About Quality Needles

Quality Needles Pvt. Ltd. (QNPL), established in 1984, has evolved into a world-class leader in surgical suture needles manufacturing, trusted by medical professionals worldwide. Through decades of expertise, innovation and proprietary technology, we have honed our craft, engineering precision tools essential for life-saving procedures across the globe.

Whether it’s a delicate eye procedure, a demanding orthopaedic repair or even a cardiovascular surgery, QNPL’s needles span the full spectrum of surgical applications, with specialised and customised designs. 

QNPL at a Glance

Making of Swedish
Barn House

Architectural
Design Studio Zero

Pink scandinavian design office

Whisky cellar
work office brown

Our Vision

Access to precision Medtech for every patient, globally

 

Our Vision

Our vision is to deliver access to precision medtech for every patient globally.

Our Values

AGILE

AGILE

The ability of an organisation to renew itself, adapt, change quickly and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

INQUISITIVE

INQUISITIVE

The curiosity to seek new information and experiences, and explore novel possibilities to nurture and grow business.

COLLABORATIVE

COLLABORATIVE

Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships while securing support and forming alliances with internal and external stakeholders for the larger good of the organisation.

ACCOUNTABILITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

To take ownership of our actions, decisions and outcomes - being answerable for what we do, how we do it and the impact we create. It means showing up with integrity and delivering on our promises, every time.

Our Evolution and Milestones

Quality Needles Pvt. Ltd. (QN), incorporated in 1984, specializes in the manufacturing of Surgical Suture Needles.

Scale-up Vision

  • Customer Wins
  • Improved Quality
  • Global Market Presence

Products Introduced:

  • Eyed Needles
  • Channel Needles
  • Drilled End Needles

High Precision – 300 Series Needles

  • Expanding global footprint

Technology Revolution

  • Introduction of Laser Drilling

Investment by

  • Precision Needles (Cosmetic, other)

Capacity Expansion, Hiring 


  • Cardiovascular / Ophthalmic Needle Portfolio

Apex: Investment by Healthium

  • Visual Inspection
  • Material Handling
  • Robotics
  • Laser

Capacity Enhancement

  • Second laser commissioned
  • Growth in Inspection Point
  • Trocars, Blades

Investment by

  • Ligation Clips Launched
  • Specialty Products
  • SAP Implemented
  • Total 3 Lasers
  • 1 Million Products / Day
  • 38000+ SKUs
  • 1200+ People
  • Innovation Centre launched

Our Vision

  • Global Market Leader
  • Industry 4.0
  • Operational Excellence
  • 1.5 Million Products / Day

Our Leadership Team

Mr. Anish Bafna

Chief Executive Officer
and Managing Director

Ms. Kankana Barua

Director, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head - IT

Mohammed Azeez

Mr. Mohammed Azeez

Whole-time Director and
Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Ashok Moharana

Dr. Ashok Moharana

Head - Clinical Affairs

Anand Venkat

Mr. Anand Venkat

Chief Innovation Officer

Mr. Anish Bafna

Chief Executive Officer
and Managing Director

Mr. Anoop Penupolu

Head Arthroscopy

Mohammed Azeez

Mr. Mohammed Azeez

Whole-time Director and
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Phani Gujjari

Chief Operating Officer (QNPL) and
Group Operations Excellence Head

Raajjhesh Kulkarni

Mr. Raajjhesh Kulkarni

Head - Quality

Rajiv Poddar

Mr. Rajiv Poddar

Head - Strategy and M&A

Mr. Sudeep Dhariwal

Director, Group Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Kankana Barua

Director, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head - IT

Mr. Anish Bafna

Chief Executive Officer
and Managing Director

Ms. Kankana Barua

Director, Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Head - IT

Mohammed Azeez

Mr. Mohammed Azeez

Whole-time Director and
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Sudeep Dhariwal

Director, Group Chief Financial Officer