Roche Pharma commits 1.5 billion Swiss franc investment in India over next five years

Written By :  Ruchika Sharma
Published On 2025-10-05 09:00 GMT   |   Update On 2025-10-05 09:00 GMT
Advertisement

New Delhi: Swiss healthcare giant Roche Pharma has announced a major investment plan of 1.5 billion Swiss Francs in India over the next five years. The company’s commitment was revealed by Francois du Toit, Roche Pharma’s Area Head for Central Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, and the Indian Subcontinent, during his speech at the Prosperity Summit.

Du Toit emphasized that this significant investment highlights Roche's long-term commitment to the Indian market.

Advertisement

"We currently have over 5,000 employees in India. We commit to investing 1.5 billion Swiss Francs at a minimum into our core businesses over the next five years," du Toit said.

The company sees India not only as an important market, but also as a hub for innovation, he added.
The company's investment will go into three critical areas, including R&D, he said.
Roche would also be working with Ayushman Bharat
and several other schemes to bring its innovative products to as many patients in India as possible, he added.
India's free trade agreement (FTA) with the four-nation bloc, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comes into effect from Wednesday.


Tags:    

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News