Cipla to enter into weight management segment in India, says MD Umang Vohra
The pharma major is also strengthening its presence in the central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic area, Vohra stated in the company's Annual Report for 2024-25.
"Our efforts are rooted in understanding patient needs, reducing stigma, and delivering differentiated therapies for niche indications...obesity is emerging as a priority area for Cipla. With a clear strategic intent, we are preparing to enter the weight management segment in India, aiming to address the rising demand for effective obesity solutions," Vohra said.
In the CNS segment, the Mumbai-based company has successfully in-licensed Sanofi India's CNS product range, including Frisium, a leading brand in the anti-epileptic category, he added.
He also said: "Building on this momentum, we aim to pursue similar in-licensing deals or acquisitions in niche indications of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson's disease."
Several domestic pharma companies are developing drugs for weight loss to capitalise on the growing market for obesity and diabetes management.
American drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co has already launched its anti-obesity drug Mounjaro in India.
Denmark's Novo Nordisk has also launched its anti-obesity drug Wegovy, indicated for both long-term chronic weight management and reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
For fiscal year 2025, Cipla reported consolidated revenue of ₹ 27,548 crore. Its consolidated net profit increased to ₹ 5,272 crore.
Umang Vohra further said the company is equally committed to addressing the global crisis of anti-microbial resistance (AMR).
"Our AMR portfolio is evolving from volume-based to innovation-led, with four novel products in development," he said.
"We will continue to invest in big brands, strategic alliances, digital infrastructure, and next-generation therapies, while remaining rooted in our founding values of care and compassion," he added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
8 minutes ago
- Time of India
India tops US smartphone supply in June quarter as Apple shifts from China
India has emerged as the top supplier of smartphones to the US, primarily due to Apple's strategic shift of manufacturing from China amidst trade uncertainties. This transition led to a significant decrease in US smartphone shipments assembled in China, with India capturing a substantial portion of that decline. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India became the leading supplier of smartphones sold in the United States for the first time, in the June quarter, largely driven by Apple's accelerated shift of its manufacturing activities to India from China amidst tariff uncertainties, research firm Canalys uncertain outcome of negotiations between Washington and Beijing over a trade deal has accelerated the supply chain reorientation, it share of US smartphone shipments assembled in China shrank from 61% in Q2 2024 to 25% in Q2 of this decline was captured by total volume of India-made smartphones to the US grew 240% on-year, accounting for 44% of shipments imported into the US in Q2 2025, up from 13% of the total smartphone shipments a year research firm said US smartphone shipments grew 1% on-year in the June quarter as vendors continued to frontload inventories amid tariff concerns.'India became the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US for the very first time in Q2 2025, largely driven by Apple's accelerated supply chain shift to India amid an uncertain trade landscape between the US and China,' said Sanyam Chaurasia, principal analyst at added that while Apple has scaled up its supply from India as part of its China Plus One strategy , and even manufacturing and exporting the more complex Pro models from India, it is still dependent on manufacturing bases in China for scaled supply of its Pro models to the the base models, however, India became the largest supplier to the US in the June quarter. Apple has opted to dedicate most of its export capacity in India to supply to the US market in and Motorola have also scaled up supply from India, although their shifts are significantly slower and smaller in scale than Apple's."Motorola, similar to Apple, has its core manufacturing hub in China, whereas Samsung relies mainly on producing its smartphones in Vietnam,' Chaurasia to data from Canalys, iPhone exports from India to the US peaked in March ahead of the Trump administration's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on its trade partners, which eventually got deferred to Cupertino-based company exported 97.6% of all iPhone exports in March to the US, up from 81.9% in the three months to February, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Exports ramped up 219% in March as the company looked to preempt higher tariffs on imports from (Hon Hai), and Tata Electronics are the leading manufacturers of iPhones in India, while Samsung has its own factory and Motorola exports to the US through its contract manufacturer, Dixon Technologies
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Google Waymo chooses Violence…Continues to threaten vehicle with aggressive forward maneuver, says post on Twitter; Elon Musk responds: But what do I …
