Torrent To Build ‘Future Brazil’ In Mexico, Open To Acquisitions In India
Januvia Generic Sees Strong Competition
Executive Summary
Torrent is upping its ambitions in Mexico, the second-largest market in Latin America, where it is to set up a manufacturing hub along with other Indian companies. As sales in the US stagnate, it's also on the acquisition path in India. Meanwhile, building market share for its Januvia generic is going to be an uphill task.
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