Monday, October 26, 2009

Deccan Healthcare raises Rs.15-Cr from Nexus Ventures

Deccan Healthcare, an innovative products company in the Indian health and wellness market, has received a Rs 15 crore investment from Nexus Venture Partners.

Deccan Healthcare has developed, through intensive R&D, a variety of nutraceutical products which boost immunity and address chronic ailments. The key products include a flaxseed-based vegetarian Omega-3 which they sell under the OxyFlax and Nulife-ISB brand. It is useful for cardiac care, bone health, diabetes prevention, and is also anti carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory.

Speaking about the funding, Mr Minto Gupta, Founder & CEO, Deccan Healthcare said, “We at Deccan Healthcare are happy to be associated with Nexus Venture Partners. The funding will help us enhance our R&D efforts and our expansion plans. Deccan is launching a variety of nutraceuticals addressing specific life-style problems and will also explore export opportunities.”

Sandeep Singhal of Nexus Venture Partners said, “The Indian nutraceuticals market is over a billion dollars growing at 30-40% per annum. Mr. Gupta is a passionate entrepreneur who has built Deccan into a leader in the Omega-3 market and is now expanding into a variety of nutritional supplements.”

Manoj Gupta

2 comments:

  1. The medical market in Indian is showing great success. There has been considerable improve in investing on medical care backed by the increasing buying power of people. Moreover, with a lot of significance being given to preventive medication, the nutraceuticals market in Indian is set to succeed. It is one of the booming markets in Indian.
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