Incorporated in 1989, Sigachi Industries manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), a key excipient used in pharmaceuticals, as well as in food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. The company produces 59 grades of MCC, ranging from 15 to 250 microns, under brands like HiCel and AceCel, at its manufacturing units in Hyderabad and Gujarat. It has an in-house R&D division for developing new products and has received multiple quality certifications. As of March 31, 2021, Sigachi operates three manufacturing units—one in Hyderabad and two in Jhagadia and Dahej, Gujarat—with a total production capacity of 13,128 MTPA.