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Aiming for the Sun: How the $11.75 billion Organon buy is cementing Dilip Shanghvi’s legacy
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has struck its largest global deal to acquire US-based Organon for $11.75 billion. This deal expands Sun Pharma's footprint to 150 markets. Will it pay off?

2026-05-24

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