Analysts said the pace of US FDA inspections has again picked-up in the last few months post Covid, and they have seen increased incidents with 483 observations and adverse outcomes
The breach of a critical level after a period of nearly 10 months reflects a shift in sentiment. The overall trend remains bearish as the index is making lower top, lower bottom on the technical chart
Laurus Labs delivered operationally in-line performance, led by healthy traction in CDMO-Synthesis/Non-ARV API segment
Whenever a stock hits a new 52-week low, further fall from a medium-term scale appears realistic, with price endorsing further correction of 10 per cent to 12 per cent.
According to the technical analyst from Anand Rathi, Laurus Labs can rally to Rs 400; while RateGain can jump to Rs 330.
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.
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.