Wockhardt’s shares surged 19% after the U.S. FDA approved ZAYNICH, a novel intravenous antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections. The drug, combining cefepime and zidebactam, demonstrated superior efficacy over meropenem in a Phase 3 trial. This approval addresses the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
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.