Avra Synthesis is part of Avra Group of companies started by Dr. A. V. Rama Rao an organic chemistry exponent of international repute. Avra Laboratories is a pioneer in initiating contract research in India.

Increasing number of international pharmaceutical majors are outsourcing their contract research and custom synthesis work to various companies in India. Availability of quality organic and inorganic chemicals for research is a major constraint facing the Indian chemists working in various R&D organizations.