Piramal Enterprises’ (PEL) Consumer Products Division has acquired five trademark rights for India from Organon India (OIPL) and MSD BV. for a consideration of Rs 92 crore. The acquisition includes mainly the brands Naturolax, Lactobacil and Farizym, which PEL intends to continue in the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) segment through the over-the-counter (OTC) route. The brands hold a rich legacy in India and have a high consumer pull.
Piramal Enterprises is one of the leading players globally in CRAMS (custom research and manufacturing services) as well as in the critical care segment of inhalation and injectable anaesthetics. It also has a strong presence in the OTC segment in India.
