Zydus-Sunshine JV to set up manufacturing unit in Horana, Sri Lanka

Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences, the proposed joint venture between Zydus Lifesciences (Zydus) and Sunshine Healthcare, part of Sunshine Holdings PLC, signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka on 13 October 2026 to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the BOI zone in Horana, Sri Lanka.

Both companies had announced the formation of a Joint Venture on 26 June 2026. The project envisages a phased investment of over USD 20 million. The facility will be developed on a site of nearly four acres, with commercial operations expected to commence in 2028, subject to project timelines and relevant regulatory approvals.

In its first phase, the facility will manufacture oral solid dosage forms for the Sri Lankan market. The investment supports the Zydus' international presence and commitment to expanding access to quality medicines. Local manufacturing is expected to strengthen medicine supply chain resilience and support the availability of essential medicines in Sri Lanka.