instruments like, suction pumps, phocos software and compact range kits are accepted throughout the country. During the year, the company launched Novonac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Suppressa, a cough suppressant. The company has also made a beginning in the field of immunology by successfully entering the technologically sophisticated field of diagnosing hepatitis and AIDS/HIV infection and also in the sale of automated immunochemistry analysers ES33 and ES300. Apart from the large fully automated analysers for clinical chemistry, the BM/Hitachi 911 was introduced in India, an instrument which has the latest hi-tech features, versatility and high convenience. It is also setting up a new pharmaceutical plant at Malad where plant and machines will be installed by March this year. Besides, the company's R and D division is in the process of developing technology for the manufacture of several bulk drugs from the basic stage.