Flipkart has announced a $50 million employee stock buyback plan for approximately 7,000-7,500 employees as it prepares for a potential IPO filing next year. Employees can liquidate up to 5% of vested stock options at $174.32 per option, with disbursal in August 2025.
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Cipla, a prominent drug manufacturer based in Mumbai, is set to enter the weight management market in India, according to MD and Global CEO Umang Vohra's FY25 annual report. The company is also focusing on expanding its influence within the central nervous system therapeutic area, aiming to strengthen its overall market position.
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