The report by Icra Ratings also expects the prices of diagnostic tests to stabilise at current levels due to focus on volume growth and higher competitive intensity from unorganized players
In a Q&A, Om Manchanda says the firm is now growing organically in the Southern market, but is open to inorganic opportunities there
Also, Lupin is looking for franchise partners with an investment of Rs 2-5 lakh without any security deposit
Diagnostic lab chain Sterling Accuris Wellness on Monday said it has inked a pact to raise Rs 250 crore from a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Pvt Equity Asia in order to expand operations. Sterling, which started operations in 2016, has over 1,000 employees and operates around 150 labs and collection centers in Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The company is aiming a revenue of around Rs 250 crore in the current fiscal year. As diseases become more complex, the need for their quick and accurate diagnosis through testing will become more critical," Sterling Accuris Chairman Girish Patel said in a statement. This will lead to increased customer preference towards organised pathology lab networks, he added. "Over the last five years, Sterling Accuris have built a strong business in the markets we operate in and the growth capital infusion from a seasoned investor like Morgan Stanley will help the team accelerate the execution of our expansion plan," Patel noted. During
Molbio is preparing test kits for zika, cholera, nipah, sickle cell anaemia, cholera, influenza, mumps, syphillis, yellow fever, HIV2 etc
Revenue grows 132% in Q1FY22, with that from diagnostics putting up the best show
Given the weakness seen on Monday, should you be worried regarding stocks from this sector? Here is how they look on the charts
Diagnostics major Neuberg Diagnostics plans to expand its international as well as domestic presence with an investment of Rs 150 crore, said a top company official
Thyrocare's market capitalisation is around Rs 6,916 crore. The deal thus could be for a shareholding in the firm
The company is planning to set up 10 more labs in the northern and eastern parts of the country for deeper penetration
Given limited testing facilities for Covid-19, there's a rush to develop AI tools for quick analysis using X-rays. Experts say it can be very useful in smaller towns where access to CT scans is poor
They say it will be a good strategy to exit these stocks at least for now. Over the long-run, however, Dr Lal Pathlabs, Metropolis Healthcare and Thyrocare Tech still offer room for growth
According to the Union Health Ministry data, India recorded 1,03,558 coronavirus infections on Sunday, pushing the nationwide Covid tally to 1.25 crore
Medall's revenue, approximately Rs 400 crore at present, is estimated to increase to Rs 1,000 crore in three to four years
Margin pressures and valuations would limit major upsides
Buying shares of companies that operate in the cold storage space is emerging as a hot theme on Dalal Street
Thyrocare Technologies has the strong support of 50-DMA, currently placed at Rs 988 levels.
Sharp rise in non-Covid business and strong revenue growth indicated by Thyrocare, Metropolis prop up sentiment
A new all time high shows bullish sentiment is here to stay in these stocks.
Non-Covid revenues are back to 80% of Jan levels. Some expect demand to be 1.2 times pre-Covid level by Diwali