Murali Divi Short biography
Murali Divi is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Divis Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for generic drugs. He is one of the richest people in India, with a net worth of US$1.2 billion as of March 2024.
Divi was born in India and earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Osmania University in Hyderabad. He began his career in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978, working for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. In 1990, he founded Divis Laboratories, which has since become one of the largest manufacturers of APIs in the world.
Divi is a well-respected figure in the pharmaceutical industry and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field. He is also a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including education and healthcare.