Torrent’s $245m Curatio Deal Gives Pole Position In Fast-Growing Cosmetic Dermatology
Overall Rank No.7 In Indian Market
Executive Summary
Torrent’s $245m acquisition of Curatio Healthcare has moved it up a rank to No.7 in the overall Indian pharmaceutical market apart from making it the market leader in cosmetic dermatology. While it’s a pricey deal, factors like growing prevalence of skin diseases and shift towards e-commerce bode well for future revenue growth in a nascent market
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