Roche's India head, Lara Bezerra, seen as unconventional in her overall strategic approach, is heading out of the company. Speculation is rife that questions around "business deliverables" may have contributed to the decision.

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India's managing director has left the company and plans to start his own venture.

Cipla had a strong run across key businesses in Q2, with products like generic Sensipar retaining share in the US despite stiff competition. But launch timelines for generic albuterol in the US have been pushed back to fiscal 2021.