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flag Indian firm Lupin is in talks to buy UK nutraceutical company Vitabiotics for £1 billion.

flag Indian drugmaker Lupin is in early talks with private equity firms TPG Capital and EQT Partners to potentially acquire UK-based nutraceutical company Vitabiotics, valued at around £1 billion. flag The deal, which could involve a consortium bid, comes as Indian pharma firms expand globally amid rising investment in the fast-growing Indian nutraceuticals market. flag While Mankind Pharma and Zydus Wellness previously stepped back due to high valuations, Lupin has pursued other international acquisitions in 2025. flag Vitabiotics, known for brands like Pregnacare and Wellwoman, generates about 20% of its £253 million annual sales through its Indian arm, where prescription sales rose 13% year-on-year. flag The company is actively seeking buyers, advised by Houlihan Lokey, with interest also reported from Unilever and Nestlé. flag The broader healthcare sector saw a surge in outbound investment, with 72 deals worth nearly $3.5 billion in the quarter ending September 2025—a 166% increase from the prior quarter.

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