Torrent Evasive On Cipla Question, But Comfortable With Domestic Acquisitions

Brazil Sales Force Expanded

Torrent management avoided commenting on valuations or whether big-ticket acquisitions are on the cards during a call to discuss fiscal Q2 results, as it faced a volley of questions on the topic following media reports of its interest in acquiring Cipla. Meanwhile, the Brazil business posted handsome gains during the quarter, while the US business shrunk

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Torrent's Management Cagey On Questions Related to Speculated Cipla Acquisition • Source: Shutterstock

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.’s interest in acquiring a majority stake in Cipla Limited might wane on a disagreement over valuations, but for now the doors don’t seem to be shut.

During a call to discuss the company’s fiscal Q2 performance, the management, as expected, evaded specific questions on the speculated...

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