Kaleidoscope 5th Edition

Cer tified APR 2021–MAR 2022 INDIA KALEIDOSCOPE Expression of ALKEMITES ALKEM’S EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION EXCEL WITH ALKEM NEW NORMAL SPOTLIGHT TALENT INSIDE

OUR HOMAGE Shri. Dhananjay Kumar Singh (Joint Managing Director, Alkem Laboratories Ltd.) 29th July 1962 - 28th October 2021 Gone too soon but will remain forever in our hearts and memories, May your blessed soul rest in peace. Shraddhanjali from Alkem Family Alkem Laboratories Ltd. Devashish, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013

01 INDEX 03 EDITORIAL 02 COVER STORY: Life EMPLOYEE VALUE post-Covid at Alkem PROPOSITION 06 10 13 KNOW YOUR SPOTLIGHT TALENT COMPANY INSIDE 15 17 21 APSM-SPJIMR CSR EMPLOYEE’S CERTIFICATION INITIATIVES CORNER CEREMONY 26 31 REWARDS & PICTURES RETIREMENTS SPEAK

EDITORIAL Mr. Sushil Kumar Barkur (AVP- L&D, TM & OD) Dear Alkemites We suffered a profound loss on October 28, when we received the news of untimely and sad demise of our beloved Joint Managing Director Shri D.K. Singh. His memories and wisdom will always remain with us. He was a man of action and always believed that the show must go on. Keeping him in our prayers, today we present to you the 5th edition of Kaleidoscope. In the last quarter, we observed life coming back to normal, which was reflected in our overall business performance. In the cover story ‘Life Post Covid at Alkem’, we have captured the views of our employees on how they are adjusting to work post pandemic. The ‘Spotlight’ section this time features a candid and soulful talk with Mr. Rajesh Dubey, President & CFO. In the ‘Know your Company’ segment we have covered our Creative Department. In the ‘Talent Inside’ section, you will get to know an enthusiast cyclist. ‘Travelogue’ will take you from the scenic beauty of Sikkim to the valleys of Leh. Along with our regular features in this edition, we have captured a lot of remarkable things happening across the organization. I am sure you are excited enough to turn the pages of Kaleidoscope to enrich yourself. Heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors who shared content for the magazine. Special thanks to the Arts Team, IT team, and the entire Kaleidoscope Team, which tirelessly worked to bring out this edition. Wishing you a Good Reading. 1

A Thoughtfully Articulated Employee Value Proposition For All Over the last few years, Alkem has evolved The EVP is an internal promise to the employees that defines what people into a coveted global organization and has expect to get from working for the established itself in the best employer organization. It outlines the ecosystem league. Together, we have achieved provided by an organization to its several milestones; as part of Alkem’s employees to achieve their highest continuous efforts to establish a good potential at work. It also creates a base for employer brand, the company has now establishing a good employer brand in the created ‘Employee Value Proposition market for prospective employees and (EVP)’, which embodies the outlook of the helps in differentiating from competitors organization towards its employees. to appeal to the candidates. A robust EVP helps in differentiating from Taking the opportunity to thank HR and all competitors to appeal to the candidates. the participants for their active support, For articulating Alkem's EVP, a core team Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, of HR members was formed, which communicated, “I’m certain that our EVP conducted a thorough research to study statement will augment our employer about various elements and examples of brand and help us in attracting and EVP and led multiple Focused Group retaining top talent. We have had a great Discussions (FGDs) to collect inputs from start to this financial year with healthy numerous employees across locations. performance across all our major Based on the inputs received from the businesses and I hope we carry on this employees, a draft EVP was formulated, momentum for the rest of the year.” which was ratified with the FGD participants and the leadership team. The EXCEL WITH ALKEM inputs were incorporated to create the final EVP statement. “We at Alkem contribute towards the purpose to build a healthier world. With Alkem family, you embark on Core Committee: an exciting growth journey that encourages entrepreneurial mindset and agility. As an Alkemite, Akanksha Mehrotra- Senior Manager- HR you experience the caring culture that values people and become part of a team that nurtures individuals Tanvi Pathak- Deputy Manager- HR into strong leaders for tomorrow.” Abinash Das- Deputy General Manager-HR I’m certain that our EVP statement will augment our employer brand and help us Kunal Dutta- Senior General Manager- HR in attracting and retaining top talent. Sandeep Singh, Managing Director Sanjay Singh- Associate General Manager- HR Ritwik Das- Associate General Manager- HR 2

COVER STORY Life Post-covid At Alkem: Is Hybrid Work Setting The New Normal? When life gives you a rainy day, play in the debate is divided in a 70:30 ratio. People are wanting to return to traditional office puddles! The saying goes right for working but in better work settings. “With Alkemties who in these extraordinary the recent addition of 20000 sq ft work times have proved that life always wins. space, we are also pushing for safer environments and asking people to come The play of fate often puts one in extreme to office for at least 4 days a week.” situations and gives rise to a dilemma to find the next steps, however, the guided Sameer Murkute, AGM Distribution added, course of actions overtime can steer us “As per my observation, things are better right through. Every fear, crisis, doubt or than normal. Being in the healthcare confusion leads us to the higher path of industry we have to be actively present courage, understanding, empathy and everywhere and by doing so we have a love. 2021 gave us many warring memories great opportunity to initiate our digital but what matters is ‘now’. initiatives like ‘Alkem Marketplace’ which is an online order placement platform. Instead of striving for normalcy, this Alkem Marketplace was a great help to our should be a time to step back and revel in channel partners as well as our support the fact that we all have got another team to manage order processing in a opportunity to be ‘better’. Let’s not be simpler way. As far as the challenges are nostalgic, rather let’s embrace the present concerned, the only issue I faced was to which is full of promises for a greater coordinate with our colleagues but with future. It is time for being adaptive and voice calls and with video calls through optimistic. Google meet it was easily managed.” Addressing the idea, Saket Kumar, General Calling the times ‘better than normal’ Manager Admin, who has been part of Rajesh Krishnan, DSM Bergen Nova also hybrid and full time working conditions insisted, “We are still working in hybrid since last year said, “I have always environments, which has helped in our preferred coming to the office as I feel that scientific grooming and connecting with open spaces radiate positive energy. At doctors digitally as most of them are not home there are many limitations which available offline; in Kerala, hospitals are affect productivity levels, in-office wifi is institutional based, hence we are forced to better, you are able to interact better and meet the doctors in car parkings now mostly everyone is vaccinated with a sometimes. I would say that the emotional second dose so it feels completely safe.” relationship has come down, yet a hybrid environment is much better as we do not He also expressed that hybrid might be the have to stretch our working hours running new work setting as most people he knows around hospitals the whole day.” want to come to the office for a few days a week while others don’t; so basically the 3

