Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) is a pioneering public sector undertaking in India, established on March 13, 1954. Based in Pimpri, Pune, HAL was the first company in India to commercially produce antibiotics like Penicillin, Streptomycin, and Gentamicin.

HAL has diversified its operations to include the production of various pharmaceutical formulations such as injectables, capsules, tablets, and liquid orals.

 The company also manufactures agro-vet products1. Despite facing financial challenges and being declared sick by the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) in 1997, HAL continues to play a crucial role in providing affordable medicines and supporting India’s healthcare sector