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Shasun Pharma up 10% on Morgan Stanley stake buy

Morgan Stanley Asia has bought 402,545 equity shares of Shasun Pharma for Rs 146.86 per equity share.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : May 08 2014 | 11:24 AM IST
Shasun Pharmaceuticals is locked in upper circuit for second straight day, up 10% at Rs 165 on the NSE,  after Morgan Stanley Asia  bought nearly one per cent stake in the company for a total consideration of Rs 5.9 crore.

According to the bulk deal data of National Stock Exchange, Morgan Stanley Asia has bought 402,545 representing 0.71% total equity capital of the company for Rs 146.86 per equity share.

Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical stock has rallied 29% in past three trading sessions from Rs 128 on May 5, after the company announced a joint venture into veterinary products business and acquisition of rights to develop and sell an extended release of ibuprofen along with a brand.

At 1115 hours, a combined 2.57 million shares changed hands on the counter and there are pending buy orders for 330,427 shares on the NSE and BSE.
 

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First Published: May 08 2014 | 11:19 AM IST

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