Voicing her opinion, Dr Supriya Ambedkar, stability and strength.” Medical Advisor Alkem, asserted, “Life is now better than normal because the Covid Commending Alkem for achieving the years phase has been truly insightful on so larger objectives of ‘Vasudhaiva many levels. The last two years have been Kutumbakam’ during the pandemic, he enlightening on spiritual levels, since we told, “Our Chairman and MD have always have rediscovered new definitions of what connected with people and gave nod to all really matters in life and not the approvals for employees well-being, be it materialistic things. In addition, we have enhancing coverage of mediclaim, term got a new confidence that we all can sail insurance, treatment expenses or family through all sorts of professional support, which brought employees closer challenges anytime in future endeavours together thus enhancing the engagement since we are all much more well versed levels.” with the technology front.” But life is like two sides of the same coin! She further added “So, of course it is not all rosy; we struggled a lot balancing our work from home life and personal life. But I think those experiences have also enriched us in a different way.” Experiences are great motivators that help Yes, Alkem has played an important role in us in becoming progressive! Ashok getting people’s lives back on track; Priyadarshi, Vice President HR, articulated, during Covid they took personal care of “Life after COVID is coming to normal with the employees and their family members. many learning’s. During the pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry has been highly Acknowledging, Arvind Kumar Sharma, responsive. Now we are bringing innovation Sale Manager at Bergen Nova, Delhi said, and digitalisation into working to ensure “Company was very supportive during better productivity and efficiency. In sales these lean periods with extra care and and corporate, people have started support. Enhanced insurance, safety kits, meeting physically which gives them travel deviation supports, emotional better engagement and motivation. The support webinars were quite helpful. top priority for us is to ensure the safety of Alkem has now started with normal field our employees and their families,keep operations and physical meetings. them engaged, and provide them with the Meeting customers face to face is now right communication channels and tools back in focus. Business, rewards and for remote working and many more. The recognition is back to the pre Covid era. situation has already illustrated the true value of HR and proven the importance of investing in flexible and robust HR processes and structure. As shocking as the Covid 19 crisis is, it also introduced a rare opportunity for HRs to rebuild and take the lead in driving organisational 4

Though virtual meetings did help to sail office gives the opportunity to collaborate through these tough times, face to face with all departments seamlessly which meetings are more productive and Alkem was a challenge and cause of stress during is taking all precautions to conduct such Work From Home” meetings in a safe environment.” However, there are some personal Supporting Sharma’s views, Samsher Deo, traumas and voids that can never be filled General Manager Sales, Alkem Suprema thus making it difficult for some to return division said, “We fought well. Now, we are to normalcy. enjoying the good days which are free from the fears. We are arranging the Sharing his story, Tejas Chavda, Sales meetings at the exotic places with all safety measures and precautions. We are Manager, west zoneAlkem Suprema, launching new products which are non Covid medicines. I would say Alkem R&D is reflected, “Post COVID life has never robust and provides us with cutting edge products to differentiate ourselves from become normal, I am a Covid survivor; competitors in the market. Organization has been very supportive and helpful to all three days of hospitalisation taught me of us during these turbulent times.” that health is everything. I was always Emphasising on changing scenarios, Kaushik Deb, DGM Sales at Alkem Suprema considered a workaholic but Covid gave division said, “Earlier, I used to spend 15-20 days away from my family, but now me a new perspective that one needs to I'm spending some quality time with my family and able to pursue my old interests take out time for loved ones without and hobbies like music. Life is now totally coming back to normal and we are touring affecting your professional as per schedule, holding meetings face to face and finding that human touch is responsibilities. Now, I am becoming a something which we missed during our virtual meetings.” more caring person for my peers and colleagues. This is the new normal for me and I am very happy about it.” Yes, as the Covid scars and tragic moments have died down the memory lane, life and business is back. From limping start to run, everything is speeding up. SMS (Social distance, Mask and Sanitizer) are the new normal all through. Life is really coming back to its previous mode. The notion is also shared by Dhananjay So, let’s raise the toast Kumar, Deputy General Manager- Supply ‘Cheers to a new, Chain. “For me, post Covid the life is back to normal. My department is supply chain more sustainable normal’! and due to the crisis in the market we faced lots of issues regarding material availability to continue supply products on time. But somehow we managed supply with the help of the cross function department. Personally for me now my stress levels have come down as coming to 5

KNOW YOUR COMPANY Wings Of Creativity: A Journey Of Alkem's Art Team “Art is not what you see but what you make others see...” - Edgar Degas Art is where the heart is and marketing promotions and helped rank Alkem into the list of few top leading spirited are those who are pharma companies that were digitally able to live it through their promoting their brands. creativity and Alkem’s Art & Graphic department is akin to As per Dharmesh Kadam DGM-Art, “During this fact! the years many creatives were A Vision of Late Shri. Samprada Singh, appreciated by doctors and our internal (Chairman Emeritus) to start Alkem’s own customers. In the future we would like to in-house art department, where the work on such projects where we can use or company can design and create implement Augmented Reality & we have promotional inputs and packaging for its already started exploring the same.” products, came true in the year 2001-2002. Alkem started its own Talking about his team's superpower, in-house department with a team of three Dharmesh proudly mentioned, “Art Team artists serving approximately 6 to 7 is the one stop solution for designing and divisions. It started with print media where digitalisation needs of internal customers. the team designed My team is dedicated, full of visual aids, LBLs, creativity and has in-depth Packaging, Exhibition knowledge of the latest panel designs and technologies. My team various promotional stretches themselves to inputs. fulfill their time In the year 2015-16, commitments. They are Alkem upgraded the efficient and take pride in team to serve digital coordinating the workflow media with existing print media. Now, the intensely.” department is involved in designing, creating videos, animated gifs, websites, \"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful interactive communications, 3D designs destinations\" which enhances the coverage for customers. The initiative was started with In 2020 when the entire world stopped due just four divisions and within two years to COVID-19 pandemic, reaching the almost 16 divisions were converted into customers and target audience was one of digital media with an existing print media the biggest challenges. \"But with our wing. It gave a new dimension to the digital promotions we never missed a day to reach them. Design support was given 6

to various webinars, virtual events, social Connect2Clinic: media inputs, WhatsApp flyers and Connect2Clinic is a tele-health online animated gifs etc.” solution that allows participating medical Detailing about the successful and professionals and health care staff to appreciated work in recent days, he communicate with their patients. named some: The designing team created promotional inputs for Connect2Clinic, right from launch till date. Semi-Chronic Cluster Chronic Cluster Acute Cluster • Tofe • Dapanorm • V & M forte • Uprise D3 Drops • Newceta • Prulastin 40 • Nervmax Active • Valkem Sol • Alprovit Active • Denu and Denub • Perampil • Prucros syp 7

