Praj Industries sets up AI-enabled lab for next-gen bio-manufacturing in India
News by Aliceblue News Desk
20 Apr 2026

Introduction
Leading biotechnology initiative in Pune established Advanced Precision Fermentation Laboratory at Matrix facility to advance BioE3 vision through BRIC–NCCS collaboration MoU signed initiative India ecosystem.
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Share price movement of Praj Industries
On April 20, 2026, Praj Industries Ltd opened at ₹354.05, up 0.94% from its previous close of ₹350.75. The stock reached a high of ₹361.70 (3.13%) and a low of ₹343.10. By 4:01 PM, it traded at ₹356.45, a 1.63% increase, with a market cap of ₹6,552.02 crore.
Praj Launches Precision Fermentation Lab
Praj Industries announced establishment of Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix in Pune on April 20, 2026. The facility aims to advance biotechnology and support India BioE3 vision initiative.
The lab features AI-enabled high-capacity precision fermentation and next-generation bioprocessing. It will improve efficiency reduce scale-up risks and support pharmaceuticals food cosmetics biofuels and beverage sectors applications integration and systems.
Praj signed MoU with BRIC–NCCS in presence of Department of Biotechnology Secretary Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale. Collaboration focuses on research microbial strains training internships and biomanufacturing development partnership initiative model.
Stock performance of Praj Industries for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Praj Industries Ltd delivered a 1-week return of 2.26%, a 6-month return of 1.26%, and a 1-year return of -32.2%.
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Shareholding pattern of Praj Industries
| Particulars | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| Promoter | 32.80% | 32.80% | 32.80% |
| FII | 17.70% | 17.30% | 17.50% |
| DII | 13% | 13.60% | 14.80% |
| Public | 36.80% | 36.20% | 34.80% |
About Praj Industries
Praj Industries Limited (NSE: PRAJIND) is an industrial biotechnology company focused on bioenergy, renewable chemicals, process equipment, and sustainable biomanufacturing solutions across global markets.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Praj Industries Ltd (PRAJIND) share price rising today?
A: Praj Industries Ltd (PRAJIND) announced Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix under BioE3 with BRIC–NCCS MoU.
Q: What is Praj Industries Ltd (PRAJIND) main business focus?
A: Praj Industries Ltd (PRAJIND) focuses on industrial biotechnology, bioenergy, renewable chemicals, process equipment, breweries, and water systems solutions.
Q: What are the 52-week high and low of Praj Industries Ltd (PRAJIND) stock?
A: Praj Industries Ltd stock 52-week high is ₹539.90 and low is ₹273.05.

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