Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Aurobindo Pharma Acquires Khandelwal's Non-Oncology Business
Aurobindo Pharma, a big medicine company, has bought the non-cancer medicine business of Khandelwal Laboratories.
This business sells medicines for infections and pain.
It has 23 different medicine brands and 67 types of products.
The business also has 470 workers and sells its products through more than 1,600 stores.
Aurobindo Pharma paid ₹3,250 million for this business.
This deal will help Aurobindo Pharma grow and offer more medicines to people in India.
Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiary, Auro Pharma, acquired Khandelwal Laboratories' non-oncology prescription business.
The acquisition includes 23 brands, 67 SKUs, and 9 pipeline products, focusing on anti-infective and pain management.
The business has 470 field staff and a distribution network of over 1,600 stockists.
The transaction is valued at ₹3,250 million in cash, effective from January 1, 2026.
The acquisition aims to strengthen Aurobindo Pharma's presence in the domestic pharmaceutical market.
- Who
- Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (via Auro Pharma Ltd) acquired Khandelwal Laboratories' non-oncology prescription formulations business.
- What
- The acquisition includes 23 brands, 67 SKUs, and 9 pipeline products, primarily in anti-infective and pain management.
- When
- The acquisition is effective from January 1, 2026.
- Where
- The business operates in India.
- Why
- The acquisition aims to strengthen Aurobindo Pharma's presence in the domestic pharmaceutical market and expand its product portfolio.
- Acquirer
- Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (via Auro Pharma Ltd)
- Acquired Business
- Khandelwal Laboratories' non-oncology prescription formulations
- Acquisition Date
- January 1, 2026 (effective)
- Transaction Value
- ₹3,250 million (cash, subject to adjustments)
- Business Details
- 23 brands, 67 SKUs, 9 pipeline products
- Major Portfolios
- Anti-infective and pain management
- FY2024-25 Turnover
- ₹1,135.3 million
- FY2024-25 EBITDA
- ₹289.9 million
- Field Staff
- 470
- Distribution Network
- Over 1,600 stockists
