Morning brief · Monday, 20 July 2026

Biotech's new moat: from science to reliable, large scale manufacturing

Week ahead

This week, the earnings season hits its stride with reports anticipated from heavyweights like Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Auto, and Nestlé India, offering a fresh look into corporate health. Investors will also watch for global cues as the European Central Bank holds a policy meeting, while escalating tensions between the US and Iran could introduce volatility in crude oil prices. Closer to home, the commerce ministry is set to release a revamped Index of Core Industries on Monday, providing a new gauge of economic activity.

From the investor's mind

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Sajal Kapoor highlights a significant shift in the biotechnology landscape, noting its evolution into an engineering discipline. As medicine transitions from an analog to a digital paradigm, the critical differentiator is no longer solely scientific discovery. Instead, the capacity to precisely, consistently, and reliably manufacture complex biological products at scale has become the scarce and valuable asset. This emphasizes a move towards operational excellence and robust production capabilities within the biotech sector.

Yesterday's big moves

Home First Finance Company India LimitedNewly DisclosedQuarterly

₹1,242Past year ▼ 10%M.cap ₹13,181 Cr

Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Mutual Fund took a new position in Home First Finance Company India Limited, acquiring 10,51,145 shares, representing a 1.01% stake. The investment is valued at approximately ₹130.55 crore, based on a share price of ₹1241.80.

Home First Finance Company India LimitedNewly DisclosedQuarterly

₹1,242Past year ▼ 10%M.cap ₹13,181 Cr

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund initiated a new position in Home First Finance Company India Limited, acquiring 1,087,750 shares, which represents a 1.04% stake, worth approximately ₹135.1 Cr based on a share price of ₹1241.80.

Home First Finance Company India LimitedNewly DisclosedQuarterly

₹1,242Past year ▼ 10%M.cap ₹13,181 Cr

Kotak Mutual Fund

Kotak Mutual Fund initiated a new position in Home First Finance Company India Limited by acquiring 53,75,312 shares, representing a 5.14% stake. This stake is valued at ₹669.45 crore, based on the share price of ₹1241.80. The transaction crossed the 5% disclosure threshold.

DHP India LtdIncreasedSAST

M.cap ₹155 Cr

Counter Cyclical

Counter Cyclical Investment Private Limited increased its stake in DHP India from 9.35% to 9.54% by buying 5,746 shares in an open market purchase.

V-Guard Industries LimitedDecreasedSAST

₹300Past year ▼ 25%M.cap ₹13,297 Cr

SBI Mutual Fund

SBI Mutual Fund trimmed its stake in V-Guard Industries from 7.29% to 7.01%, selling 12,39,519 shares through an open market transaction.

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