Also known as: Cipla
Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai. Founded in 1935, it develops and manufactures medicines across respiratory, cardiovascular, diabetes, and other therapeutic areas with global operations.
Lupin reported record Q3 FY2026 revenue of INR 7,168 crores and a 31.1% EBITDA margin, while preparing to launch a generic semaglutide and shifting focus to innovation. The company also secured US FDA approval for Pegfilgrastim and EU approval for ranibizumab biosimilar.
China has become the dominant source of external drug innovation, with pharma licensing deals reaching $135.7 billion in 2025 and China developing 30% of the world's new innovative drugs. Meanwhile, India is expanding AI use in drug discovery and strengthening its CRDMO and IP infrastructure, though investment gaps persist.
The global API market is projected to grow to USD 198.39 billion by 2030 from USD 144.20 billion in 2025, at a 6.6% CAGR. Oncology, rare disease and diabetes pipelines are key growth drivers.
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro fueled sevenfold sales growth in Brazil and doubled sales in India within months of launch, as the company commits $1 billion to make India a global export hub for its supply chain.
The patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, expires March 20, 2026. Indian pharmaceutical companies are preparing to launch generic versions, with prices expected to be 30-50% lower than branded products.
