Aurobindo Pharma’s wholly owned step-down subsidiary in South Africa -- Aurogen South Africa (Pty) (Aurogen) has entered into an agreement with Novabee Proprietary, to sell and dispose of the entire 50% shares held by Aurogen in Novagen Pharma (Pty) (Novagen). After the disposal of 50% shares held by Aurogen, Aurogen will cease to be the joint venture partner of Novagen.
Aurobindo Pharma is engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical products. It offers active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates and generic formulations like astemizole, domeperidone and omeprazole; anti-infective, oral and sterile antibiotics, pain management and osteoporosis segments.