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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Wednesday said it has partnered with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as principal sponsor and health partner for a three-year period starting with the 2026 season. The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement. "RCB and Sun Pharma are both leaders in their respective domains, and this collaboration reflects our shared values of consistency, passion and innovation," Sun Pharma Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar said. Through this partnership, Sun Pharma aims to strengthen its corporate brand connect with people across India by bringing them closer to the company they rely on every day medicines, he added. "Sun Pharma joining us as our Principal Sponsor strengthens this commitment, bringing together two brands focused on impact and innovation," Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) COO Rajesh Menon said.
Drugmakers Sun Pharma and Cipla are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing related issues, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. As per its latest Enforcement Report, the US-based arm of Mumbai-based Sun Pharma is recalling over 26,000 bottles of a generic medication to treat dandruff and skin conditions with inflammation and itching. The Princeton (New Jersey)-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc is recalling 24,624 bottles of Fluocinolone Acetonide Solution Topical Solution for "Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications", the US health regulator said. The company initiated the Class III nationwide (US) recall on December 30, 2025. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) noted that the company is also recalling certain batches of a medication to treat acne vulgaris. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc initiated the Class III recall of Clindamycin Phosphate USP on November 26, 2025 due to "Failed Impurities/Degradation: Out of Specification results f
Improving access to new age medicines for obesity and diabetes over the next few years would be a key enabler for the growth of the domestic pharmaceutical industry, according to Sun Pharma Managing Director Kirti Ganorkar. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are drugs that treat type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, and obesity by regulating insulin production. India, known for its generic drug industry, is rapidly transforming into a major hub for the global weight management industry, amid rapid increase in obesity-led disease burden. "Improving access to GLP-1 treatments in the coming years will be a key driver for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, helping address the growing burden of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes," Ganorkar told PTI. Combined with AI-enabled digital tools for early disease detection and monitoring, and personalised medicine choices, the industry will continue to drive innovation that supports accessibility, affordability, and ..