Torrent’s $245m acquisition of Curatio Healthcare has moved it up a rank to No.7 in the overall Indian pharmaceutical market apart from making it the market leader in cosmetic dermatology. While it’s a pricey deal, factors like growing prevalence of skin diseases and shift towards e-commerce bode well for future revenue growth in a nascent market

Torrent’s $245m acquisition of Curatio Healthcare has moved it up a rank to No.7 in the overall Indian pharmaceutical market apart from making it the market leader in cosmetic dermatology. While it’s a pricey deal, factors like growing prevalence of skin diseases and shift towards e-commerce bode well for future revenue growth in a nascent market

Most Indian pharma stocks, including large firms, yielded double digit negative returns over the last 12 months while the overall market (Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex) delivered positive returns, a new study by an investment banking and consulting services firm indicates. The prognosis for fiscal years 2023/24, though, is optimistic.

Torrent is upping its ambitions in Mexico, the second-largest market in Latin America, where it is to set up a manufacturing hub along with other Indian companies. As sales in the US stagnate, it's also on the acquisition path in India. Meanwhile, building market share for its Januvia generic is going to be an uphill task.