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Unichem Laboratories sale its stake in Optimus Drugs

The company has received payment towards completion of sale of the first tranche from Sekhmet Pharmaventures Private Limited.

The sale of 19.97% equity shares of Unichem Laboratories Limited in Optimus Drugs Private Limited to Sekhmet Pharmaventures Private Limited was completed on September 22, 2022

The company has received payment towards completion of sale of the first tranche from Sekhmet Pharmaventures Private Limited.

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