Elon Musk Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded sarcastically to a viral video showing a Waymo autonomous vehicle attempting what appeared to be a head-on collision while blocking traffic in Austin, Texas. "But what do I know about technology," Musk posted on X, reigniting the long-standing debate between LiDAR-based and vision-only autonomous driving systems. The incident, captured on July 6, 2025, showed the Waymo robotaxi making "aggressive forward maneuvers" while threatening an exiting vehicle. "@Cyber_Trailer" posted the footage, writing: "Waymo chooses violence. Blocked traffic lane while attempting head on collision with exiting vehicle. Continues to threaten vehicle with aggressive forward maneuver." Vision-Only systems outperform LiDAR in recent tests The Austin incident has provided fresh ammunition for critics of LiDAR technology , particularly Tesla supporters who advocate for camera-based systems. Ray, a Tesla enthusiast (@ray4tesla), used the moment to highlight broader concerns about sensor fusion approaches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Elon famously said 6 years ago that LiDAR is a fool's errand and many at the time were skeptical about his claim," Ray posted. "Now it's becoming increasingly clear that Elon is right about the use of LiDAR. Sensor fusion is not optimal for autonomous driving, as evidenced by countless incidents of Waymo blocking intersections, getting stuck in traffic for no reason, getting confused in construction zones and even worse going in the lane of opposing traffic." The debate extends beyond individual incidents, with major autonomous vehicle companies reconsidering their sensor strategies. Chinese tech giants Baidu and Xpeng are reportedly transitioning toward vision-only approaches, following Tesla's lead in relying primarily on camera systems and neural networks. "Separately, CEO Robin Li recently alluded to Baidu's transition to vision-only approach while Xpeng is in the early stage to phase out Lidars," the user noted, suggesting a broader industry trend away from expensive LiDAR sensors toward more software-dependent solutions. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy sues Microsoft after it suspends services following EU sanctions on refiner
Russian oil major Rosneft-backed refiner Nayara Energy has moved the Delhi High Court against Microsoft after the latter stopped providing services to the company as it came under the European Union's sanctions. In a statement on Monday, Nayara Energy said that Microsoft is 'currently restricting Nayara Energy's access to its own data, proprietary tools, and products—despite these being acquired under fully paid-up licenses'. 'This decision, based solely on Microsoft's unilateral interpretation of recent European Union (EU) sanctions, sets a dangerous precedent for corporate overreach and raises serious concerns regarding its implications on India's energy ecosystem. The company has filed a petition before the Honorable High Court of Delhi seeking an interim injunction and resumption of services to safeguard its rights and ensure continued access to essential digital infrastructure. These steps are aimed at preventing any potential disruption to Nayara's ability to meet its obligations to Indian consumers and stakeholders,' Nayara Energy said. The EU on July 18 announced that it was sanctioning Nayara Energy, in which Russian oil giant Rosneft holds 49.13 per cent stake, as part of its tranche of actions in the latest bid to force the Kremlin's hand to end the war in Ukraine. The sanctions mean that Nayara Energy would not be able to export petroleum fuels and products to Europe, and potentially hit any of its dealings with European companies. It could also hit Rosneft's plan to exit Nayara as the EU sanctions could spook prospective investors. Nayara Energy owns and operates a 20-million-tonnes-per-annum oil refinery in Gujarat's Vadinar, and has a network of around 6,800 fuel retail outlets. It accounts for around 8 per cent of India's total refining capacity and 7 per cent of the country's fuel retail network. Nayara Energy primarily caters to the domestic market through its own retail network, institutional sales, and partnerships with other oil marketing companies. The company—formerly Essar Oil—was earlier part of the Essar group. It was renamed as Nayara Energy after a group of investors including Rosneft acquired it from the Essar group. Like Rosneft, Kesani Enterprises—a consortium led by Italy's Mareterra and Russia-based United Capital Partners (UCP)—hold 49.13 per cent stake in the company. While owned by a group of international investors—mainly from Russia—Nayara maintains that it is an Indian company governed by Indian law. 'While the sanctions originate exclusively from the EU, Microsoft—a US-headquartered corporation—has chosen to withdraw services from Nayara Energy without any legal requirement to do so under US or Indian law. This action has been taken unilaterally, without prior notice, consultation or recourse, and under the guise of compliance. Such moves signal a worrying trend of global corporations extending foreign legal frameworks into jurisdictions where they have no applicability,' Nayara Energy said in its statement Monday. 'All of Nayara Energy's operations are fully compliant with Indian laws and regulations, and the company remains in regular engagement with Indian authorities to ensure transparency and accountability…Despite these external challenges that Nayara Energy is currently facing, we remain fully committed to ensuring uninterrupted service and supply to India's energy demands,' the refiner added. Sukalp Sharma is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and writes on a host of subjects and sectors, notably energy and aviation. He has over 13 years of experience in journalism with a body of work spanning areas like politics, development, equity markets, corporates, trade, and economic policy. He considers himself an above-average photographer, which goes well with his love for travel. ... Read More
