Zydus Lifesciences’ shares dipped 2% after completing the $166.4 million acquisition of US-based Assertio Holdings Inc. The deal, finalized through a subsidiary, makes Assertio a wholly-owned entity, bolstering Zydus’s specialty and oncology supportive-care therapies pipeline. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s innovative drug offerings.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.