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Nifty Pharma down 2.5% as Trump slaps 100% import tariffs; impact decoded

Among individual counters, Sun Pharma slumped 4.87 per cent to a fresh 52-week low of ₹1,548, while Gland Pharma tumbled 4.70 per cent to ₹1,880. Biocon declined 3.68 per cent to ₹342.85.

Dr Reddy's, Sun: Pharma stocks can crash up to 30% on Trump's 100% tariff

Indian pharma shares - Dr.Reddy's, Cipla, Sun, Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma stare at up to 30 downside risk hint technical charts as US President Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on pharma imports.

Trump announces 100% tariff on pharma imports; duties on trucks, furniture

Trump said the new tariffs would not apply to companies that are actively building pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the US

Why Nomura continues to back Glenmark Pharma; Retains 'Buy'; Find out here

Analysts at Nomura continue to back Glenmark Pharma, citing the company's ability to strategically acquire high-potential innovative products.

Sun Pharmaceutical: Domestic, innovation push eyed; Nuvama maintains 'Hold'

Sun Pharma aims to strengthen its domestic formulations business through field force expansion and a generic GLP-1 launch in CY26.

Lupin gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic HIV treatment drug

Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Wednesday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application for Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets of strength 50 mg/200 mg/25 mg, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. This product would be manufactured at Lupin's Nagpur facility, it added. Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets, 50 mg/200 mg/25 mg are bioequivalent to Biktarvy Tablets, 50 mg/200 mg/25 mg of Gilead Sciences, Inc., and indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 25 kg, it added. Citing IQVIA MAT July 2025 data, Lupin said the Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets (Biktarvy) had

Indian drugmakers gear up for ₹600-800 cr insulin pen market post-Novo exit

Novo Nordisk to phase out insulin pens and cartridges in India; Eris, Wockhardt and Lupin prepare to capture Rs 600-800 crore market opportunity from FY26 onwards

7 out of 10 digital projects in India's pharma sector fail: Vector study

Vector Consulting Group study finds pharma firms spend up to ₹75 cr annually on IT systems, but 70% of digital projects fail due to adoption gaps and poor execution

Shilpa Medicare hits 5% upper circuit; here's what sparked the rally today

Around 1:30 PM, Shilpa Medicare shares continued to trade 2.04 per cent higher at ₹833.95 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat at 82,176.17 levels.

Cohance Lifesciences shares slide 8% on block deals; Likely seller here

Cohance Lifesciences shares fell the most since August 14, after about 8.9 per cent stake changed hands on the NSE

India's bulk drug makers start preparing for Ozempic patent expiry

From local giants Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. to suppliers like Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Indian firms are preparing to make bulk drugs

Novartis' Vymada patent revoked, generics set to slash prices by 70%

Novartis lost its Vymada patent in India, enabling generic drugmakers to launch versions that could slash prices by up to 70 per cent and improve access for cardiac patients

NPPA asks pharma firms to pass on GST rate cut benefits from Sept 22

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has asked pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers to pass on the benefit of reduced GST rates to consumers with effect from September 22. "The benefit of reduction in GST rates shall be passed on to consumers/patients effective from September 22, 2025. All the manufacturers /marketing companies selling drugs/formulations shall revise theP of drugs/formulations (including medical devices) accordingly, with effect from September 22," the authority said in an order. The manufacturer and marketing companies shall issue a revised price list or supplementary price list to the dealers, retailers, state drug controllers and the government, reflecting the revised GST rates and revisedP, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) stated. Manufacturer and marketing companies shall take immediate measures to sensitise dealers, retailers, and consumers about the reduction in GST rates through all possible channels of communicatio

Pharma, medtech bodies seek transition time and simpler refunds

Industry bodies asked the govt for a three-month transition period, use of old packaging, and a simpler GST refund mechanism to avoid supply chain disruptions in healthcare

Biocon inaugurates first manufacturing facility in New Jersey's Cranbury

Biocon Ltd on Thursday said it has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in the US, located in Cranbury, New Jersey. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Biocon Generics Inc. (BGI), operates the plant. Biocon acquired the Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) facility from Eywa Pharma Inc in 2023 and has since invested over USD 30 million to establish a plant with an annual production capacity of 2 billion tablets. A few products have already been commercialised from the site, with several more in the pipeline, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. This investment helps Biocon diversify its manufacturing base, strengthen its supply chain and accelerate the expansion of its global footprint, it added. "Biocon's first USFDA-approved formulations facility in New Jersey marks a new chapter in our journey of global expansion," Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon Group, said. The facility reflects the company's long-term commitment to deeper engagement with healthcare provide

Cotec Healthcare files draft papers with Sebi to raise funds through IPO

Pharmaceutical company Cotec Healthcare Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 295 crore, along with an offer for sale (OFS) component of 60 lakh shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Under the OFS, promoters Harsh Tiwari and Vandana Tiwari will offload 30 lakh equity shares each. The company proposes to utilise proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 226.25 crore for setting up anew project aimed at enhancing existing manufacturing capacities and facilitating the manufacture of new products. Besides, a portion of the proceeds will also used for general corporate purposes. Cotec Healthcare is a leading player in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) industry in India. Its CDMO offerings include formulation, loan licensing and commercial manufacturing of

Sun Pharma's Halol plant gets OAI classification from US FDA inspection

US FDA has classified Sun Pharma's Halol facility in Gujarat as OAI, keeping it under import alert, signalling possible enforcement action unless corrective steps are taken

Pharma market grows 8.7% in August; cardiac and anti-diabetic segments lead

The Indian Pharma Market grew 8.7% in August 2025, with the cardiac, anti-diabetic, and anti-neoplastic segments driving growth. Sun Pharma maintained its leadership position

Glenmark Pharma up 3% on DCGI nod to start phase 3 trial of Envafolimab

Around 11:20 PM, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals shares continued to trade higher, up 3.05 per cent at ₹2,051.40 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.25 per cent lower at 80,518.51 levels.

Pharma stock up 37% in 6 mths; Nuvama initiates with 'Buy', eyes 29% gains

According to Nuvama analysts Shrikant Akolkar, Aashita Jain and Gaurav Lakhotia, the company is positioned for robust growth over the medium-term, driven by capacity expansion and product additions.