THE MAN BEHIND LOW-COST DRUGS

Mankind Pharma’s spectacular growth is often attributed to the Chairman & Whole-Time Director—Ramesh Juneja’s—endeavour to make healthcare affordable and accessible

NEETU CHANDRA SHARMA

UPON MEETING BILLIONAIRE businessman and Mankind Pharma Chairman Ramesh Juneja at his office in Okhla, New Delhi, one gets a sense that there is something different about him. Despite his success, he remains warm like that day’s winter sunlight, unassuming and grounded. “Money can make you rich, but it cannot make you big,” he says, reflecting his belief that true success is about impact rather than just financial gains. Juneja, 69, maintains the simplicity of his early entrepreneurial days. He is the force behind Mankind Pharma, a company built on affordability and accessibility in healthcare—principles that continue to define its growth. BUILT ON AFFORDABILITY His motivation to make medicines more affordable came from personal experiences. Recalling the early days, he shares a story that shaped his pricing strategy. “In the…

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Business Today (Digital) - 1 Issue, 30 March 2025

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