Healthcare company Lincoln Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of its Vitamin C+ Zinc tablets in Indian markets thus, consolidating its position in a market estimated at about Rs 150 crore in the country and growing at 15 per cent per annum.

ITC informed that it has acquired spices maker Sunrise Foods Private Limited (SWPL) in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 2,150 crore. The announcement was made after the trading hours on Monday. 

Info Edge (India), one of the most active investors among early-stage tech start-ups in the country, announced that it was investing around US$ 6.33 million in Bulbulive Shopping Network Private Limited, a video and live stream-led commerce platform.

Pharma-major, Lupin Limited, announced that it has received tentative approval for its Empagliflozin and Linagliptin tablet in the strengths of 10 mg/5 mg and 25 mg/5 mg from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), to commercialise a generic version of Glyxambi tablets, of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra share prices was trading in the green on Friday, climbing by more than 4 per cent after the bank reported positive June quarter earnings on the back of a decline in bad loans.

The countries leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp announced on Friday that it has invested Rs 84 crore (US$ 11 million) into Ather Energy, an Indian electric vehicle (EV) company, thus taking its shareholding in the company up to 34.58 per cent.

Speciality Chemicals manufacturer, Rossari Biotech Limited, made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Thursday, as the stock listed at Rs 670 on BSE, with a 57.5 per cent premium to its issue price of Rs 425 apiece.

The shares of Unichem Laboratories surged almost 3 per cent from its day’s low on Wednesday after the company announced that it has received abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approval from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its Amiodarone tablets, USP, 200 mg.

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services were up by 14 per cent in the early trading session on Wednesday after the stock went ex-rights today.

Tata Communications informed the exchanges on Tuesday that it has secured Type B licence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Info Edge (India) Limited informed the bourses on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary to invest up to Rs 10.6 crore in Bizcrum Infotech Private Limited.

On Friday, Zydus Cadila announced that it has received approval from Mexican regulatory authority, COFEPRIS, to conduct clinical trials with its biological therapy, Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b, 'PegiHepTM'. The trials are scheduled to begin in July 2020. They will be open-label, randomized ad comparator-controlled to evaluate safety, efficacy and tolerability in patients with COVID-19.

On Thursday, pharma company Zydus Cadila announced that it has received approval from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its supplemental abbreviated new drug application (SANDA) for Doxycycline Injection USP, 100mg/vial.

The shares of Salasar Techno Engineering were trading in green after the company declared after trading hours on Tuesday that it has received an order for the supply of 189 telecom towers to American Tower Corporation (ATC) Nigeria for a total consideration of US$ 2.43 million (Rs 18.50 crore at current exchange rate).

Dilip Buildcon announced that its joint venture was declared as the L-1 bidder for the tender floated by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a highway project in Jharkhand and Bihar.

On Tuesday, pharma major Cipla Limited declared that it has been granted approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Icatibant Injectable 30mg/3mL by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

In a landmark move, Indian pharma giant, Biocon announced that it has received approval from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to market Itolizumab injection in the strengths of 25 mg/5 ml for severe COVID-19 patients.

In the early trading session on Monday, stock of Asian Hotels (West) Limited (AHWL) fell by over 3 per cent after credit rating agency, India Ratings downgraded the company's long-term issuer rating to 'IND BBB-' from 'IND BBB' and placed it on Rating Watch Negative (RWN).

Delhi-based oil PSU, GAIL (India) Limited declared plans to invest in companies operating in the area of compressed bio-gas (CBG) through its start-up initiative 'Pankh'.

Reliance Industries and British Petroleum (BP) on Friday, announced the start of their Indian fuels and mobility joint venture (JV) namely, Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML).

The shares of Praj Industries climbed by 3 per cent on Thursday after the company announced it was entering into the global renewable chemicals and materials (RCM) industry.

In the early trading session on Thursday, the stock of Strides Pharma Science was trading in green after the company made an announcement that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Strides Pharma Global Private Limited was granted regulatory approval by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate capsules of 50 mg/325 mg/40 mg/30 mg.

In the early trading session on Wednesday, stock of Panache Digilife Limited soared by 10 per cent after the company announced that it had secured an order worth Rs 19 crore from a leading education company in India.

Automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki informed the bourses on Tuesday of its tie-up with Axis Bank in a bid to offer easy financing options for potential car buyers.

During a con-call with its investors, Gurugram-based Apollo Tyres stated its decision to cut down capital expenditure by Rs 400 crore and its fixed costs by about 20 per cent in the current fiscal year amidst the challenging business environment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In its 2019-20 annual report, Bengaluru-based Biocon Limited stated that it aims to list its biosimilar unit Biocon Biologics in the next two to three years, subject to market conditions.

