- Business
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (TORNTPHARM.NS), the flagship company of Torrent Group founded in 1959 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of branded and generic pharmaceutical formulations across key therapeutic segments including cardiovascular, central nervous system, gastro-intestinal, diabetology, anti-infectives, pain management, women's healthcare, vitamins minerals and nutrients, oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, gynecology, and pediatrics; it offers finished dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, semi-solids including creams gels ointments and lotions, alongside active pharmaceutical ingredients and contract manufacturing services. The company pioneered niche marketing in India and maintains leading positions in cardiovascular and central nervous system therapies, with significant presence in over 50 countries encompassing the US, EU including Germany and UK, Brazil, and emerging markets through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 15 countries. In recent developments, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited secured Competition Commission of India approval in October 2025 for its acquisition of a controlling 46.4% stake in J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited from KKR at an equity valuation of approximately INR 25,689 crores, to be followed by an open offer and merger that will enhance its branded generics portfolio in ophthalmology, IVF, nephrology, and anti-parasitics while providing entry into the high-margin contract development and manufacturing organization business; it has also pursued strategic US manufacturing expansions, chronic therapy innovations, and partnerships such as with Novartis for cardiovascular drugs like inclisiran.