Cipla Points To Large GLP-1 India Opportunity Amid Speculation On Lilly Deal

Executive vice chair Samina Hamied moves to non-exec role

Cipla refers to the transformational potential of GLP-1s in India, a market with 100m-plus diabetics and rising obesity, amid plans for oral semaglutide and speculation on partnering possibilities. A recalibration in the firm’s specialty products thrust is also seen. 

Strong Q3 FY24 run for Cipla, GLP-1 opportunities loom • Source: Shutterstock

Cipla Limited had to tackle some pre-results drama, even as the company reported a strong showing for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, while management commentary on the glucagon‐like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist segment signaled huge potential opportunities in store.

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