Biocon Biologics Reaches Landmark Sales Figure As IPO Beckons
Executive Summary
Biocon rang in a strong fourth quarter amid signs of a build-up in efforts towards supporting the “independent functioning” of its biosimilars business under subsidiary Biocon Biologics.
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