HSBC Mutual Fund entered IPCA Laboratories Limited with 26,76,396 shares, acquiring a 1.05% stake worth ₹48.71 Cr at ₹1823.30 apiece.
A pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer, Ipca Labs produces a wide range of medicines across therapeutic areas including antimalarials, anti-infectives, gastrointestinal treatments, and gynecological formulations. The company operates manufacturing facilities across India and exports its products to international markets. Its distinctive strength lies in its expertise in complex drug formulations, established distribution networks across Indian states, and a focus on affordable healthcare solutions for domestic and global markets.
Indian arm of HSBC Asset Management, the investment arm of HSBC Group with over USD 600 billion in global AUM. Manages over Rs 1 lakh crore in India across equity, debt and hybrid schemes. Previously known for integration of L&T Mutual Fund schemes after acquiring it from L&T Finance in 2022, which significantly expanded the franchise.