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Episode 01 · Now streaming
The Rise Of Sun Pharma
How a quiet entrepreneur with ₹10,000 built India's largest pharma company — the discipline, the gambles and the global ambition behind Sun Pharma.
Featuring Dilip Shanghvi17 min read
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Dilip Shanghavi’s journey of perseverance and vision makes this episode a must-watch for anyone in pharma.
This episode revealed the challenges Sun Pharma overcame and gave a real sense of what it takes to lead in pharma.
The first episode of 'Pharma's Untold Stories' gave me an incredible glimpse into Sun Pharma’s growth and Dilip Shanghavi’s vision—truly inspiring!
Dilip Shanghavi’s leadership story is motivational, showing how he transformed Sun Pharma into a global powerhouse.
The episode gave a deeper understanding of the man behind Sun Pharma’s success—Dilip Shanghavi’s strategic leadership is remarkable
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