According to its 2019-20 annual report, HDFC Limited has plans to secure up to Rs 1.25 lakh crore by issuing debt securities via various modes.

In the latest big-ticket investment in the digital unit of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corporation will invest Rs 1,894.5 crore in Jio Platforms, joining the list of marquee firms, who have recently invested in RIL’s digital unit.

Kolkata-based infrastructure company, GPT Infraprojects announced after trading hours on Thursday that it has received an order worth Rs 102.80 crore from National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).

The shares of Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) slipped by 1.32 per cent on Thursday after the company reported its monthly sales numbers for the month of June.

MPS Limited, a company providing content and offering technological services to academic and educational publishers, announced in a filing with the stock exchanges that it acquired publishing platform Highwire for a deal worth US$ 7.1 million (around Rs 53.63 crore).

Asian Granito India Limited (AGIL), one of the largest manufacturers of quartz in India informed the exchanges that owing to a sharp decline in CVV and anti-dumping duty by USA on the import of Indian quartz, the company is set to benefit in terms of export sales to USA.

On Wednesday, Alembic Pharma announced that it has received approval from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Doxycycline Hyclate tablets USP, in dozes of 75 mg and 150 mg.

A joint statement by the two companies on Wednesday stated that US-based Carlyle Group will invest US$ 235 million in Airtel's data centre business, Nxtra Data.

Vedanta Resources revealed in a statement that the company was in the process of arranging finances for delisting upon receiving approval for the same from the shareholders last week. Previously in the month of May, the board of Vedanta Limited had authorized the proposal by the promoter to delist the company.

The shares of Endurance Technologies were trading in green on Friday after the company reported that its net profit rose 19.51 per cent to Rs 427.69 crore in the year ended March 2020, as compared to its previous fiscal year.

ABB Power Grid informed the bourses that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NITW), Telangana to drive smart electric grid technology education, skill development and research.

The shares of Cyient Limited posted a strong intraday rally on Thursday after the company announced that it has joined Microsoft Azure Certified for internet of things (IoT) thereby, ensuring its customers with IoT solutions along with, hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure loT services.

Digital solutions and technology service company, Zensar Technology, announced that it has entered into a new relationship with ThoughtSpot, a leader in search and AI-driven analytics to offer the latter’s search and AI-driven analytics to its customers.

On Wednesday, JM Financial Private Equity announced that it had completed its proposed investment of Rs 40 crore into Coimbatore-based co-living operator, Isthara Parks Private Limited. The investment was completed in two tranches between July 2019 and June 2020.

The shares of JMC Projects India rallied by up to 14 per cent on Wednesday after the civil engineering and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company announced that it had secured new orders amounting to Rs 938 crore.

The shares of Glenmark Pharma slipped over 6 per cent in Tuesday's trade on profit-booking post a steep recent rise earlier this week. Data from NSE bulk deals showed that HSBC Pooled Investment Fund offloaded 18,79,542 shares of the stock at Rs 527.77.

The stocks of Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) were trading in green on Friday after the company informed the exchanges that it won an export order worth US$ 1,10,000 for the supply of truck steel wheels in July 2020, from a client in US.

India’s largest integrated power company, Tata power announced on Friday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) received a letter of award (LoA) to develop a solar project in Maharashtra with a capacity of 100 MW by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).

Large-cap gold finance company, Muthoot Finance, remains to be an outperformer in the non-banking financial (NBFC) space, which has been plagued by the rising pressure on asset quality and liquidity issues.

Information technology giant, Tata Consultancy Services announced on Thursday that it is partnering with IBM and expanding their global alliance in a bid to help clients accelerate their digital and cognitive enterprise transformations to IBM public cloud.

The shares of Praj Industries were trading in green on Wednesday after the company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop Lygos’ proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid.

Wipro Gallagher Solutions (WGS), a leading provider of loan origination software solutions and a part of Wipro Limited, announced on Monday that it was joining hands with DocMagic, a provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services in a partnership, which will enable the company to advance its digital mortgage process.

India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) informed the bourses that it has collaborated with IndusInd Bank in a bid to offer attractive finance schemes for its customers.

On Monday, Tata Power declared that its renewable energy arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) received a letter of award (LoA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to construct a 120 MW solar project in the state of Gujarat, India.

On Monday, Sun Pharma announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) for Ilumya, a plaque psoriasis medicine, in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.

