India’s Sun Pharma Makes Final Move To Take Taro Private; Spins off Booming India Operations
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
A series of quick strategic actions have heightened speculation about the next move at India’s most valued pharmaceutical company. PharmAsia News takes a closer look.
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