As returns from levorphanol fall on the back of increased competition, Zydus Cadila writes down investment by $37.5m causing Q2 profits to slump 74%. Post successful Phase II trials in the US for NASH and NAFLD indications, its hopes are now pinned on saroglitazar magnesium.

A modest rise in Divi's Labs' custom synthesis business offset strong growth in nutraceuticals, while a gross margin contraction resulted in the firm's net profit falling.

Lupin plans to invest in acquisitions and organic growth in the US and India after selling Japanese subsidiary Kyowa Pharma for an enterprise value of around $525m to Japan private equity group Unison Capital. But the Indian firm stresses it is not exiting Japan and will continue to look for marketing partnerships.

Lupin plans to invest in acquisitions and organic growth in the US and India after selling Japanese subsidiary Kyowa Pharma for an enterprise value of around $525m to Japan private equity group Unison Capital. But the Indian firm stresses it is not exiting Japan and will continue to look for marketing partnerships.

Despite 10% revenue growth, Lupin ended up with a second-quarter loss from a one-time charge from settling a US lawsuit and the sale of its Japan injectables business. The firm is now counting on levothyroxine and secnidazole to carry it through the next few quarters, amid speculation that it might divest its Japanese subsidiary. 

Despite 10% revenue growth, Lupin ends up with a second-quarter loss from a one-time charge from settling a US lawsuit and the sale of its Japan injectables business. It's now counting on levothyroxine and secnidazole to carry it through the next few quarters, amid speculation that it might divest its Japanese subsidiary.