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Zydus Lifesciences and Guardant Health, Inc., a leading precision oncology company, have an exclusive agreement to make the Shield? Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) test available in India, for which Zydus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals to offer the test in the territory.

The Shield MCD test is a methylation-based blood test for the detection of multiple cancer types including bladder, colorectal, breast, prostate, oesophageal, gastric, liver, lung, ovarian and pancreas cancer in individuals aged 45 or older and who are at typical average risk for cancer. With just a blood draw, the test screens for 10 of the most common cancers, many of which have high mortality rates in India. The test has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recognising its potential to provide more effective screening for cancers than existing options.

Shares of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise also gained 1.73% to Rs 8,848 on the BSE.

Under an exclusive agreement with Zydus Lifesciences, Guardant Health will commercialise the Shield MCD test in India, while Apollo Hospitals will offer the test through its healthcare network.

The Shield MCD test is a methylation-based blood test for the detection of multiple cancer types including bladder, colorectal, breast, prostate, oesophageal, gastric, liver, lung, ovarian and pancreas cancer in individuals aged 45 or older and who are at typical average risk for cancer. The test has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recognising its potential to provide more effective screening for cancers than existing options.

Speaking on this development, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, At Apollo, we have long believed that the most effective healthcare is proactive healthcare. The future of medicine lies not only in treating disease, but in preventing it and detecting it at its earliest, most treatable stages. Cancer continues to be one of the greatest health challenges facing societies worldwide, and expanding access to timely, reliable screening, is critical to reducing its impact. Our collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences marks an important milestone in advancing accessible, patient-friendly cancer screening solutions for the people of India.?

Dr. Sharvil Patel, managing director, Zydus Lifesciences, said, ?As India?s leading oncology company, we are reimagining the role of diagnostics in cancer care. We are pleased to partner with Apollo Hospitals and Guardant Health to introduce Shield MCD in India, expanding access to an innovative screening technology that complements existing screening pathways.?

Simranjit Singh, chief executive officer, Guardant Health AMEA added, We are pleased to bring the Shield Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) test to India through Apollo Cancer Centres and our longstanding commercial partner Zydus Lifesciences. Earlier detection has the potential to transform cancer outcomes, and Shield MCD represents an important advancement in helping identify cancer-associated signals through a single blood draw.?

Zydus Lifesciences is an innovative, global lifesciences company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies.

Apollo Hospitals was established in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C Reddy, renowned architect of modern healthcare in India. It has a robust presence across the healthcare ecosystem, including Hospitals, Pharmacies, Primary Care & Diagnostic Clinics and several Retail Health models.

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Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare today announced the setting up of a strategic joint venture company ? Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences, with an investment commitment of over USD 20 million to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka, strengthening local production and reducing import dependence.

The facility, to be located at the Board of Investment zone in Horana, will be developed on nearly four acres of land. The foundation stone was laid today, marking the formal commencement of the project. The plant will focus on manufacturing pharmaceutical products for Sri Lanka's retail market, improving access to high-quality medicines while supporting national supply chain resilience.

The joint venture combines Zydus' global expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and technical know-how with Sunshine's strong local market presence and healthcare distribution capabilities. The partnership will support technology transfer, build local manufacturing capability, and create employment, contributing to the long-term development of Sri Lanka's healthcare ecosystem. The initiative comes at a critical time as Sri Lanka prioritises domestic production in essential sectors. By strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, the venture is expected to enhance supply security, reduce reliance on imports, and improve the affordability and availability of medicines.

Zydus Lifesciences has received a Warning Letter from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) relating to its formula on manufacturing facility located at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

The Warning Letter was issued in response to a request for records pursuant to sec on 704(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and does not pertain to any onsite inspection of the facility by the USFDA. The communication references technical observations regarding the use of purified talc that did not meet the current United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements.

The company added that the said Warning Letter will not impact current operations and supplies from the Baddi site.

The Baddi manufacturing facility was last subjected to an on-site inspection by the USFDA in August 2025. Subsequent to the conclusion of the inspec on, the Company received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) in October 2025, with the final compliance status classified as Voluntary Ac on Indicated (VAI).