Mumbai (Maharashtra), Aug. 17 -- : Sun Pharma has entered into an exclusive licencing agreement with China Medical System Holdings (CMSH) to develop and commercialise seven generic products in Mainland China.

"This collaboration gives us entry into the Chinese generic pharmaceutical market. We see a lot of potential in China for both our generics and speciality portfolio," said Sun Pharma's Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi.

"With more than 65 per cent generics penetration, China represents a significant opportunity for generic pharmaceutical companies," he said.

The collaboration with CMSH now covers eight generic products.

In June, Sun Pharma -- India's largest drug manufacturer -- had announced a collaboration with the Chinese firm on...