Dr Reddy’s shares plunged 9% on Thursday after the drugmaker reported a weak Q1 FY27 performance, with net profit tumbling 69% year-on-year to Rs 443 crore and revenue declining 6% to Rs 8,071 crore. Earnings were hit by a Rs 240 crore semaglutide API-related impact, including inventory provisions, while higher solvent and freight costs due to the Middle East conflict further squeezed EBITDA margins.
Govt to sell up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper via OFS; floor price at 10% discount
The government will sell a 3% stake in Hindustan Copper through an OFS at Rs 514 per share, with an option to divest another 3%.