Lupin’s Q2 margins jumped post launch of the first Spiriva generic in the US, encouraging launch plans for Europe and Canada. With four out of five plants clearing a regulatory overhang from earlier warning letters, the specialty engine is revving up though competition in first-to-file products launched earlier could dampen margins somewhat

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

In an interview with Scrip, Lupin’s MD Nilesh Gupta spoke about seeking alliances to address the anti-obesity market in India post a demand surge for Wegovy and Mounjaro, the company’s thrust into pharma-adjacent businesses, the limited impact so far of the Israel-Palestine conflict on Indian pharma and more.