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Bayer to Invest ₹200 Crore in Karnataka R&D Centre, Create 220 Jobs
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:47 PM
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Bayer will channel ₹200 crore into a new research and development facility in Karnataka, generating 220 employment opportunities.
Bayer, the global pharmaceutical and life‑science company, has announced a ₹200 crore investment in a new research and development facility in the Indian state of Karnataka. The investment will focus on advancing Bayer’s research capabilities in the region.
The new centre is expected to create 220 jobs, offering positions across research, manufacturing and support functions. The company said the facility will strengthen its presence in India’s growing life‑science ecosystem.
Bayer’s move comes as part of its broader strategy to expand research infrastructure in India, where the company has been investing in both product development and local talent development. The Karnataka facility will be a key node in Bayer’s network of research sites across the country.
Local authorities have welcomed the investment, citing the potential for technology transfer and skill development in the region. The project is slated to begin construction in the coming months, with operations expected to start within the next year.
The new centre is expected to create 220 jobs, offering positions across research, manufacturing and support functions. The company said the facility will strengthen its presence in India’s growing life‑science ecosystem.
Bayer’s move comes as part of its broader strategy to expand research infrastructure in India, where the company has been investing in both product development and local talent development. The Karnataka facility will be a key node in Bayer’s network of research sites across the country.
Local authorities have welcomed the investment, citing the potential for technology transfer and skill development in the region. The project is slated to begin construction in the coming months, with operations expected to start within the next year.