Indian drugmakers anticipate a mixed third quarter. Domestic sales and new specialty drugs will drive growth. US generics will see new product boosts. Contract services and APIs are set for moderate gains. Sun Pharma and Lupin are poised for leadership. Cipla and Dr Reddy’s face softer US sales. Divi’s Laboratories expects strong custom synthesis growth.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs