Pharmaceutical giant Lupin is confident of surpassing $1 billion in US sales in the next few years. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Ramesh Swaminathan, the company's Executive Director, Global CFO & Head of Corporate Affairs, said the company will be able to hit a quarterly sales run rate of $250 million in the US in 3-4 years from $200 million now.
Lupin expects a substantial contribution to its US sales from the respiratory portfolio, with anticipated revenues reaching around $300 million.
The company is working aggressively to reach margin of 20-23% soon, he said. The company's last quarter margin was at 18.7%.
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He highlighted the huge opportunity for Lupin in specific drugs like the diabetes and obesity drug semaglutide, which is a big hit in the US market.
Price erosion in the US has slowed down, he said, adding that for Lupin the erosion would be in the low single-digits on a year on year basis
Headquartered in Mumbai, this multinational pharmaceutical firm from India boasts a market capitalisation of Rs 63,729.78 crore. The company emphasises various medical domains such as paediatrics, cardiovascular health, anti-infectives, diabetology, asthma, and anti-tuberculosis solutions.
For the entire interview, watch the accompanying video
(Edited by : Shweta Mungre)