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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is a leading player in the Indian pharmaceutical sector, concentrating on the chronic and subchronic therapeutic segments. The Company has established itself as a leader in developing niche pharmaceutical solutions through its patientcentric innovation. The Company is a dominant player in the therapeutic areas of Cardiovascular (CV), Central Nervous System (CNS), Vitamins and Nutrients (VMN), GastroIntestinal (GI) and AntiDiabetes (AD) therapies in India. It has a strong international presence across more than 40 countries with operations in regulated and emerging markets, such as the US, Europe, Germany, Brazil and Rest of the World. The Company operates through its whollyowned subsidiaries spread across 15 countries with major setups in the US, Germany and Brazil. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited was founded in 1959 as Trinity Laboratories by Late Shri U. N. Mehta. Trinity was later renamed as Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited and taken public on July 15, 1972. In 1980, Company started their first manufacturing facility at Vatva and received first export order in 1983. In 1986, it started second manufacturing plant at Chhatral. In 1995, Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limiteds plant was commissioned.In the year 1996, the company acquired the Pharma related investments and business of Torrent Exports Ltd and also commissioned the stateoftheart RD centre. In the year 1997, India Infusions Ltd was merged with the company. As a part of restructuring, the company formed three new divisions namely, Prima, Vista and Psycan in the year 1999. During the year 200102, the company launched 31 new products, out of which 8 were first time launches in India. The company completed the upgradation and modernization programme for the formulations plant at the total cost of Rs 48 crore. Also, they acquired a small pharmaceutical company, namely Fornex Industrial Farmaceutica Ltda, later renamed as Torrent Do Brasil Ltda, in Brazil for Rs 128 lakh. During the year, the company divested their entire 50% equity stake in Sanofi Torrent (India) Ltd to their joint venture partner Sanofi Synthelabo, France. Also, they transferred their entire equity holding of 1,95,04,691 shares in the sick industrial undertaking Torrent Gujarat Biotech Ltd to Torrent Pvt Ltd, a company belonging to the promoter group. During the year 200203, the company introduced 28 new products including the line extensions. The company completed the upgradation of bulk drug plant during the year, which was started during the financial year 200102. Also, the company incorporated Torrent Pharma GmbH as a wholly owned subsidiary company in Germany.During the year 200304, the company set up a wholly owned subsidiary company, namely Torrent Pharma Inc in USA with the objective of business development in the large, growing and highly profitable North America generic market. Also, they introduced 25 new products during the year.Torrent Pharmas presence in Germany started with the acquisition of Heumann Pharma from Pfizer in 200405. The Company entered into a License Agreement with Novartis granting global rights for further development and commercialization of its patented AGE Breaker Compound to Novartis. Also, they signed research collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca, another leading global pharmaceuticals company with the aim of discovering a novel drug candidate for the treatment of hypertension. The company incorporated Torrent Pharma Philippines Inc as a wholly owned subsidiary in the Philippines, with a view to tap the huge potential in Philippines.During the year 200506, the company successfully completed capacity expansion and consolidation of bulk drug plant at manufacturing unit in Indrad. The company entered into an agreement with Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark to extend existing contract manufacturing arrangement for manufacture of Human Insulin formulations. During the year, the company introduced 43 new products in the market. Also, the company launched new divisions AXON and NEURON and expanded their field force in order to tap increasing business opportunities in CNS segment. In April 2006, they launched a new division PSYCAN AZUCA to exclusively cater to the needs of the significant and growing diabetes population in the country.During the year, the company acquired Heumann Pharma GmbH Co Generica KG (Heumann) of Germany for a cash consideration of euro 3.31 million (Rs.17.20 crores). Heumann, is engaged in the business of marketing generic medicines in Germany under the brand name Heumann. In March 2006, the company incorporated Laboratorios Torrent SA de CV to seek registrations of their products in Mexico and subsequently launch a basket of products in the cardiovascular, central nervous system and oral antidiabetes area. In April 2006, the company incorporated Torrent Pharma Japan Co Ltd as a wholly owned subsidiary in Japan, to cover the generic market in the country effectively for future business prospects.During the year 200607, the company launched 49 new products in the market. The manufacturing facilities at Chatral received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for the API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) and oral solid dosage formulations facilities. The company initiated process of setting up of a new Greenfield manufacturing site in the state of Sikkim to support the growth in domestic market. Also, the company incorporated a subsidiary in Mexico, named Laboratorios Torrent SA de CV, as a first step for entry into the lucrative Mexican market.During the year 200708, the company launched 52 new products in the market. They successfully entered the highly competitive US market with launch of Citalopram. During the year, the company undertook capacity expansion of 30% in tablet formulations at Baddi plant and the project is nearing completion. They also completed development for nine molecules for the European Union market and