Syngene International Limited
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raised its stake in Syngene International Limited from 5.30% to 6.82%. The fund acquired 61,44,880 shares, increasing its total holding to 2,75,28,631 shares.
India's first Contract Research Organization, Syngene provides integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services through a single platform known as CRAMS. Established in 1993 as a Biocon subsidiary, the company operates extensive research and manufacturing facilities spanning multiple locations across the country. It serves global pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients with end-to-end solutions, from early-stage research through commercial-scale production.
India's second-largest AMC by AUM with over Rs 9 lakh crore managed across 80+ schemes. Joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential plc. CIO S. Naren is one of India's most recognised value investors, known for contrarian macro calls and rotating across market caps well ahead of consensus. ICICI Pru's quarterly portfolio disclosures are among the most closely watched in the industry.