NATCO Pharma shares tumbled 10% on Friday, extending a two-day slump to 28% after weak Q3 results and a target price cut by Nuvama. Profit fell 37.75% YoY, impacted by lower formulations exports and Agrochem weakness. Despite a strong U.S. pipeline and cash reserves, analysts remain cautious on near-term growth.
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