Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private......

Street concerns at Torrent-Elder deal

Torrent Pharma’s acquisition of Elder Pharma’s branded domestic formulation businesses in India and Nepal has not gone down well with the Street. Though the brands would enhance......

Elder Pharma: Banking on brands for growth

Pharmaceuticals are considered to be a growth area in India, with a large population and skills in research and development. Just the right environment for companies like the Mumbai-based Elder......

"We expect valuations to improve post-2005"

The Rs 233-crore Elder Pharmaceuticals is one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in India.The company expects its top brands to grow 40-45 cent in this fiscal. It posted a total income......