H abil Khorakiwala is an Indian billionaire and the founder and chairman of Wockhardt, a major global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. He inherited his family's small business, which included a department store, and transformed it into a pharmaceutical powerhouse. He has been a key figure in the Indian pharmaceutical industry for decades.
Under his leadership, Wockhardt has grown into a major manufacturer of a wide range of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical formulations, with a significant presence in international markets, including the U.S. and Europe. The company has a network of manufacturing plants and a strong focus on research and development. The company has faced significant challenges over the years, including major regulatory issues with the U.S. FDA, but Khorakiwala has successfully navigated the company through these difficulties. His children are now involved in the leadership of the publicly traded company.
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