Takeda Takes First Steps In India, But How Far Will It Go?
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Takeda’s plans for India are slowly taking shape, but whether it will gain speed via buyouts or go the brick- and-mortar route is the big question.
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