nine molecules for United States market.During the year 200809, the company made an investment of Rs 2.05 crore in the equity shares of their wholly owned subsidiary Laboratories Torrent, SA De CV, in Mexico. In September 2008, the company received the US Food and Drug Administration approval for antihypertension drug amlodipine besylate tablets in multiple strengths and in November 2008, their generic, risperidone, in tablet forms of various strengths, also got the approval.In 2009, Torrent Pharmaceuticals commissioned a dedicated formulation and packaging unit for manufacturing insulin exclusively for Novo Nordisk. During the year under review, the company entered into license and supply agreement with AstraZeneca for marketing its products in international market.In 2010, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Baddi plant received OHAS Audit 18001:2007certification. During the year under review, the Baddi facility was approved by the regulatory authority of Uganda. During the year under review, Torrent Pharmaceuticals forayed into the therapeutic areas of gynaecology and oncology. During the year under review, Torrent Pharmaceuticals commissioned a subsidiary in United Kingdom and Romania. During the year under review, Torrent Research Center developed Long Acting Injectables technology.In 2011, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Sikkim plant commenced operation. During the year under review, Torrent Research Center developed indigenous Nasal Drug Delivery system. During the year under review, Torrent Pharmaceuticals set up Sparsh, a dedicated division to cater to Dermatology segment.In 2013, Torrent Pharmaceuticals entered into a licensing agreement with Reliance Life Sciences for three biosimilars Rituximab, Adalimumab, and Cetuximab.In 2014, Torrent Pharmaceuticals acquired Elder Pharmas identified Indian branded formulation business in India and Nepal. During the year under review, the company launched Nephro, a dedicated division to cater to the Nephrology segment. During the year under review, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Dahej plant commenced operations.In 2015, Torrent Pharmaceuticals acquired 100% stake of Zyg Pharma, a company engaged in manufacturing various dermatological formulations like creams, ointments, gels, lotions, solutions. In 2016, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Dahej plant received USFDA approval. During the year under review, the company acquired API manufacturing unit of Hyderabad based Glochem Industries Limited.In 2017, Torrent Pharmaceuticals acquired Unichems domestic and Nepal business and also its Sikkim manufacturing facility. During the year under review, the company acquired women healthcare brands from Novartis.In 2018, Torrent Pharmaceuticals acquired US based BioPharm, Inc. (BPI) which includes US FDA registered manufacturing facility. This is Torrents first overseas manufacturing unit.As of 31st March, 2019, the Company has 16 subsidiaries, out of which 4 are step down subsidiaries. BioPharm Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Pharma Inc. USA (TPI) merged with TPI with effect from 1st January, 2019. The merger aims at administrative convenience and to achieve higher operational efficiencies. As of 31st March, 2020, the Company has 15 subsidiaries, out of which 3 are step down subsidiaries. Aptil Pharma Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Pharma (UK) Limited., UK dissolved w.e.f. 15th October, 2019 and consequently, the business of Aptil was merged into Torrent Pharma (UK) Limited.During year 2021, Company launched Dapagliflozin Rivaroxaban in the Cardiovascular therapy, Brivaracetam in the Central Nervous System therapy, Obeticholic Acid within the Gastro Intestinal therapy and NDDS Tapentadol Nasal spray in Pain Analgesic therapy.During the year 202122 , TPL (Malta) Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Torrent Pharma (Malta) Limited wholly owned subsidiary of TPL (Malta) Limited were incorporated on 17th August, 2021. During the year 202223, the Company acquired 100% of the equity shares of Curatio Health Care (I) Private Limited (CHPL) and its two wholly owned subsidiaries, at Philippines and Sri Lanka for a total consideration costing Rs. 2000 Crores. Accordingly, Curatio Health Care (I) Private Limited (CHPL) was amalgamated with the Parent Company effective from 14th October, 2022, the Appointed Date. The Company launched 6 products in the CNS, diabetic and cardio segments with Rivaroxaban and Desvenlafaxine being the two biggest success in 2023. In 2024, Company launched its first oncology product in the US market from its new Bileshwarpura facility and commenced commerical operations. It entered into strategic alliance with Zydus Lifesciences Ltd to strengthen the gastroenterology portfolio while addressing the growing patients needs in NASH NAFLD. The Company has strategically diversified and strengthened its presence in some of the key therapies linked to patent expiries like Sitagliptin and its Fixed Dose Combinations (FDC), Linagliptin and its FDC in the antidiabetic segment, Ferric Carboxy Maltose in gynecology therapy and Lasmitidan in the CNS segment. Further, it has entered high potential market of Sodium Alginate, Imeglimin, Brivaracetam SR and Digestive Enzyme market to cater to unmet therapy needs and launched several brand extensions.The Company launched Saroglitazar Magnesium franchise under the brand Vorxarr in 2025. Further, it launched novel class of drugPCAB (potassium competitive acid blocker) Vonoprazan under brand name Kabvie in June 2024, making it a market leader in FY 2025. Launched Shelcal Pro Adult Gummies, as a calcium supplement in April, 2024. Launched the first oncology drug in the US market in FY25.Company acquired 7,44,81,519 equity shares of J B Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Limited and became the promoter of JB Pharma w.e.f 21st January, 2026. The Scheme of Amalgamation of JB Pharma into the Company has been filed with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench and the effect of merger has been awaited in FY26.