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Sun Pharma slips nearly 4% as USFDA issues import alert on Halol facility
For the year ended March 31, 2022, supplies to the US market from the Halol facility accounted for approximately 3 per cent of the company's consolidated revenues.
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Laurus Labs hits 52-week low, tanks 7% on margin concerns
Laurus has witnessed severe pricing pressure and lower volumes in its ARV formulations portfolio for five quarters now, resulting in significant pressure on core margins, say analyst.
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Stocks to Watch: Hero MotoCorp, Castrol, Tata Consumer, HFCL, Bikaji Foods
Stocks to Watch Today: Bikaji Foods, Castrol, Hero MotoCorp, Godrej Properties, Tat Consumer, pharma and insurance related shares are likely to be in focus on Monday.
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Indoco Remedies hits 8-month high on hopes of margin boost; stock surges 7%
In the past one week, it rallied 17 per cent, as against 0.35 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex
Aurobindo Pharma slumps 6% amid reports of Sarath Reddy's arrest by ED
According to reports, ED has arrested Sarath Reddy, director of Aurobindo Pharma, under the money laundering act in the now scrapped Delhi Excise policy case.
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HUL, GSK Asia to scrap distribution pact for OTC products by next year
In 2018, HUL had announced that GSK Consumer Healthcare will merge with HUL in an all-stock deal
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Brokerages downgrade Divi's Labs post Q2 letdown; stock falls 11% in 2 days
EBITDA margins declined 767 bps YoY to 33.5 per cent due to high energy and transport costs.
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Cipla Q2 PAT up 11% PAT to Rs 789 cr on strong Covid-adjusted growth rate
The company is de-risking key product Abraxane in case the Goa plant FDA issue is not cleared immediately
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We thrive on products that have limited competition: Top Sun Pharma execs
In a Q&A, the firm's US business head and its group CFO talk about their plans to scale the specialty products business further, and dwell on the company's strategies post-pandemic
 "We thrive on products that have limited competition: Top Sun Pharma execs")
Max Healthcare rallies 5%; hits record high on healthy Q2 results
The growth in Q2FY23 revenue and operating EBITDA were driven by higher occupancies, improved payor mix, and increased ARR in OPD.
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Pharma shares may turnaound soon; Cipla, Sun Pharma, Granules can gain 20%
What do expect from pharma stocks over the next few weeks? Here's what technical charts suggest.
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Sun Pharma gains 2%, conquers Rs 1,000-mark after gap of over 7 years
The stock traded higher for the third straight day and has gained nearly 4 per cent during the period. It quoted at its highest level since May 2015.
Gland Pharma plunges 13%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q2 results
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin contracted 150 bps to 33 per cent from 38 per cent in a year ago quarter.
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Sensex snaps 7-day winning run, falls 288 pts; RIL slips 1.5%, Nestle 3%
CLOSING BELL: The top drags were Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, Kotak Bank, RIL, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, and IndusInd Bank as they fell in the range of 1 per cent to 3 per cent
 "Sensex snaps 7-day winning run, falls 288 pts; RIL slips 1.5%, Nestle 3%")
Laurus Labs hits 4-month low; stock slips 14% in 3 days post mixed Q2FY23
Despite mixed Q2FY23 performance, brokerages retain their 'buy' rating on Laurus Labs with a target price in the range of Rs 610 and Rs 630 per share.
 "Laurus Labs hits 4-month low; stock slips 14% in 3 days post mixed Q2FY23")
We won't make an acquisition just because we have to: Piramal Pharma chief
In a Q&A, Nandini Piramal, chairperson of the firm, says the company currently sees great scope in expanding and organically growing the OTC business, and wants to build more consumer focused brands
 "We won't make an acquisition just because we have to: Piramal Pharma chief")
Biocon falls 12% in 5 days on one major deficiency alert for API unit
The pharma company said it will respond to the European medical regulator with appropriate corrective and preventive actions within the stipulated time.
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Nifty Pharma index surpasses 200-DMA; Cipla, Granules can soar up to 15%
The Pharma benchmark has outperformed the overall market in recent trading sessions; sustenance above 200-DMA is likely to trigger further gains for it
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Nifty Pharma outshines benchmarks, up 2%; Cipla, Sun Pharma hit 52-wk highs
Shares of Glenmark Pharma, Granules India, Divi's Laboratories, Torrent Pharma, Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma, surged in the range of 2 per cent to 6 per cent in Monday's intra-day trade
Sun Pharma extends rally, surges 7% in two days; now trades at 5-month high
Sun Pharma could see structural growth and be relatively insulated from the adverse price erosion scenario in the US, according to analysts.
