialization. Aragen’s innovative mindset, infrastructure, flexible business models, clear purpose, and proprietary project management platform have enabled it to effectively scale and service large pharma, biotech, agrochemical, and animal health industries globally. Visit www.aragen.com for more details.

Media Contacts:

Aragen: Hyderabad, India: Prasad Babu, prasad.babu@aragen.com; +91 91546 68768