KDL Biotech workers are on strike since April 29, 2013. Due to this, all the production activities are stand still.
KDL is one of the largest manufacturers of semi synthetic penicillin in Asia. From a 12 tonne per annum capacity in 1982-83, it expanded to a present capacity of 1200 tonnes per annum. The company's plant is approved by UK MCA, US FDA, South African MCC and several countries with strict compliance of GMP and GLP.