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AQUAMAGICA, a new water party destination is all set to open its gates soon
MUMBAI: If you enjoy thrilling water park experiences, a great day party vibe, variety of food and awesome music…you are going to love the new youth hangout water destination – Aquamagica! The soon to be launched water park is located next to the theme park Adlabs Imagica.
The water nation invites visitors to experience thrilling water slides, a wave pool and a range of exciting eating options. Water lovers can experience exciting rides by taking a 72-feet plunge in water, dare to drop from exhilarating slides, laze around in the pool and much more.
Mr. Manmohan Shetty, Chairman, Adlabs Entertainment said, “With the launch of Aquamagica, we are one step closer to creating one of the biggest entertainment destinations in India. We want every Indian to be able to enjoy & have an international standard experience without the need to travel overseas. All environmentally conscious efforts including water conservation have been undertaken in the development of this project.”
A rain water harvesting reservoir within the project premises caters to the entire requirement of the water park. The reservoir stores approximately 260 million litres of rain water per year. This reservoir supplies water to Aquamagica for its daily usage and also recharges ground water which improve water levels under ground.
Ms. Pooja Shetty Deora from Adlabs Entertainment Limited said, “The youth in India have very limited entertainment options. Aquamagica aims to fill that void by offering a day party vibe at a world class water park. The brand philosophy & the product both have youth at its heart. The park will have rides and attractions like no other park in the country, with safety at the core. To keep hygiene levels at its best, we have deployed a state- of –the -art water filtration system.”
Aiming to be the must-experience destination for the youth, Aquamagica will introduce music performances over the weekend by celebrated DJ’s and artists under its banner of its #gowiththeflow weekender. Aquamagica will be a youth hangout water destination for the party goers, Bollywood and electronic dance music lovers making it the hottest destination in town.
Get into your aqua wears and be ready to experience the first international standard water park in India, Adlabs Aquamagica. Strike a pose, hold your breath, face the adrenaline and chase the waves at Aquamagica. Located conveniently off the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway, Aquamagica is just a happy drive away from Mumbai and Pune. It’s 20 minutes before Lonavala while driving from Mumbai. You can also reach Aquamagica by bus from Mumbai and Pune. There are local trains from Mumbai to Khopoli, and free shuttle services from Khopoli to the park every day at 10am. To book tickets, log on to www.aquamagica.com or call (022) 4213 0405.
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Sun Pharma to acquire Organon in $11.75 billion deal at $14 per share
Acquisition to create $12.4 billion pharma giant with global scale and biosimilars push
MUMBAI: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, marking one of the largest cross-border pharma acquisitions by an Indian firm.
Under the terms of the agreement, Organon shareholders will receive $14.00 per share in cash, with Sun Pharma set to acquire 100 per cent of the company’s outstanding shares. The transaction, approved by the boards of both companies, is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent.
The deal significantly expands Sun Pharma’s global footprint and strengthens its position across women’s health, biosimilars, and branded generics. The combined entity is projected to generate revenues of around $12.4 billion, placing it among the top 25 pharmaceutical companies globally.
Organon, which was spun off from Merck in 2021, brings a portfolio of over 70 products spanning women’s health and general medicines, with operations across more than 140 countries. Its established presence in key markets such as the US, Europe, and China complements Sun Pharma’s existing strengths and growth ambitions.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited executive chairman Dilip Shanghvi said, “This transaction represents a significant opportunity for Sun Pharma to build on its vision of reaching people and touching lives. Organon’s portfolio, capabilities and global reach are highly complementary to our own.”
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited managing director Kirti Ganorkar added, “This transaction is a logical next step in strengthening Sun Pharma’s global business. Together, we will become a partner of choice for acquiring and launching new products.”
From Organon’s side, Organon & Co. executive chair Carrie Cox noted, “This all-cash transaction offers compelling and immediate value to Organon stockholders, while positioning the business for continued growth under Sun Pharma.”
Strategically, the acquisition gives Sun Pharma entry into the global biosimilars space as a top 10 player and strengthens its innovative medicines portfolio, which is expected to contribute around 27 per cent of combined revenues. The deal is also expected to nearly double EBITDA and cash flow, supporting long-term deleveraging and investment capacity.
Sun Pharma plans to fund the acquisition through a mix of internal accruals and committed financing from global banks, while maintaining focus on disciplined integration and operational continuity post-merger.
If completed as planned, the deal signals a clear shift in India’s pharmaceutical ambitions, from scale at home to leadership on the global stage, with Sun Pharma positioning itself as a more diversified and innovation-led healthcare powerhouse.