• HR Meet • Masterclass (Penta/Prizma) • Chairman Emeritus Shradhanjali Event • Expert Talk ( Bergen) • Applaud 2020 • SIPS (Hospicare) • Olkem Smile event with Sunil Pal • Aspira/ Imperia Celebration Nite • Cardio Conclave (Chronic Div.) etc. • Alkem's Annual General Meeting • Designing and execution of stalls for national conferences like Apicon, Pedicon, Asicon, Usicon, Criticare, Dermacon etc. • Designing setup and motivational videos for budget meet of Chronic and Semi-chronic clusters In 2018 In 2019 In 2021 we received the we received the Art Team received best Designed Stall best Stall Design Award HR Excellence Award Award for Criticare for Asicon Conference, for Cross-Functional Conference at Varanasi. Bhubaneshwar. Stakeholder Delight. 8

Elaborating his team’s other “We have come a long way and created our accomplishments, Dharmesh stated, identity as an in-house creative team by “Today we give creative support to serving best to the organisation; we will marketing (domestic and international), keep improving and achieving new corporate / HR / L & D / CSR, finance, milestones in future. Soon we will also be distribution, legal, IT, R&D and launching our 'Creative Showcase' on manufacturing locations etc.; we have Alkemites where you can see our selected customers all over the organization.\" work,” he announced. I have seen the huge transformation of the The art team has always impressed our entire Alkem art department in the last 17 years. organisation as exceptionally talented and This department has never been hyped but committed designers / artists. Their contributed a lot to marketing innovation. systematic methodology and strong work Mr. Dharmesh has brought lots of positive ethics has always ensured positive results. The changes in approach and built a very good entire team goes the extra mile to deliver the team over the years. Today I can say the art results on time. Thanks a lot to Mr. Dharmesh department has contributed so much in new and his entire team for helping us from time to launches and even divisional launches also. I time with their class apart designs and wish the team all the best! artworks !!! Kudos !!” Sudipto Roy, Senior VP Acute Cluster Atul Parab, AVP-HR Alkem’ s creative studio has evolved The amount of effort that the team put into the significantly in terms of producing world job to complete was tremendous. The energy class ideas for the brand’s campaign and out levels and the sincerity which was displayed of the box visualization which has helped were exemplary. I personally dealt with business to receive valuable accolades from multiple requirements including Alkem Cyber customers. Fantastic team of creative Security Quiz and got extraordinary support designers who have developed much needed from the Art department. This has set up digital competencies and seamlessly higher standards in the organization. Thank integrated in the promotion mix.” you for all your extended support !” Deepak Paliwal, Senior General Manager Bijendra Mishra, Chief Information Security Officer I always left astounded at the level of dedication and hardwork our Art Team put in every situation. They have always displayed the highest level of service and customer orientation. Our Areative Department is a one stop solution for me and my team for any creative work whether it be a webinar, award function design, campaign design, magazine design and all sorts of creative communication they have given us world class output. I would say our Areative Department is a team of highly competent designers who have mastered all sort of print and digital capabilities” Sushil Barkur, AVP- L&D, TM & OD 9

SPOTLIGHT Mr. Rajesh M. Dubey (President & CFO) “I Wish To See Alkem Growing To 3rd Position In India” Alphabet’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) backbone and I am blessed to have one that includes a doting mother, incredible Ruth Porat once said, “The path forward is wife and a smart son, who is completing less certain”, nevertheless the leadership his PG in medical. at Alkem believes the company has all the right ingredients to be a leader in the When you are not working, how do you pharma sector in India. Sharing his spend your quality time? opinion, company’s President and CFO Rajesh Dubey insisted, “I think we have In my spare time I would prefer to spend better visibility now.” time with family or enjoy social networking. Sir is an inspiration to all; his honest personality, caring attitude towards Which newspapers or TV channels do you colleagues and repartees and profound follow, please name a few? knowledge of his subject interests all those around him. He has been a strong Economic Times and Navbharat Times are pillar for Alkemites since the last decade. my favourite newspapers. Times Now and CNBC are preferred TV channels. In our Spotlight interview, we explored his unique interests, visionary thoughts and Your favourite books and movies, go to expectations from Alkemites. tourist places, ideal cuisine, pleasure activities. Please talk about your personal and professional journey. I am a graduate from Mumbai University in Books on religion or on professional Commerce and Chartered Accountants subjects with expert advice are my and have worked for M/S Dalal and Shah- favourite books. I am not much into Chartered Accountants and Kilachand movies but prefer old timeless classics. Group. In 1997 I joined Lupin Laboratories When travelling, I decide to go to a Ltd as Manager-Accounts; at the time of religious place or my native place. Mostly I leaving Lupin I was designated as Sr GM like Maharashtrian cuisine along with Business Finance. In my 13 years tenure at North Indian foods. Earlier I liked playing Lupin I worked mostly in finance. In April cricket but now I only enjoy watching it. 2010, I joined Alkem Laboratories Ltd as Vice President- Finance and in 2014, I was What are the top skills needed to succeed elevated as President Finance and Group as a CFO? CFO. Beside having a good grip on your subject A supportive family has always been my 10

one has to have good knowledge of Alkem is the highest professionally business and process. People connect is managed company with a blend of another important aspect. Leadership entrepreneurship from promoters. People capabilities particularly in crises is utmost are the biggest asset of any organisation important. which is followed very seriously at Alkem. Along with professionalism, employees What makes a good leader, who are your are emotionally connected with the favourite ones? organisation which raises the bar for Alkem when in comparison with other A good leader has to be a good guide and organizations. mentor. The person needs to lead from the front and must be followed by all. What is the best thing you like about Selflessness and sincerity are the biggest working here? resources. Great Chairman Emeritus Late Shri Samprada Singh was a great leader, Space to work, independence with otherwise I also consider Prime Minister accountabilities, quick decision making, Narendra Modi, Ratan Tata, Narayan seamless minimised hierarchy and self Murthy as great leaders in the country. satisfaction. What are your 3 biggest accomplishments? What are your top priorities over the next 12 months? And your vision over the next Well, being part of Alkem’s growth from 3-5 years? 1200 crores to 10000 crores during my tenure. Helping Alkem become a process I wish to see Alkem as the 3rd ranked driven professional pharmaceutical domestic pharmaceutical company, company from a traditional promoter having revenue of $3 billion plus by driven organisation. Great success of IPO. 2026-27, highest EBITDA and PAT delivering organisation. In a crisis, how do you handle situations? The future of the pharma industry and the Crisis requires additional effort and quick role Alkem plays in it! Your prediction. thinking. During Covid, managing functions and businesses along with Pharma industry will keep on growing taking care of the well being of colleagues close to double digit, Indian pharma could be one instance. companies have an edge over others as far as availability of the highest quality drug Pharma to hit $60bn market size in 2 yrs with reasonable price is concerned. India on generics. Alkem’s plans to grow with is going to remain as a leader in the it! pharma sector and Alkem has all the ingredients to improve its position and be Yes of course all across, domestic as well a leader in the sector. in international market. How will you define Alkem’s culture and employee engagement practices? 11

What are the biggest challenges the company will face in the coming year? Making appropriate resources available for growth fueling, tough competition within the sector, maintaining suitable margin and Government policy could be challenges going forward. Trivia Reading: Books on religions Newspapers: Economic Times, Navbharat Times News Channels: Times Now, CNBC Cuisine: Maharashtrian Past Time: Watching cricket matches 12

TALENT INSIDE Mr. Avinash Anant Kudtarkar (Group Product Manager, Novokem) On Your Bike! Cycling Is The Way Of Life For Avinash A nature explorer, marathon runner and Cycle touring is not a competitive sport for Avinash but his dedication has turned him trekker, Avinash Anant Kudtarkar is a man into a freelancer for a Mumbai Trekking of many talents! But above all the Company. Recalling he pointed, “Cycling marketing professional, who is currently made a big difference in my life. People managing OTC brands of the generics say you learn from traveling. I would say division of Alkem Laboratories Ltd., is an that cycling provided me with life-long enthusiast cyclist. experiences. I don’t think of cycling as part of my workout routine.” His passion for cycling started in 2005-06 when he decided to explore his neighboring town with friends. “I started saving for my first-ever MTB cycle (All-Terrain Cycle) when I was in 12th. Rockrider 340 was my first companion in my cycling journey and we were together for almost five years covering about 10,000 km across Maharashtra,” he said. Declaring his love for cycling, Avinash Mentioning how the pleasure activity has described, “It shuts down all sorts of played a significant role in his overall feelings in me. I find my solace when I am health, Avinash encouraged, “Being riding. I would say cycling is calm to my physically fit determines how you are chaos, Without cycling, I would be like, going to spend your life after 45. I am Chai without chini mostly active four to five days a week Namkeen without salt depending on my professional Vada Pav without chutney commitments. You won’t find me in the Kheer without Puri house most weekends. Lonavala and Khichadi without Papad Alibaug are my most popular cycling trails Whiskey without ,,,,,, Hmmm...You during the weekend.” understand what I mean, right?” He also insisted on the right planning mechanisms for an epic bike journey. “Cyclotourism is a wonderful sport and if you need to become a pro the only basic rule you need to follow is to ride more often. Hydration and proper route planning is a must.” 13

Imploring the must-have essentials during Sharing his dream plans, Avinash a bike journey, he specified, “Safety gears informed, “I am proud to be a cyclist and like helmet, lights, padded shorts, prefer both going solo and in groups. I puncture kit, and hydration are very have covered about 30 to 35 km across important; another important thing is the Maharashtra and Goa. My dream is to stay willingness to ride no matter what in all cycle-friendly countries in the world problems you face.” and bring that culture to India. My personal goal or rather goal is, I want However, sometimes he is disappointed people to choose cycling as their first with the attitude of fellow travellers. “We preference for a vehicle to commute have to be very careful while riding. The irrespective of their earning capacity. I biggest challenge in India for a cyclist is want companies to encourage people to the absurd behaviour of other travellers go to work by bicycle.” (car, bicycle, car, bus drivers) and traffic psychology. Forget about respecting cyclists, people don’t even want to see cyclists riding along the roads. People want the city to be intelligent and advanced, but do not want to use the most intelligent mode of transportation. City dwellers are tired of cyclists although people outside the city are more friendly and respectful to you.” Avinash, who joined Alkem in You can follow him on this Instagram link: January 2018, is based in Thane and https://www.instagram.com/aaviiiiii/?hl=en has been happily married to Mayuri since 2015 His dream cycle route: In India: K2K (Kashmir to Kanyakumari) and Outside India: Netherlands and France Cycling competition option: Long distance cycling organized by the Brevet de Randonneur Mondial BRM takes place every year Activity he enjoys while cycling: Listening to music on a Bluetooth speaker when outside city borders 14

Cer tified APR 2021–MAR 2022 INDIA APSM-SPJIMR Certification Ceremony Accolades and honours were showered in Mr. Ajay Singh, Mr. Manish Vishnoi and Mr. Arindam Banerjee being the top 3 rank favour of Alkemites this quarter after the holders were felicitated by the institute laudable completion of APSM-SPJIMR and Alkem. Other participants who certification ceremony. secured honours as well as those who successfully completed the program were Committed to building a culture of felicitated and their certificates were learning and development, Alkem displayed. The medals and certificates successfully completed a 10 months long were physically given to the participants learning journey of ‘Advanced Programme in a bigger gathering at Star Awards and in Sales Management’ in partnership with Cycle meetings. one of the most prestigious institutions, SP Jain Institute Management Research, The programme concluded on a very Mumbai. positive and emotional note with the commitment of making Alkem a company The first batch of 64 sales leaders have where learning should never stop. been a unique one wherein we have managed record breaking overall results. The most awaited virtual convocation ceremony, which was attended by SPJIMR management, Alkem leaders and the participants, was held on October 23, 2021. The convocation ceremony started off with a congratulatory message coming in from Rajorshi Ganguli, President and Global Head HR and all our business leaders and cluster heads. The programme was steered by Sushil Barkur, AVP L&D, TM & OD and Professor Hemant Phadnis from SPJIMR. The participants took to this platform to share their learning experience throughout this learning journey. They were applauded for their commitment and dedication shown throughout this learning, yet challenging journey. 15

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Mr. Abhinav Parashar (Officer HRD HO) CSR Activities The well-being of local communities and (Gujarat) in association with our NGO partners. In Daman, nutrition kits were securing the livelihoods of marginalized provided to the needy to reduce the people is the cornerstone of Alkem's prevalence of anemia among children, Social responsibility efforts through its adolescents and women. CSR Wings i.e Alkem Foundation. Through numerous initiatives across the In Sikkim, Alkem Foundation distributed focus areas of healthcare, education, rural school bags, blankets and tiffin boxes to development and sports, the company is 40 girl children of Mayal Layang working towards transforming the lives of Orphanage at Namchi, South Sikkim. thousands and promoting a positive Alkem has been supporting this change. The Alkem Foundation also orphanage through its CSR Wing since last provides employees an opportunity to year with rent, groceries and electricity participate as a mentor and friend to share charges. their knowledge, experience and moments with marginalized and low-income 40 Orphan girls are residing at this Centre. communities to contribute towards better This initiative is a tribute in remembrance social change. of our beloved founder Shri Samprada Singh sir. Here are some of the CSR activities taken in the last quarter. Program In The Fond Remembrance Of 2nd Punyatithi Of Our Beloved Founder Food distribution and mid-day meal Apart from these, we started a new mobile programs were organized by Alkem rural health project on July 27, 2021 in Foundation for the needy people in Dhar district of Indore; we have similar Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Mandwa projects in Baddi (HP), Sikkim and Raigad (Maharashtra) under our healthcare initiatives. 17

Covid-19 Healthcare Project The Government has been doing vaccination drives continuously at public health centers and hospitals. However, some communities are unable to reach the center due to lack of resources. Hence, Alkem Foundation and Tata Memorial Center jointly launched the Covid-19 vaccination campaigns for such people to 'Baby Feeding Centers' located at Platform protect them from COVID 19 . No. 1 at Kalyan and Kurla Railway Stations, Maharashtra. Through this CSR initiative Alkem Foundation in collaboration with Alkem Foundation aims to provide the best other pharmaceutical companies of possible facility to nursing mothers who Sikkim established a 30 bedded COVID do not have to worry about breast-feeding care center at Mamring area of South their babies on the go. The initiative is in Sikkim. line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 of \"good health and well-being\". The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, recognizes this initiative. Baby Feeding Centers At Kurla And Shri Samprada Singh Scholarship Kalyan Railway Station Program Alkem Foundation has launched the Shri In continuation of its initiative to start Samprada Singh Scholarship Initiative to Baby Feeding Centers, Alkem Foundation support children who are left vulnerable in association with Child Help Foundation and Central Railway inaugurated two more 18

and with very little or no financial support Global Vikas Trust for the villagers in the for their further education owing to a drought affected areas of Maharashtra. COVID-led crisis in their family. In addition, rising job losses and unemployment have made it difficult for many families to support their children's education. This program provides scholarships to such affected students so that they can continue their education up to graduation level without any hindrance. Livelihood Program For Rural Women And Farmers Alkem Foundation has started a women entrepreneurship program in collaboration with Maan Desi Foundation Aalambhan - Employee Volunteering Program Through CSR Initiatives for underprivileged women in Daman, Alkem staff as volunteers have participated in the 4C healthcare program where Mushroom cultivation and tailoring organized by the company in a collaboration with the health department training has been provided to 100 women. of Daman and Diu (U.T) under the CSR initiatives, where our volunteers have The objective of this program is to distributed nutrition kits to poor beneficiaries and patients in Daman. generate income and employment On the occasion of Independence Day and the festive season of Raksha Bandhan, opportunities for rural and Alkem Foundation in association with underprivileged women and to build capacity and confidence in them to bridge the gender gap. Similarly, as a means of alternative livelihood and to develop a better ecosystem for the local farmers in Palghar (Maharashtra), the company has planted millions of trees in a collaboration with 19

Maan Desi Foundation organized a our CSR activities. The objective of handmade product exhibition stall for Aalambhan is to engage employees Alkem employees in Daman, where rural towards social change, provide them women of Daman and Silvassa (UT) self-satisfaction, and create a culture of presented their products (Cloth Bags, happiness in the organization. Rakhis, Snacks & Sweets) for sale. Apart from these, we regularly invite and The Alkem Foundation is grateful to all the engage our employees as a volunteer to Alkem employees who have contributed to organize tree plantation programs to this social cause by purchasing products contribute towards a better environment made by these rural women. along with distributing materials like ration kits, school bags and tiffins etc. and Apart from these, we regularly invite and communicating with the beneficiaries in engage our employees as a volunteer to our CSR activities. The objective of organize tree plantation programs to Aalambhan is to engage employees contribute towards a better environment towards social change, provide them along with distributing materials like self-satisfaction, and create a culture of ration kits, school bags and tiffins etc. and happiness in the organization. communicating with the beneficiaries in 20

EMPLOYEE’S CORNER Trinity Tewari Travelogue : An International Trip In India! (HRD, Sikkim) AAway from the hustle and bustle in a We took a bus from Siliguri to ‘Todey’; it was a 5 hours long journey, but the place small village called ‘Todey’ is a Dome tent was worth taking the trouble. homestay. There are very few places in India where one can experience a stay in a When we reached there we were shocked dome shaped tent and luckily one of those to know that our phone networks were not few places happens to be near my home working as the region supported only state Sikkim. BSNL network, however, we were elated because we were almost in Bhutan It was a weekend getaway with my school separated by just a small river named friends, we wanted to go to a place where ‘Mhen Tshu’ which means Medicinal river we could just relax and feel rejuvenated, at in Bhutanese and soon it became a butt of the same time make it a pocket friendly jokes among us. trip. Home away from home is Sikkim Unknowingly we had just made an International trip and the experience will stay with us forever! 21

Fenil Shah (Senior Executive, Accounts) Ladakh : A Dream Destination! A trip to Ladakh is a dream come true and River and its tributaries, a place having lakes at a staggering height of 14000ft. I always wanted to visit the place ever The place is full of natural hues. Ladakh is since I read about the Kargil war. After so beautiful once you’re there you don’t years of unsuccessful plans this dream want to leave. finally came true in September 2019. It was a 7-8 day trip so we had to cut the road trip from Manali and land directly in Leh from Delhi. To prevent us from getting hit by Acute On the day we landed we could not stop Mountain Sickness (AMS) we had already ourselves and went out roaming the place, taken doses of Diamox two days prior to which is not advisable because of the our BOM-DEL-IXL flight. The Leh airport, height at which it is located, you could fall which is an old military airstrip, is the most short of oxygen! scenic airport I have landed on. The aircraft cuts through the snow-clad mountains with the IAF motto ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’. The people are very loving and hospitable and treat their guests with utmost care and respect. They love serving different variations of Maggi. We explored a lot of places in Ladakh but I would like to highlight a short story about a small village that we visited - Turtuk! Every moment of being in Ladakh is It is one of the northernmost villages in breathtaking! It is truly wonderful. The India on the banks of the Shyok River (a evergreen words by Amir Khusro for the tributary of the Indus) sandwiched Kashmir Valley hold true for Ladakh too between the Himalayas and the Karakoram ‘Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, mountain ranges. Surrounded by tall hamin asto, hamin asto’ (If there is heaven mountains and clear blue skies it is on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here). nature’s cradle. There’s a palace of the 17th century rulers which is now a part It is a place with beautiful mountains museum. It is not on the itinerary for through which flow the historic Indus majority Indian tourists as it is a very long 22

route but is a place which should not be missed if you’re in that part of the country. A lot of foreign tourists can be found spending days in the calmness of the village. Turtuk was under Pakistan’s control until the 1971 war post which India took control. Turtuk is the last Indian outpost after which Gilgit-Baltistan begins. In spite of the red alert patrolling and difficult weather conditions, the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and Indian Army – the Siachen Warriors are doing a fabulous job maintaining peace in Ladakh. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has made the region accessible by digging out roads at the most unlikely locations. One sign at the Khardung-la pass actually reads, ‘Your adventure is our daily routine’. One must visit Ladakh - a dream destination for all! 23

Sushma Singh (Senior Officer HR, Sikkim) Chef’s Corner : Thekua Recipe cardamom and grated coconut. Now with the help of a jaggery mixture knead hard and little dry dough. Dough is ready and now we will use this recipe for making Thekua. Thekua Recipe Preheat oil in a wok. Take a little amount of dough and with the help of your palm give Also known as 'Khajuria' or 'Thikari', is a it a long shape. Follow the step shown in dry sweet from the Indian subcontinent. It the video and place the dough ball in mold is very popular in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and and press gently with your hands to give it Terai region of Nepal. Thekua is a revered desired design. Roll the dough into a round prasada, offering to god, during Chhath shape for making a simple round thekua. If puja. It has been used as a sweet snack for you don't have molds then make use of a centuries in these places. sieve, plastic basket or grater for making thekua. Let us see how to make tasty thekua Ingredients: After making thekua from dough, fry them • Wheat flour - 2 cup (300 grams) on medium flame. Always fry thekua on • Jaggery - 3/4 cup (150 grams) medium or low flame. Place as many • Coconut - 1/2 cup (50 grams) (grated) thekua as possible in oil and fry until they • Oil - for frying turn brown from all sides. When they turn • Ghee - 2 tbsp (for kneading dough) brown, take them out on a plate with • Green cardamom - 5 absorbent paper. Likewise prepare all thekua. Process: Make small pieces of jaggery. Add jaggery Tempting and appetizing thekua is ready. pieces and less than 1/2 cup water in a Store in an airtight container when cooled utensil. When the mixture starts boiling, completely and enjoy eating. Thekua can stir it with a spoon to check whether the be stored for a month. jaggery has dissolved completely or not. Strain the mixture using a sieve once the Suggestions: jaggery is melted completely. This way You can add cashews, raisins, dried dates impurities can be strained. Add ghee in or any other dry fruit while making thekua. this mixture and allow it to cool. Peel cardamom and make coarse powder. Take flour in a bowl, add powdered 24

Kiran Kajal Amar Jee Choudhary (Senior Training Manager, L&D Department) Chef’s Corner : Suji Karnphool Festive season is fun and frolic. Who Method: Add ghee into a pan and heat the pan. Next doesn’t like it? But at the same time health add rava and roast it until it turns golden also has to be taken care of. That’s why we brown. Remove it from the pan and keep it give more importance to things made at aside, let it cool down. Place some sugar home. Everyone likes to dress up and look into the pan and add ½ cup water and beautiful. All our attention is here and we cardamom powder. Keep stirring it for 5 don’t want to spend too much time in the mins. Now add the roasted kitchen. rava into the pan. Simmer it for 5 mins until the rava gets cooked completely. In such a situation, we want to make something that is easy, tasty to eat and Once the rava is cooked, add the very beautiful to look at. Keeping these desiccated coconut and milk powder. things in mind, today I have made a very Transfer the mixture into a different plate special sweet. We will make it with some and let it cool down. Once it cools down, basic knead it like a dough and make small balls ingredients that are easily available in the out of it. house. Apply ghee on your palm and press the ball on your palm. To give it a flower shape press the edges of the spoon on the ball gently. Give it 4 to 5 similar cuts. Put a cashew in the center to enhance the look. Your Suji Karnphool is ready! Ingredients : • Fine Rava- 1 cup • Ghee-2 tbsp • Desiccated coconut- 2 tbsp • Sugar- 3/4 th cup • Milk powder- 2 tbsp • Cardamom powder- 2 pinch 25

REWARDS & RETIREMENTS (July to November 2021) Long Term Service Award Kundan Kumar Sanjay Dutt 20 Yrs. Location: Rajajinagar Depot Department: Stores Location: Chandigarh Division: Alpha Nex Non-Sales Designation: Assistant Depot Manager Designation: Divisional Sales Manager Sunil Sawant Samlesh Narayan Bats Shivjit Kumar Sharma Location: Corporate Department: Distribution Designation: Associate Vice President Location: Daman Department: Security Location: Patna Division: Bergen Asta Designation: Security Guard Designation: Senior Divisional Sales Manager Subedar Vishwakarma Arvind Kumar Ranjan 10 Yrs. Location: Corporate Department: Maintenance Non-Sales Designation: Driver Location: Daman Department: Admin Hiteshkumar B. Patel Designation: Officer Debajyoti Roy Location: Ankleshwar Department: Production Ram Mohan Designation: Senior Executive Location: Corporate Department: Bergen Nova Designation: Deputy General Manager Location: Daman Department: Security Narendrasinh J. Gohil Designation: Assistant Officer Rajeev Prabhash Ranjan Location: Ankleshwar Department: Engineering Dewanshu Kumar Rai Designation: Assistant Manager Location: Corporate Department: Learning & Development Location: Daman Department: Human Resource Jagdish K. Talaisa Designation: Senior Manager Designation: General Manager Location: Corporate Department: Accounts Mhatre Pramod Damodar Dhiraj Kumar Pandey Designation: Deputy General Manager Location: Corporate Location: Daman Department: Security Bhushan Kiran Pachupate Department: Sales Admin & Digital Marketin Designation: Security Guard Designation: Senior Manager Location: Corporate Department: Dermacare Rambhu Kumar Singh Designation: Marketing Manager Somdutta Awasthi Location: Sikkim Department: Security Sadanand Krishna Bagad Location: Corporate Department: International Business Designation: Gun Man Designation: Associate Vice President Location: Corporate Department: Futura Madhav Mangal Designation: Senior Executive Suresh Babu P. D. Location: Sikkim Department: Security Rahul S. Somani Location: Corporate Department: Human Resource Designation: Security Guard Designation: Deputy Manager Location: Corporate Department: Medical Samir Kumar Dutta Designation: General Manager Madan Singh Location: R & D Department: Maintenance Saket Kumar Location: Corporate Department: Maintenance Designation: Technician Designation: Driver Location: Corporate Department: Admin Sales Designation: General Manager Jay Kishor Roy Rupnath Chakraborty Antony Nadar Location: Ghaziabad Depot Department: Stores Location: Kolkata Division: Bergen Nova Designation: Store Keeper Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Corporate Department: Hospicare Designation: General Manager Subhas Das Seema B. Raina Sangharakshit R. Kadam Location: Mollargate Depot Department: Stores Location: Noida Division: Bergen Nova Designation: Peon Cum Packer Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Corporate Department: Alkem Oncology Abhay Damodharro Ayachit Shrawan Kumar Jha Designation: Senior Executive Location: Nagpur Depot Location: Muzaffarpur Division: Ace Altis Rahul Kumar Singh Department: Information Technology Designation: Divisional Sales Manager Designation: Officer Location: Daman Department: Stores Jayanta Chakraborty Designation: Senior Officer Bishwa Sengupta Location: Siliguri Division: Diabetology Ajit Kumar Location: Lucknow Depot Department: Stores Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Executive Location: Daman Department: Production Riyaz Ahmad Darzi Designation: Operator Jagannath Dey Location: Srinagar Division: Alpha Nex Rakesh P.Chaudhari Location: Mollargate Depot Department: Stores Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Peon Cum Packer Location: Daman Department: Quality Krishnendu Maitra Designation: Assistant Manager Uttam Chakraborty Location: Asansol Division: Bergen Asta Location: Mollargate Depot Department: Stores Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Peon Cum Packer 26

Subhash Chandra Pandey Suresh Kumar Chandra Shekhar Singh Location: Daman Location: Baddi Department: Engineering Location: Jaunpur Division: Ace Altis Department: Quality Control Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Senior Executive KDeusilgdnaetieonp: AKssuocmiatae GreMneraalhMaanjaagner Ravinder Singh Ranjan Kumar Location: Baddi Department: Quality Designation: Senior Executive Location: Jammu Division: Dermacare Location: Derabassi Department: Engineering Designation: Business Manager Designation: Electrician Jubed Noor Mohammad Pushpraj Ramdhan Yadav Ashok Kumar Sharma Location: Indore Department: Engineering Designation: Senior Executive Location: Mumbai Division: Bergen Asta Location: Patna Depot Department: Stores Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Driver Shilpa Chavan Manmohan Mishra Aramita Singh Location: R & D Department: Drug Regulatory Affairs Location: Lucknow Division: Bergen Nova Location: Mollargate Depot Department: Staff Designation: Manager Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Driver Tapan Kumar Nayak Apurba Ghosh Binod Raut Location: R & D Department: Formulation Location: Arambagh Division: Alpha Nex Location: Gauhati Depot Department: Stores Designation: Manager Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Driver Nitin Balkrishna Khaire Rajani Kant Verma Santosh Kumar Location: R & D Location: Varanasi Division: Aura Suprema Location: Sikkim Department: Warehouse Department: Project Capital Purchase Designation: Regional Manager Designation: Executive Designation: Assistant Manager Krishan Yadav Gajendra Sharma Arun Kumar Pandey Location: Janakpurdham Division: Bergen Location: Sikkim Department: Engineering Location: R & D Department: Formulation Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Senior Executive Designation: Senior Vice President Vishal Sharma Ambrish Rai Bhupendra Patel Location: Patiala Division: Pentacare Location: Sikkim Department: Engineering Location: R & D Department: Formulation Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Officer Designation: Senior Scientist Saikat Dutta Lawkesh Kumar Abhijeet Ashok Dindore Location: Howrah Division: Aura Magna Location: Sikkim Department: Engineering Location: R & D Department: Bioequivalence Designation: Regional Manager Designation: Technician Designation: Senior Phlemotomist Md. Rizwan Ashfaque Tuntun Kumar Sandeep Jadhav Location: Kolkata Division: Aura Magna Location: Sikkim Department: Production Location: R & D Department: Bioanalytical Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Senior Technician Designation: Scientist Samir Kumar Satapathy Nitesh Kumar Ranjana Sinha Location: Jajpur Division: Bergen Asta Location: Sikkim Department: Production Location: R & D Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Senior Operator Department: Packaging & Development Designation: Deputy Manager Manish Kumar Mishra Pankaj P. Patil Arvind Pratap Rawat Location: Lucknow Division: Pentacare Location: Baddi Department: Production Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Deputy General Manager Location: R & D Department: Formulation Designation: Assistant Manager Rajesh Kumar Yadav Sanjay Rai Sainath Swar Location: Varanasi Division: Alpha Max Location: Baddi Department: Production Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Manager Location: R & D Department: Quality Assurance Designation: Senior Officer Niraj Kumar Choudhary Bajjar Singh Sales Location: Dewas Division: Arise Location: Baddi Department: Production Venkatesh Narayanapuram Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Senior Officer Location: Karimnagar Division: Alpha Nex Rajiv Kumar Gon Brijesh Kumar Singh Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Mumbai Division: Bergen Nova Location: Baddi Department: Production Jayanta Kirtunia Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Technician Location: Kolkata Division: Diabetology Pranay Kumar Thakre Govind Ram Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Nagpur Division: Alpha Nex Location: Baddi Department: Engineering Rameshkumar J. Vishwakarma Designation: Regional Manager Designation: Senior Technician Location: Mumbai Division: Alpha Nex Amit Kumar Parveen Kumar Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Jamshedpur Division: Bergen Nova Location: Baddi Department: Engineering Rishi Kumar Sharma Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Associate General Manager Location: Noida Division: Bergen Asta Arup Kumar Pramanick Shridhar Kishor Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Chandannagar Division: Alpha Nex Location: Baddi Department: Production Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Senior Technician 27

