Biocon’s shares surged following USFDA approval for Jobevne, a biosimilar to Avastin, used in treating various cancers. This marks Biocon’s seventh biosimilar approval in the U.S., strengthening its oncology portfolio. With bevacizumab sales reaching $2 billion in the U.S. in 2023, this approval signifies a major milestone for Biocon.
Sector-wise ownership: IT sector tops promoter ownership in Nifty50
Promoter ownership stayed highest in IT; government stake led in Utilities. DMFs hit record highs across sectors, while FPIs trimmed Financials and IT but increased