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Research Periodic Report Biocon Hits 52-Week High on USFDA Nod, Dixon Rallies on Tech Acquisition, ICICI Prudential Slips on Weak Q1 Metrics

Biocon Hits 52-Week High on USFDA Nod, Dixon Rallies on Tech Acquisition, ICICI Prudential Slips on Weak Q1 Metrics

Written by - Fisdom Research

July 16, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended flat on July 16 after a rangebound trading session.
  • Nifty recovered from an intraday low of 25,121 to close above the 25,200 mark, supported by select buying.
  • Gains in auto, financials, IT, and realty stocks helped offset early losses.
  • Sector-wise, the metal index declined 0.6%, while the pharma index was down 0.3%.
  • On the positive side, realty, auto, FMCG, IT, PSU Bank, and media indices gained between 0.5% to 1.8%.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY PSU BANK 1.8 NIFTY FMCG 0.5
NIFTY MEDIA 1.3 NIFTY AUTO 0.4
NIFTY IT 0.6 NIFTY OIL & GAS 0.2
NIFTY REALTY 0.5 NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES 0.1

Top News

  • Biocon Ltd shares hit a fresh 52-week high on July 16 after its subsidiary received USFDA approval for Kristy, a rapid-acting insulin analog for diabetes treatment.
  • Dixon Technologies rose over 3% after signing a binding term sheet to acquire a 51% stake in Kunshan Q Tech India, gaining access to advanced camera and fingerprint module technology.
  • ICICI Prudential fell 3% as investors reacted to weaker June quarter results, marked by a decline in APE growth, short-term persistency ratios, and investment income.

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
M&M 2.4 SHRIRAMFIN -2.4
WIPRO 2.2 ETERNAL -1.6
TECHM 1.9 SUNPHARMA -1.4

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