GSK Puts Tail End Brands On The Block In India
Executive Summary
GlaxoSmithKline is believed to be keen to divest close to a dozen tail-end brands across therapy groups including anti-infectives and dermatology in India as it tweaks its portfolio to focus on sustained profitable growth.
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