Why Reliance Retail acquired NetMeds Online Pharmacy ?

Reliance Retail has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Netmeds (Indian digital pharma market place) for US$83mn. Netmeds is present in 670 cities and towns and offers more than 70,000+ prescription and lifestyle drugs and thousands of non-prescription goods for wellness, health and personal care. Netmed promoters have a long history in pharma retailing and manufacturing. Netmeds had ~US$1mn in revenues ~(US$8mn loss) in F18. Its app also offers doctor consultation services as well.

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