'Future Fit' Cipla: Play In Oligonucleotides, Obesity Amid Promoter Stake Action

Cipla is stepping into the oligonucleotides space, where it also hopes to help shape the regulatory environment. Action is also anticipated in ‘big, identified areas’ such as obesity that may see potential partnering opportunities with Eli Lilly, with which the Indian firm has an existing alliance for diabetes therapies.

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Cipla Limited closed fiscal 2024 on a strong note, with the management outlining pipeline expectations in areas like oligonucleotides and peptides going forward, though promoter stake sale speculation and plant-related compliance activity are some of the key ifs and buts that investors are closely tracking.

The Mumbai-based company, which reported its highest-ever revenue in FY24, asserted that investing in the future organically and inorganically has...

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