Sun Pharmaceutical

Sun Pharmaceutical

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Founded in 1983, Sun Pharma has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become a $4.5 billion revenue pharmaceutical giant. The company operates manufacturing facilities across India, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and other countries, serving both developed and emerging markets. Sun Pharma is particularly known for its dermatology franchise and complex generics portfolio, with a growing presence in specialty therapeutics and biosimilars.

Market Cap
$45.4B
Employees
40,000-50,000
Focus
Biotech

SUNPHARMA.NS · Stock Price

USD 1770.60+947.95 (+115.23%)

Historical price data

AI Company Overview

Founded in 1983, Sun Pharma has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become a $4.5 billion revenue pharmaceutical giant. The company operates manufacturing facilities across India, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and other countries, serving both developed and emerging markets. Sun Pharma is particularly known for its dermatology franchise and complex generics portfolio, with a growing presence in specialty therapeutics and biosimilars.

Technology Platform

Integrated pharmaceutical company with expertise in complex generics development, specialty dermatology formulations, API manufacturing, and novel drug delivery systems.

Pipeline Snapshot

214

214 drugs in pipeline, 61 in Phase 3

DrugIndicationStage
Injections of tildrakizumabPsoriasisApproved
Topicort Topical SprayPsoriasisApproved
Mirtazapine TabletsMajor Depressive Disorder With InsomniaApproved
mouse nerve growth factorCerebral Small Vessel DiseasesApproved
Cyclosporine 0.09% Ophthalmic SolutionDry EyeApproved

Funding History

1
IPOUndisclosedUndisclosedJun 15, 1994

FDA Approved Drugs

317
DEFLAZACORTANDAJan 27, 2026
DEFLAZACORTANDAMar 18, 2025
ERIBULIN MESYLATEANDAMar 4, 2025

Opportunities

Strong growth potential through specialty product expansion, complex generics pipeline, emerging market penetration, and biosimilar development.
The company's established global infrastructure and financial strength position it well for strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives.

Risk Factors

Key risks include regulatory compliance challenges at manufacturing facilities, intense pricing pressure in generic markets, patent litigation risks for new product launches, and integration complexities from large acquisitions like Ranbaxy.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with global generic leaders like Teva and Sandoz, specialty dermatology companies like Galderma, and Indian pharmaceutical companies including Dr. Reddy's and Cipla. Differentiated by integrated manufacturing, strong regulatory capabilities, and leading market positions in key therapeutic areas.

Publications
20
Pipeline
214
FDA Approvals
317

Company Info

TypeTherapeutics
Founded1983
Employees40,000-50,000
LocationMumbai, India
StageApproved
RevenueRevenue Generating

Trading

TickerSUNPHARMA.NS
ExchangeNSE

Therapeutic Areas

DermatologyOphthalmologyCardiologyPsychiatryNeurologyGastroenterologyOncologyGeneric Medicines

Partners

Various pharmaceutical companies for licensing and distributionContract manufacturing partnersResearch collaborations
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