Earlier, on January 5, 2022, Aurobindo Pharma had purchased electoral bonds worth Rs 3 crore, while Torrent Pharma bought bonds worth Rs 10 crore two days later on January 7, 2022. While on July 1, Natco Pharma purchased bonds worth Rs 12 crore, the very next day on July 2, Aurobindo Pharma bought bonds worth Rs 1.5 crore. On October 10, 2022, four pharmaceutical companies bought bonds: Ajanta Pharma (Rs 3 crore), Intas Pharma (Rs 20 crore), Torrent Pharma (Rs 15 crore), and Natco Pharma (Rs 3 crore). Next day, on November 11, 2022, Glenmark Pharma bought electoral bonds worth Rs 9.75 crore, while Mankind Pharma bought bonds of the amount Rs 24 crore. Within a gap of two days, on October 5, 2019, Natco Pharma purchased electoral bonds worth Rs 25 lakh.

Source: Indian Express March 16, 2024 06:02 UTC