Way back in March 1996, Swiss pharmaceutical companies Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. decided to merge and form what was then the world’s biggest life sciences combine christened Novartis.
Novartis Is Dialing Out Of Its Listed Indian Arm – The Possibilities
Novartis initiates strategic review of listed Indian entity including taking a call on its 70.68% shareholding. Industry pundits point to potential suitors and options that may be at play.
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