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Laurus Labs Inks $5.6B Deal for Massive Pharma Manufacturing Zone
28 Jul
Summary
- Laurus Labs secures 532-acre land for new pharma manufacturing hub
- Sun Pharma, Lupin, and Dr Reddy's recall drugs in US due to quality issues
- Genpharmasec acquires 70% stake in Derren Healthcare for $34M

In a major expansion move, Laurus Labs has announced that the Andhra Pradesh government has allotted 531.77 acres of land to the company to set up a new Laurus Pharma Zone (LPZ) for manufacturing pharmaceutical products. The company plans to invest ₹5,630 crore ($680 million) and create 6,350 jobs in three phases over the next eight years. This land acquisition secures a critical component for Laurus Labs' future growth.
Elsewhere in the Indian pharma industry, leading drugmakers Sun Pharma, Lupin, and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are recalling various products in the US market due to manufacturing issues and product mix-ups. The US FDA has reported these recalls, which are a setback for the companies as they work to maintain quality standards in their global operations.
In a separate development, Genpharmasec has acquired a 70% stake in Derren Healthcare for ₹34.15 crore ($4.1 million). This strategic move will allow Genpharmasec to expand its activities and enter the formulations manufacturing segment.