Prem Shankar Tiwari Showkat Ahmed Mir Retirement Location: Sahibganj Division: Arise Location: Srinagar Division: Arise Bhapinder Singh Grover Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Baddi Department: QA Amit Kumar Ajoy Kayal Designation: Vice President Location: Bhutwal Division: Arise Location: Kolkata Division: Arise Sidhnath Singh Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Sikkim Department: Production Tousif Ahamed Amarnath Mishra Designation: Senior Technician Location: Baruipur Division: Alpha Nex Location: Samastipur Division: Alpha Nex Raghu Nandan Prasad Sha Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Baddi Department: Engineering Muzaffar Ahmad Sheikh Kumod Kumar Jha Designation: Senior Machinist Location: Baruipur Division: Alpha Nex Location: Ranchi Division: Arise Sova Saha Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Mollargate Department: Staff Chilprakash Chandran C Shakeel Ballari Designation: Clerk Cum Typist Location: Quilon (Kollam) Division: Aura Suprema Location: Gadag Division: Alpha Max R. N. Choudhary Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Sikkim Department: Production Ashish B.Gupta Ajit Kumar Ranjan Designation: Deputy Manager Location: Mumbai Division: Alpha Nex Location: Begusarai Division: Alpha Nex Shiv Prasad Singh Designation: Regional Manager Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Taloja Department: Analytical Development Prasanna Goudra Mukul Kumar Designation: Deputy Manager Location: Davanagere Division: Ace Altis Location: Laheriasarai Division: Bergen Nova Binod Kumar Singh Designation: Marketing Executive Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Patna Department: Guard Ravindra Dubey Manish Kumar Verma Designation: Guard Location: Gorakhpur Division: Aura Magna Location: B.Deoghar Division: Alpha Max Surendra Kumar Designation: Regional Manager Designation: Senior Area Business Manager Location: Patna Department: Distribution Vidit Tyagi Dharmendra Kumar Singh Designation: Peon Cum Packer Location: Delhi Division: Pentacare Location: Samastipur Division: Alpha Max Neeraj Kumar Pant Designation: Sales Manager Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Lucknow Department: I.T. Dilshad Ahamad Siddiqui Chander Mohan Kharoo Designation: Asst. Manager- I.T. Location: Faizabad Division: Bergen Nova Location: Jammu Division: Futura Ram Kishore Singh Designation: Area Business Manager Designation: Senior Regional Manager Location: Baddi Department: Warehouse Vikash Kumar Sunil S. Palkar Designation: Senior Manager Location: Patna Division: Dermacare Location: Madgaon Division: Bergen Asta Subhash Chandra Prasad Designation: Senior Regional Manager Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Daman Department: Production Sanjay Bhatti Swapnil Pakhale Designation: Operator Location: Jammu Division: Arise ! Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Nasik Division: Ace Altis Sanjiv Kumar Designation: Marketing Executive Vipul Kumar Singh Location: Corporate Department: Marketing Sandeep Tiwari Designation: Deputy General Manager Location: Mumbai Division: Ace Altis Designation: Regional Manager Location: Lucknow Division: Prizma Arun Kumar Singh Designation: Senior Regional Manager Location: Lucknow Department: Stores N. Chiranjeevi Designation: Sr. Executive- I.T. Location: Warangal Division: Bergen Asta Ranjan Sen Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Bergen Asta Department: Sales Arindam Nath Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Kolkata Division: Aura Suprema Sanatana Maharana Designation: Marketing Executive Location: Mandva Department: Engineering Naresh Karn Designation: Senior Executive Location: Kathmandu Division: Pentacare Shashi Shekhar Sharma Designation: Area Business Manager Location: Sikkim Department: Security Srinuvasa Rao Pattem Designation: Security Supervisor Location: Eluru Division: Alpha Max Designation: Marketing Executive Akash Gupta Location: Haldwani Division: Aura Suprema Designation: Marketing Executive 28

KIDS SECTION Go As You Like During Festival Ayushman Sahu & Adarshman Sahu Children of Satyabana Sahu, Senior Manager, Q.A (Sikkim) Daksh Makkad & Pankhuri Makkad Children of Gagan Makkad, ABM - Alpha Nex, Chhindwara, MP 29

Mast.Shourya Amit Pund M Siva Naga Vara Prasad Child of Amit V Pund Child of M Gopi Krishna Deputy Manager, Customer Experience, C2C RM, Alphamax, Pune, Maharashtra Aarya Barde Arnav Manishkumar Singh Child of Avinash barde, Child of Manishkumar Rama Shankar Singh, Assistant Manager, Analytical (ADL) ,R & D,Taloja Senior Scientist, Analytical (ADL) ,R & D,Taloja 30

PICTURES SPEAK R&D Shiv Prasad Singh. Assistant Manager Cluster 2, superannuated on July 21; he was with us for 16 glorious years. NEXUS, an interactive session with HR for 90 days old employees, was planned with an agenda to communicate business goals and expectations. 31

‘DNA – Developing and Nurturing @ Alkem’ launched to develop and nurture all employees through knowledge and expertise from experts. Received ANDA Approval for Mesalamine ER Capsules 375mg and Ibuprofen+Famotidine IR Tablets. R&D teams were felicitated for fabulous achievement. 32

Samyukta – Virtual Town Hall Meeting held in August and November. On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on-site Gynec consultation was organized with screening for female employees at R&D on October 6. 33

Prayer meeting organized to pay homage to the beloved Joint Managing Director, Shri. Dhananjay Kumar Singh. Introducing SPOT (Spectacular Performance Of Task) Award for exemplary performance of any activity done exceptionally well. 34

Launched eQuest in R&D - an online query resolution tool and one stop destination for all the queries. On the occasion of Dussehra, a ‘Brighten Up Your Space’ contest was organized 35

PICTURES SPEAK Mandwa Ganesh Mahotsav organized with fun and frolic for all Dengue Awareness Camp 36

Birthday Celebration of team members is always a smiling time in offices Grand Navratri celebrations 37

A noble cause: Blood donation camp organized at the facility Years of hard work reciprocated at the services distribution awards 38

Management Trainee’s induction programme 39

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations witnessed some cute little Mahatma and Kasturba Gandhis 40

A small cup of coffee to discuss bigger roles with site head 41

Independence Day Celebration 42

PICTURES SPEAK Baddi SPARDHA (Sports Participation Activity for Robust Development of the Health of Alkemites) Several activities organized to pay homage to our Late founder Mr. Samprada Singh 43

Celebrated Independence Day by hoisting flag at the plant site 6-monthly town-hall with senior leaders Sreekanth Muttineni, President and Global Manufacturing Head, and Prabir Pal,Senior Vice President QA 44

An employee grievance redressal mechanism initiated in the month of September 2021 A total of 300 employees vaccinated for the 2nd dose on a single day 45

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