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Reliance acquires Majority Stake in Netmeds for $83 Million

19Aug By PriyankaNo Comments

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Reliance acquires Majority Stake in Netmeds for $83 Million

Mumbai, 19th Aug 2020: India's leading oil & telecom company Reliance has acquired a majority equity stake in online pharmacy platform Netmeds for a cash consideration of around $83 million (Rs 620 crore). This investment represents around 60 percent holding in the equity share capital of Vitalic and 100 percent direct equity ownership of its subsidiaries Tresara Health Private Limited, Netmeds Market Place Limited, and Dadha Pharma Distribution Pvt Limited, the press statement said. Vitalic Health and its subsidiaries are collectively known as Netmeds. "This investment is aligned with our commitment to provide digital access for everyone in India. The addition of Netmeds enhances Reliance Retail's ability to provide good quality and affordable health care products and serv...

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