Sebi has received a 150-page letter in which a whistle-blower has accused the company of committing corporate governance and tax-related lapses, besides other securities market-related violations
The stock settled 8% lower at Rs 455 on the BSE on reports that the market regulator Sebi has initiated an inquiry into the affairs of pharma major on the basis of a whistle-blower complaint.
The generic version is therapeutic equivalent to Organon's Ganirelix Acetate injection, 250 mcg/0.5 ml
The whistle-blower accused the company of committing corporate governance and tax-related lapses, besides other securities market-related violations
According to sources, alleged irregularities by the company's promoters and others in raising funds through FCCBs are also likely to be investigated by the watchdog
Sun Pharma's outlook remains muted amid multiple negatives
Sun Pharma stock is yet to recover from Wednesday's fall on the bourses when it hit a six-month low after a foreign brokerage firm raised concerns around corporate governance practices
The stock dipped 7% to Rs 475, its lowest level since June 6, 2018 on the BSE.
Sun Pharma Monday said it will acquire Japan-based Pola Pharma for around USD 1 million to strengthen its presence in dermatology segment across the globe. The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pola Pharma, which is engaged in research and development, manufacture, sale and distribution of branded and generic products in Japan, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said in a statement. Pola Pharma's portfolio mainly comprises dermatology products. It has two manufacturing facilities in Saitama with capabilities to manufacture topical products and injectables. It also has R&D capabilities to develop new technologies and formulations. "This acquisition is in line with our strategy to strengthen our global dermatology presence. Pola Pharma is a leading dermatology company and it will help us launch our speciality and generic dermatology products in the Japanese market in future," Sun Pharma Executive Vice-President Kirti Ganorkar said. Sun Pharma Japan Country Head .
The company, however, did not disclose the details of the settlement, saying the terms are confidential
Analysts cut earnings estimates on muted India business growth outlook, rising expenses on specialty launches in the US
The stock was down 5 per cent at Rs 533, trading at its lowest level since July 17, 2018, on BSE.
Company misses revenue estimates too, delivering a top line of Rs 69.37 bn, up a moderate 4.3%. Analysts had expected double-digit revenue growth for the quarter
Domestic growth is likely to remain firm going ahead, while US growth led by new launches and speciality products should drive earnings
The company's India business revenues stood at Rs 80.29 billion in 2017-18, a growth of 4 per cent over 2016-17
This strategy will entail taking multiple initiatives, both organic and inorganic as well as assuming measured risks
ILUMYA is one of the key specialty products of Sun Pharma and it was approved by the US health regulator USFDA in March 2018 while the European Commission approved it in September 2018
This speciality drug, Sun claimed, is the first and only form of latanoprost that is not formulated with benzalkonium chloride
The stock has moved higher by 4% to Rs 655, bouncing back 6% from its early morning low of Rs 620 on the BSE on Wednesday.
Halol, a key plant for the drug maker to manufacture injectables and specialty drugs, was under regulatory scanner since 2014