Fredun Pharmaceuticals Acquires 26% Stake in Goodman Vetcare to Expand Pet-Care Business
Fredun Pharmaceuticals has acquired a 26% stake in Goodman Vetcare to strengthen its position in India's animal health and pet-care market. Goodman Vetcare, operating three stores in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, has grown revenue from Rs 14.1 crore in FY24 to Rs 23.6 crore in FY26. The partnership aims to expand Goodman’s presence nationally by opening at least eight new stores across three cities and enhancing omnichannel capabilities, targeting Rs 100 crore in revenue by FY31.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (74–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 22 Sept, 04:39 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1businessstandard22 Sept, 04:39 amFredun Pharmaceuticals acquires 26 stake in Goodman Vetcare
- 2businessstandard22 Sept, 05:09 amFredun Pharma gains on acquiring 26 stake in pet pharmacy operator Goodman Vetcare
Who's involved
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Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 22 Sept 2026
- Key entities
- Pharmaceutical industryVeterinary medicineHealth careIndian rupeeIndiaCroreMumbaiPharmacyNavi MumbaiPanamaPound sterlingRenewable energy