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Akums Drugs tanks 10%, falls below issue price on weak Q2 earnings

In two days, the stock price of Akums Drugs has declined 19% to Rs 645.30 and fallen below its issue price of Rs 679 per share.

Suven, Cohance aim to double combined biz revenue to Rs 6,000 cr by FY29

Merger-bound Suven Pharmaceuticals and Cohance Lifesciences aim to more than double their combined revenue to around Rs 6,000 crore by FY29 by undertaking both organic and inorganic growth routes, a top company official said. The entities reported a combined revenue of Rs 2,392 crore in FY24. The merged entity aims to put in place an aggressive plan to more than double revenue to Rs 6,000 crore by FY29 through both organic and inorganic growth routes, Suven Pharma Managing Director Prasada Raju said. The merger between Suven and Cohance has received approval from both NSE & BSE. As directed by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the shareholders meeting of both Suven Pharmaceuticals and Cohance Lifesciences amalgamation will be held on November 28, 2024. Once finalised and approved, the combined entity will focus on three core growth drivers: pharma CDMO, specialty chemicals CDMO, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). "Together, we're building a powerhouse poised to ...

Here's why Natco Pharma share price gained over 4% on October 7; details

Natco Pharma share rose after the company announced that Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc & Novo Nordisk have reached a settlement of the US patent litigation related to generic Ozempic (Semaglutide)

CVS Health likely to explore options including potential break-up

CVS is led by healthcare industry veteran Karen Lynch, who previously headed the Aetna unit and is temporarily overseeing the business with Chief Financial Officer Tom Cowhey

Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D: Report

India's regulatory and policy reforms are crucial for shaping the future of pharmaceutical research and development by streamlining approval processes, strengthening IP protections and incentivising innovation, as several policy challenges continue to hinder the growth of R&D in the sector, according to a report. As the country modernises its regulatory framework and enhances collaboration with global regulatory agencies, India is well-positioned to become a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, as per the report by Deloitte and industry chamber ASSOCHAM. It acknowledged that India's pharmaceutical ecosystem is transforming significantly, supported by comprehensive regulatory and policy reforms to foster innovation and growth. The regulatory framework, which governs drug discovery, development and commercialisation, is being actively enhanced to streamline approval processes, increase transparency and reduce barriers to entry for innovative products. However, the report ...

Nifty Pharma, FMCG indices range-bound; Check support and other levels here

The Nifty Pharma Index is currently trading in a defined range between 23,700 and 22,700. This suggests that the market is experiencing indecision, with neither buyers nor sellers dominating.

Lupin shares hit 52-week high: Here's what is fueling the pharma stock

Lupin shares have yielded a return of 74.72 per cent year-to-date, while the Sensex, on the other hand, has advanced 13.72 per cent in 2024

Entod Pharmaceuticals gets DCGI approval for eye drops to treat presbyopia

Entod Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to market eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia. The Mumbai-based drugmaker has received a final approval for PresVu eye drops and plans to introduce it in the domestic market in the first week of October. The approval follows an earlier recommendation by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). PresVu is the first eye drop in India specifically developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition that typically impacts those over 40. "This DCGI approval is a major step forward in our mission to transform eye care in India. PresVu is more than just a product; it's a solution that stands to improve the lives of millions by offering them greater visual independence," Entod Pharmaceuticals CEO Nikkhil K Masurkar said. According to industry ...

Akums Drugs scripts a turnaround, reports Rs 60 cr profit in Q1FY25

Akum's revenue from operations in Q1FY25 came in at Rs 1019.1 crore, a rise of 5.08 per cent Y-o-Y

Here's why Abbott India stock price surged 5% on August 8; details here

The uptick in the pharma company's stock price came after it posted a healthy set of numbers in the June quarter of financial year 2025 (Q1FY25).

Pharma firm Rubicon Research files draft papers for Rs 1,085-cr IPO

Pharmaceutical formulation company Rubicon Research Ltd has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to garner Rs 1,085 crore through an initial share sale. The company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 500 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of shares valued at Rs 585 crore by promoter, General Atlantic Singapore RR Pte Limited, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday. At present, General Atlantic owns over 57 per cent stake in Rubicon Research. The company proposes to utilise proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 310 crore for payment of debt. Also, funds will be used for supporting inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions as well as other strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes. Rubicon Research is a pharmaceutical formulations company, driven by innovation through focused research and development, with an increasing portfolio of speciality produ

Senores Pharma files IPO with Sebi, aims to raise Rs 500 cr via fresh issue

Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The Ahmedabad-based company's IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 27 lakh equity shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The offer also includes a reservation for a subscription by eligible employees. The pharma company may consider raising up to Rs 100 crore as pre-IPO placement. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from its fresh issuance will be utilised for setting up a manufacturing facility for the production of sterile injections in its Atlanta facility; funding the working capital requirements of the company and its subsidiaries; supporting inorganic growth through acquisition and other strategic initiatives and payment of debt. Besides, a portion will

Zydus Life stock price jumps 6% on USFDA nod for Valsartan tablets

The shares surged after the pharmaceutical major announced that it has secured final nod from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Valsartan tablets.

Q1 results preview: Niche US products, domestic growth may boost pharma biz

Brokerages expect aggregate sales growth of 11 per cent, and 21 per cent earnings growth during this period

Investors lap up shares of Emcure, Bansal Wire; bids cross Rs 1.25 trillion

The demand for both issuances reflects the positive sentiment among investors and could be a harbinger for more initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming weeks, said industry players

Indian pharma sites outpace global standards in USFDA inspections for 2023

The USFDA categorised 13 per cent (19 out of 145 inspections) of Indian facilities as 'Official Action Indication'(OAI), which is lower than the global average of 15 per cent OAIs

Cipla: Timely new launches, India outperformance key for margin gains

Brokerages maintain add/buy rating on the stock

Piramal Pharma open to partnerships in OTC; eyes further debt reduction

Piramal said that they are focusing on organic growth across all their verticals - OTC business in India, complex hospital generics, and the Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) business

Pharma firms bank on 'mother brands' to bolster new products: Report

A search conducted by Pharmarack showed that brands of any company, labelled under their mother brands, were observed to enjoy greater market share among their peers

Sun Pharma recalls around 55,000 bottles of generic medication in US

Sun Pharma is recalling about 55,000 bottles of a generic medication to treat bowel disease in the American market, according to the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). As per the latest Enforcement Report by the US health regulator, New Jersey-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc, a unit of the Mumbai-headquartered drug major, is recalling 54,960 bottles of Mesalamine extended-release capsules in the American market. Mesalamine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The affected lot of capsules have been manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries at its Mohali-based manufacturing plant and distributed in the US market by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. As per the USFDA, the company has initiated the Class II recall due to "Failed Dissolution Specifications". The company initiated the Class II recall on February 5 this year. As per the USFDA, a class II recall is initiated in a situation in which the use of, or