Novartis India Limited

Agreement Details

Parties Involved: Novartis India Limited (NIL) and Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (NHPL)

Agreement Type: Exclusive Promotion and Distribution Agreement

Execution Date: September 08, 2026

Purpose: The agreement grants Novartis India Limited exclusive rights to promote and distribute NHPL's retina portfolio in India, specifically comprising the products Accentrix® (ranibizumab) and Pagenax® (brolucizumab).

Strategic Rationale: This agreement supports Novartis India's entry into the ophthalmology therapy area and expands its commercial portfolio.

Financial Terms

Upfront Consideration: Novartis India Limited will pay NHPL an upfront consideration of INR 10 Crores (Indian Rupees Ten Crores).

Corporate Relationships

Shareholding: Nil shareholding between the entities

Related Party Status: The parties are not related to Promoter/Promoter Group/Group Companies in any manner

Related Party Transaction: The transaction does not fall within related party transactions

Arm's Length Basis: Confirmed as arm's length transaction

Additional Terms

No special rights such as right to appoint directors, first right to share subscription, or right to restrict capital structure changes are applicable.

No nominee director appointments or potential conflicts of interest arising from the agreement.