How to leverage India: Five up-and-coming domestic players
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The Indian pharmaceutical sector is recognised for its entrepreneurial spirit. Many companies have crafted successful business strategies by offering API manufacturing, drug discovery, CRAMS and other services to global pharmaceutical customers. Others market their products overseas while leveraging growth opportunities on their home turf. The following five domestic companies are well worth watching in 2011.
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