Generic Aadhar, a pharma company founded by Arjun Deshpande managed an investment by none other than Ratan Tata. The veteran saw the potential of being helpful to poor people who can’t afford medicines at a high cost, in the youngster’s venture.
Managed investment by Ratan Tata
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 09, Oct 2022
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