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'An Unfinished Agenda: My Life in the Pharmaceutical Industry', a book written by Late Dr K Anji Reddy (1941-2013), founder-Chairman of Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, was released here on Friday.
Speaking at the launch function, K Satish Reddy, Chairman of Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd and son of Dr Reddy, said the first attempt at writing a book was made by Dr Reddy in 2005.
"The book is not just about himself but about all those who is known to him. We were very glad that we could give a draft of his book to him one week before his demise. He was very glad," he said.
His philinthripic side would also inspire many, he added.
Dilip Shanghvi, founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd, said: "I have all been all my life an Eklavya. I also learnt many personal things from Dr Reddy. A large part of our investments in Sun Pharma were due to conversations I had with Dr Reddy."
His investments in research and innovation and in the US market were crucial for the development of industry, he added.
Dr Reddy established Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd in 1984, which is among in the top pharma companies in the country.
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