SABINSA Corporation, a research oriented pharmaceutical and nutraceutical marketing company, was founded by Dr. Majeed in 1988. Although the transition from a researcher to a marketing company was a tremendous challenge, Dr. Majeed handled it successfully. At present, this New Jersey based firm employs over 60 people.

In 1991, Dr. Majeed set up a research group at Bangalore, India called SAMI Labs Ltd. The facility now has over 500 people working for the company. SAMI combines manufacturing and global marketing of nutraceuticals and fine chemicals with cutting edge research.

SAMI’s research based new products picked up recognition from the Indian Government as well. SAMI received the National award for quality products from the PRESIDENT OF INDIA in the area of Basic Drugs . Both QUALITY and INNOVATION were the key components that resulted in the award. In addition, SAMI pioneered the research and marketing of a number of phytonutrients based on Indian raw materials. SAMI was also honored twice by the Spices Board of India, receiving one award for developing a market for Garcinia cambogia and the other for export performance.

Dr. Majeed received awards from several Indian American groups for his enterprising work and progress. He also received the 1996 Entrepreneur of the year award by the National Federation of Asian Americans.

In 1997, Sabinsa Corporation had been ranked America’s 90th fastest growing company by INC. Magazine. Sabinsa also ranked 7th in New Jersey among the fastest growing Technology based companies (New Jersey Fast 50).

In early 1999, SAMI started a division called Sami Spices based at Cochin, India to promote procurement and marketing of spices.