ENA Sectors 2025-06-13 17:45:31 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 13 (KNN)</strong> In a landmark initiative, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial support to Clearsynth Labs Limited for establishing a large-scale facility to manufacture deuterated reagents and building blocks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This move aims to reduce Indias reliance on imports and boost self-reliance in high-end chemical technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Deuterated compounds, critical for pharmaceuticals, OLEDs, semiconductors, and fiber optics, are currently mostly imported into India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Despite a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing base, Indian companies have limited capacity to produce isotope-labelled compounds. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The new facility, enabled by TDBs support, will allow Clearsynth to scale up indigenous production and serve both domestic and global markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aligns with the governments Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions, aiming to position India as a global supplier of high-value specialty chemicals. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It also leverages a strategic agreement with the Heavy Water Board (HWB), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), ensuring long-term access to heavy water, a key input in deuterated compound production.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking on the development, Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, stated, This project positions India to capitalise on the expanding global market for deuterated compounds. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Vijay Ambati, MD &amp; CEO of Clearsynth Labs, emphasised the project's potential to meet stringent global standards at competitive prices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The project is expected to strengthen indigenous production of isotope-labelled compounds, reduce import dependency and save foreign exchange, and foster innovation and create high-skilled jobs in R&amp;D and manufacturing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India is now well-placed to become a preferred sourcing hub for specialty isotopic chemicals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42441 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-strengthens-specialty-chemical-capabilities-with-tdb-backed-clearsynth-facility 2025-06-13 17:45:31 knnindia.co.in