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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday reported a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 252 crore in the September quarter, aided by robust sales across segments. The drug maker posted a net profit of Rs 217 crore for the July-September quarter of last fiscal. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 1,010 crore for the September quarter compared with Rs 957 crore in the year-ago period, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. The company said its board declared a special interim dividend of Rs 12 per equity share of face value of Rs 10 each. "As we mark our centenary year in India, we are happy to announce a special interim dividend to our shareholders. Our performance reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and innovation," GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals MD Bhushan Akshikar said. The drugmaker said its key brands held their market share and continued to stay in line with the respective category performance. Augmentin ..

Updated On: 29 Oct 2024 | 5:03 PM IST

The brokerage has estimated a 9 per cent earnings growth over FY24-26 for GSK Pharma

Updated On: 21 Aug 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 132.25 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK Pharma) said in a regulatory filing

Updated On: 02 Aug 2024 | 5:02 PM IST

The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 32 per equity share on face value of Rs 10 each for the year ended 31 March 2024, subject to approval of members at 99th Annual General Meeting

Updated On: 17 May 2024 | 6:45 PM IST

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Updated On: 16 May 2024 | 4:29 AM IST

GSK said in the lawsuit that Pfizer and BioNTech's Comirnaty vaccines violate the company's patent rights in mRNA-vaccine innovations developed "more than a decade before" the outbreak of COVID-19

Updated On: 25 Apr 2024 | 8:48 PM IST

Even as the top pharmaceutical peers delivered a double digit growth in the December quarter, sales for GSK Pharma at Rs 805 crore was flat

Updated On: 11 Apr 2024 | 10:21 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has also established an Omnichannel Team, leveraging technology to enhance its reach and coverage across target segments

Updated On: 07 Dec 2023 | 11:38 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said its board has approved a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for a certain segment of employees under a strategic review of the business. In a regulatory filing, the drug firm said its board has approved a commercial transformation initiative as part of a strategic review of the business. "As part of the transformation and to continue to remain competitive, the company will explore new innovative solutions, including omnichannel strategy, to expand its reach and coverage to the target segments," the drug firm said. Further, the company has launched a voluntary retirement scheme for commercial function employees in field sales and head office. The initiative includes provisions for financial and transition support. The financial impact will be communicated separately, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals said.

Updated On: 16 Nov 2023 | 7:37 PM IST

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Updated On: 10 Sep 2023 | 9:51 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said its consolidated net profit increased by 11 per cent to Rs 132 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. The drug maker had reported a net profit of Rs 119 crore in the April-June quarter of the last fiscal. Its total income rose to Rs 798 crore in the first quarter against Rs 773 crore in the year-ago period, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. "Despite the strong external headwinds, GSK remains focused on delivering best-in-class competitive performance and driving operational efficiencies. We remain committed to explore new growth opportunities and improving our leadership in key therapy areas," GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals MD Bhushan Akshikar said. Shares of the company were trading 0.3 per cent down at Rs 1,399.20 apiece on the BSE.

Updated On: 26 Jul 2023 | 3:51 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday reported a 9.45 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 164.56 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2022. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 150.35 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK Pharma) said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 802.3 crore as against Rs 815.92 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses were lower at Rs 590.1 crore compared to Rs 636.56 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. "General medicines portfolio grew by 10 per cent led by anti-infectives and dermatology therapies...Vaccine sales were down for the quarter in a declining self-pay vaccines market. However, we continue to gain market share for key vaccine brands," GSK Pharma Managing Director Bhushan Akshikar said. During the quarter, he said, the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), 2022

Updated On: 07 Feb 2023 | 8:36 PM IST

/ -- Sai Life Sciences, a leading global Contract Research, Development & Manufacturing Organisation (CRO-CDMO), today announced the joining of Stephen Hermitage (Steve) as Vice President, CMC. In this role Steve will join the global R&D leadership team at Sai Life Sciences, where he will add further deep scientific, process development and drug development experience to the R&D organisation. Making the announcement, Sauri Gudlavalleti, Chief Operating Officer said, "Over the past few years, our team has established a formidable reputation for itself as a high-quality scientific unit that can solve complex chemistry challenges. I am delighted to welcome Steve, a pharma industry veteran, onboard at Sai Life Sciences. His addition to our global delivery team further strengthens our ongoing efforts to build strong client partnerships and exceed client expectations by raising the bar on innovation, speed, and efficiency. Steve joins Sai Life Sciences from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Updated On: 22 Nov 2022 | 4:44 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals on Friday said its net profit increased 3 per cent to Rs 193 crore in the second quarter ended September. The drug maker had reported a net profit from continuing operations at Rs 187 crore in the July-September period of the previous fiscal. However, revenue from operations declined to Rs 906 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 916 crore in the year-ago period, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. "GSK India has delivered another quarter of strong performance in general medicines and specialty business, gaining market share. We hope to build on this momentum in the coming quarters and continue to focus on our key brands to drive sustainable profitable growth," GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Managing Director Sridhar Venkatesh said. Vaccines business was impacted due to low vaccination rates as the overall market for the self-pay segment in which the company operates continues to decline, he ...

Updated On: 11 Nov 2022 | 8:02 PM IST

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Updated On: 15 Sep 2022 | 8:04 AM IST

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Updated On: 01 Sep 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

Drug manufacturers GlaxoSmithKline on Monday said its consolidated net profit increased to Rs 116 crore in the first quarter. Shares of the company closed at Rs 1,726.20 on BSE, said reports

Updated On: 25 Jul 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

Revenue from operations rose to Rs 810 crore for the fourth quarter, compared with Rs 744 crore in the year-ago period, the pharmaceutical major said in a regulatory filing

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 1:05 AM IST

The results underscore a comeback for GSK in the race to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic after it failed to bring a vaccine to the market so far

Updated On: 09 Feb 2022 | 4:51 PM IST

The management expects this positive momentum to continue through the second half of the year driving the company towards the better end of a meaningful performance improvement.

Updated On: 25 Nov 2021 | 12:20 PM IST