Pankaj Patel

Pankaj Patel
Pankaj Patel
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At a Glance
  • Age
    60
  • Earnings
    $1650 Million
  • Source of earnings
    pharmaceuticals
  • Marital Status
    Married
  • Children
    2
  • Residence
    Ahmedabad

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#36 India Rich List 2013


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Pankaj Patel's Cadila Healthcare made news claiming to be first Indian pharma firm to have discovered a new combination drug for diabetics. Lipaglyn, a drug that controls both blood sugar and cholesterol levels, was developed at a cost of $250 million over 12 years. It got Indian regulatory approval in June and was launched in September. Despite the news, company's shares have fallen by nearly a fourth. Cadila's newest alliance is with German biotech firm Pieris for developing and marketing a new class of protein therapeutics. His Bombardier Challenger-604 plane was impounded for alleged evasion of customs duty.


India Rich List 2013


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