Amazon Hurricane Heading Towards Indian Pharma?
Executive Summary
Think Amazon, think disruption, and that’s exactly what could be in store if the online retail juggernaut goes through with its rumored plans to invest in MedPlus, India’s second largest retail pharmacy chain. A deal could also have ramifications for private equity/venture capital activity in the Indian pharmacy space, say some experts.
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