Torrent–JB Pharma deal gets India nod after monopoly fears
By Freny Patel ( February 9, 2026, 03:19 GMT | Insight) -- India’s antitrust regulator conditionally approved Torrent’s acquisition of JB Chemicals in October 2025, citing near-monopolies in certain probiotic and Nifedipine markets, but cleared the deal after voluntary remedies to address competition concerns.The Competition Commission of India late last week released its detailed order on Torrent Pharmaceuticals' acquisition of a controlling stake in JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, which it conditionally approved in October 2025 (see here), ...
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