On Friday, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and its subsidiaries informed the bourses, after-market hours that the company launched Colchicine tablets USP in the US markets. The drug is available in 0.6 mg tablets in bottle count sizes of 30s and 100s.

Thursday brought with it an announcement from pharma company, Lupin Limited stating that it had been granted approval by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Albendazole Tablets USP, 200 mg.

IT company, Wipro Limited declared its tie-up with CloudKnox Security, a cybersecurity start-up, to enable enterprises to proactively safeguard and manage their hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure by detecting and remediating over-permissioned identities.

On Wednesday, pharmaceutical company, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories announced that it has successfully acquired specific business divisions of Wockhardt Limited's branded generics business in India and internationally in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The business transfer agreement had been signed earlier this year, in February, for an upfront consideration of Rs 1,850 crore.

On Tuesday, state-owned company Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) informed the bourses that it successfully commissioned a 270MW thermal unit at the 4x270 MW Bhadradri thermal power project at Manuguru in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana.

On Monday, Infosys informed the bourses that it has partnered up with the market leader in AI-enhanced process mining and process excellence software, Celonis, to transform ERP modernisation and business process optimization.

Automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, declared that it has specially made a 5 MW carport style photovoltaic solar power plant in Gurugram, India in a bid to reinforce its promise towards a greener future by progressing to create sustainable manufacturing.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries informed the bourses of its commencement of Phase-2 clinical trials on AQCH, a phytopharmaceutical drug for treating COVID-19.

On Thursday, auto manufacturer Ashok Leyland announced the launch of its range of modular trucks, AVTR with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology. The AVTR line-up is India's first modular truck platform in the CV industry offering various options of axle configurations, loading spans, suspensions, cabins and drivetrains on a single platform for the entire range of rigid trucks, tractors and tippers in the 18.5T to 55T category.

India's largest stainless steel producer, Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) declared that it has bounced back in terms of export volumes in the months of May and June 2020 by ramping up production in global markets. The steel giant's strategic initiative to recapture volumes in the export market has led to progressive results.

Government of India undertaking company, Gail (India) Limited informed the bourses after-market hours on Wednesday that it has joined hands with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to secure cooperation in the development of trigeneration projects in India. It signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect.

On Wednesday, Lupin Limited informed the bourses that it has signed agreements with three companies namely Cresco Pharma B.V, Exeltis Healthcare S.L and Macure Pharma ApS with an objective of commercialization of its orphan drug NaMuscla (mexiletine) in EU territories.

Global company, Mindteck (India) Limited declared that it has landed a full development project of high value from a semiconductor equipment manufacturing client based in US.

Among the largest solar EPC solution providers in the world, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL), has informed the bourses that it has authorized the operations of its first solar PV project in Oman, thus becoming the first Indian company to have done so in that region.

Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCL) announced that it intends to acquire Cisco’s self-optimising network (SON) technology in a bid to help the company meet the growing needs of its customers in the telecommunication industry as the technology has become a major component in a move towards 5G networks.

Friday brought with it the news that drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has been granted approval by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to initiate a clinical trial of Nafamostat Mesilate for treating COVID-19 patients.

Automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki has informed the bourses of its tie up with HDFC Bank Limited aimed at offering a range of adjustable finance schemes for car purchasers.

On Wednesday, mining company, Vedanta Limited announced that credit rating agency, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has downgraded the long term issuer rating of the company to IND AA- from the earlier rating of IND AA, revising its outlook from stable to negative.

Millers Mutual has partnered with global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance, Majesco Limited to use their cloud-native Digital1^st Insurance platform in order to develop their engagement and experience for agents, customers and employees.

Pharma major, Glenmark announced on Wednesday that it has received approval for Chlorzoxazone Tablets USP, 375 mg and 750 mg from United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA).

Indoco Remedies announced receipt of approval from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) of its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Succinylcholine Chloride injection USP multi‐dose vial.

Integrated global pharmaceutical company, Glenmark announced that it is planning to start a new open-label study to test the combined efficacy of two anti-viral drugs namely, Favipiravir and Umifenovir as a potential COVID-19 treatment strategy.

Vakrangee Limited announced that it has collaborated with government-owned, Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank (CRGB) for banking business correspondent (BC) point services for Nextgen Vakrangee Kendra in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Pharma major Lupin Limited announced on Friday that United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had given the company approval for its Trientine Hydrochloride capsules USP, 250 mg. The company will now be able to market a generic equivalent of Syprine capsules, 250 mg of Bausch Health US, LLC.

