Cipla in talks for a private-equity deal? Here’s what could be on the mind of founder Yusuf Hamied.

Friends, I represent the Third World. I represent the needs and aspirations of the Third World. I represent the capabilities of the Third World. And above all, I represent an opportunity…. We all have a responsibility to alleviate the suffering of millions of our fellowmen who are afflicted with HIV and AIDS…. Yusuf Hamied, chairman, Cipla, at European Commission, Brussels, in September 2000 Respected world over as a champion of affordable

( Originally published on Jul 31, 2023 )