Firstly, Sun grew at a faster pace of over 24% last year while GSK posted a growth rate of 19.8%. Secondly, if one discounts schemes companies dole out to the trade to push their products, Sun has not only beaten GSK but has actually raced ahead of Cipla to become the second-largest drug-maker in the Indian market after Abbott. Sun now accounts for 4.81% of the market. In comparison, GSK has a 4.76% share while Cipla has 4.74 %.