IndusInd Bank announced that it has expanded the capabilities of its video banking services, with the integration of ‘Video KYC’ platform, thus offering a fully-integrated, zero-contact, completely digital account opening facility for booking fixed deposits in just a few steps.

On Thursday, Welspun Corp Limited informed the bourses that the company has been awarded contracts for the supply of 102 kilometre-tonne (KMT) of pipes from various parties.

Shares of Ajanta Pharma were trading in green on Thursday after the pharma company reported strong numbers for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

Pharma major Lupin Limited announced that it had launched an authorised generic version of Bausch Health’s Apriso (Mesalamine extended-release capsules 0.375 gm) in US Market.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited informed the bourses on Tuesday that its joint venture, Aleor Dermaceuticals Limited has received approval from United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) Clobetasol Propionate shampoo, 0.05 per cent.

On Monday, Praj Industries and Sekab E-Technology AB (Sweden) signed a cooperation agreement to upgrade and commercialise base technology for producing advanced biofuels and biochemicals from forest residue as feedstock.

Drug major, Zydus Cadila announced on Saturday that it has received a tentative approval from United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Droxidopa capsules, in the strengths of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg.

Manappuram Finance Ltd, one of India's leading NBFCs, declared its results for FY 2019-20 on Friday. The company reported a full-year consolidated profit after tax of Rs 1,461.8 crore, a sharp increase of 55.7 per cent over the previous year's figure of Rs 938.9 crore. 

Leading private sector bank, Federal Bank Limited, joined hands with MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, for a strategic partnership to offer a cost-effective direct to bank account credit option for customers in India.

IT major, Infosys Limited and NICE Actimize, a leader in autonomous financial crime management, announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration.

Hexaware Technologies Ltd, one of the fastest-growing next-gen providers of IT services, has launched Amaze for Data & AI, the new cloud transformation solution for taking on-premise data warehouses and analytics ecosystems to cloud.

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited reported its financial performance for the quarter and year-ended March 2020.

Global investment firm-Carlyle Group announced that its affiliated entity; CA Harbor Investments agreed to acquire an equity stake of up to 74 per cent in SeQuent Scientific Limited, the largest pure-play animal healthcare company in India.

Tata Power strategic engineering division (Tata Power SED), a division of Tata Power Company Limited, announced the signing of a contract with Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for infrastructure modernisation of 37 airfields of Indian Airforce, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard in a contract, which is to be executed over a period of four years.

On Friday, Biocon announced that United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) had issued the company with five observations for its small molecules API manufacturing facility at Biocon Park SEZ, Bommasandra (Bengaluru, Karnataka).

Pharma major, Zydus Cadila informed the bourses after trading hours on Thursday that the company has received a final approval from USFDA to market Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension in the strengths of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg. The drug will be manufactured at the group’s manufacturing facility at SEZ, Ahmedabad.

The shares of Salasar Techno Engineering Limited were trading in green on Thursday after the company announced that it has secured an order for the construction of 220 and 66 kV transmission lines in Yamuna Nagar and Ambala area on a turnkey basis received from Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL).

Welspun Enterprises, part of US$ 2.7 billion Welspun Group, announced on Thursday that it is planning to acquire a build-operate-transfer (BOT) project from Essel group company namely, Mukarba Chowk-Panipat Toll Roads Limited, subject to final approval by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNBHFL) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, in an initiative to support critical research and development (R&D) of a unique prototype material to be used in manufacturing sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) surgical gowns and masks, which would then be supplied to notable government hospitals.

The shares of NIIT Technologies were trading deep in green on Wednesday and surged as much as 19 per cent after the IT company announced its Q4 results after market hours on Tuesday.

On Monday, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) stated that it had floated an expression of interest, inviting companies from around the world to partner with the public sector power equipment major as well as to set up their manufacturing facilities in the country, in-line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative.  

The shares of Alembic Pharmaceuticals were trading in green on Monday, defying the market mood after US drug regulator classified the company's Panelav facility as voluntary action indicated (VAI).

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led integrated global pharmaceutical company, announced that it has received an approval from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct clinical trials on Favipiravir Antiviral tablets on COVID-19 patients.

India's leading content powerhouse, Shemaroo Entertainment, announced that it is launching a new Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC)-Shemaroo TV, a free to air channel, targeting Hindi speaking markets of India.

Gujarat-based pharma company, Hester Biosciences Limited announced on Wednesday that it is joining hands with Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati to work on the vaccine development against COVID-19. The agreement between the two parties was signed on April 15, 2020.