Traction in private label business has infused positive momentum into MedPlus’s stock
Success of the private label pharma products can improve MedPlus’ profitability and accelerate generic drug adoption in India
The brokerage, initiating coverage on the stock with a buy recommendation, said that the company is well placed to deliver an organic revenue growth that is 2x the industry's pace over FY24-26E.
G Madhukar Reddy, managing director and chief executive officer, MedPlus, in a press conference here said the company tied up with multiple reputed pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to produce high quality off-patent medicines that enables the firm to pass on the benefit to the consumer.
The company, which has about 50 stores in Gurugram, Jaipur, Delhi, Noida and Kolkata, is gearing up to expand its brick-and-mortar base to about 200-300 stores by the end of 2023, after setting up shops in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
About 1813 shares advanced, 1562 shares declined, and 141 shares were unchanged on December 29
MedPlus is an omni-channel retailer with over 1800 stores serving over 3 lakh customers daily according to its website. It also operates online store MedPlusMart, lab testing centres MedPlus Pathlabs and surgical equipment distribution business RiteCure
Another source said MedPlus is looking to raise between Rs 800 crore and Rs 1,000 crore via the IPO
Pharmacy distributor MedPlus plansto set up 200 stores in tier II and III cities in Tamil Nadu over the next one year.
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