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India's Pharma Rise: From Village to Global Pharmacy
10 Feb
Summary
- The book details the rise of India's pharma industry and Lupin.
- Desh Bandhu Gupta built a $10 billion enterprise from humble beginnings.
- India now supplies nearly half of American pills and 60% of vaccines.
The book 'Made in India,' authored by Sundeep Khanna and Manish Sabharwal, chronicles the remarkable transformation of India's pharmaceutical sector. It traces the inspiring journey of Desh Bandhu Gupta, who rose from modest beginnings to found the global pharmaceutical giant Lupin, now valued at $10 billion. The book illustrates how India evolved from a nation dependent on imported medicines to become the 'world's pharmacy.'
This narrative delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by entrepreneurs like Gupta, who navigated state systems and global standards to build a powerful industry. It highlights Lupin's growth and its reach to patients in over 120 countries. The book also acknowledges the critical role of leaders like Dr. Yusuf Hamied, Anji Reddy, and others in establishing India's dominance in generics and complex pharmaceuticals.
'Made in India' showcases how Indian companies, through innovation and resilience, dismantled the perception of multinational superiority. It emphasizes the synergy between visionary entrepreneurship and smart policy in making pharma India's biggest manufacturing success. The book also touches upon Gupta's wife, Manju Gupta's, integral role in Lupin's development and their community service initiatives.
