In this success post, we are going to share the story of Dilip Shanghvi, a self-made billionaire and the CEO of Sun Pharma.
There are various pharmaceutical majors based out of India, but few have been able to match or replicate the steady rise and growth of the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The main behind its unmatches success is Dilip, the former Chairman of the company, which is now the leading drugmaker in India.
Dilip Shanghvi Early Life and Education
Dilip was born in a small town of Amerli in Gujarat on the 1st of January 1955. His father was a wholesale drug businessman in Kolkata. He studies in the JJ Ajmera High School and then graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the Bhawanipur Education Society College under Calcutta University.
Dilip Shanghvi Career
Dilip had a talent for turning around companies in distress. Also, he has been consistent and balanced in his expansion plans and implementation. His takeover of Caraco Pharma, which took place in the year 1997, was not seen as a worthy move by many of the industry experts. Through his efforts, the loss-making company is now making money.
About Sun Pharma
Dilip has not played safe to reach the zenith of success in his illustrious career, and he has taken some unconventional steps to take Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to the numero uno spot. But he also serves as the Chairman and MD of Sun Pharmaceutical Advanced Research Company; the first-ever pure R&D Company enlisted with the Indian Stock Exchanges. Because this year, he made headlines by making a move to acquire trouble ridden drug maker Ranbaxy and enhancing company revenues significantly.
Dilip Shanghvi Family and Personal Life
Dilip Shanghvi is married and has two children who are only too happy to add their talent to the family legacy. But he hates being in the limelight for his rich status.
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