The drug major said that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has agreed to acquire 428,571 ordinary shares (equivalent to 12.5% stake) in WRS Bioproducts, Australia.

Indiabulls Housing Finance slumped 5.63% to Rs 229.70, declining for the second session.

Apollo Tyres Ltd, Cosmo Films Ltd, Aegis Logistics Ltd and West Coast Paper Mills Ltd are among the other losers in the BSEs A group today, 05 March 2021.

Eros International Media Ltd, Prime Focus Ltd, Zee Learn Ltd and Oswal Green Tech Ltd are among the other losers in the BSEs B group today, 05 March 2021.

The state-run coal major said its board approved a second interim dividend of Rs 5 per share for the financial year 2020-21.

Indoco Remedies Ltd recorded volume of 5.35 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 7.64 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 70027 shares

BEML rose 0.44% to Rs 1,199.90 after the company said that it has appointed Deloitte Haskins & Sells, as consultant for advising, undertaking and implementing demerger of non-core assets of the company.

Financials stocks were trading with losses, with the S&P BSE Finance index falling 106.67 points or 1.37% at 7685.04 at 13:48 IST.

Telecom stocks were trading with losses, with the S&P BSE Telecom index falling 20.58 points or 1.5% at 1355.3 at 13:48 IST.

Metal stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the S&P BSE Metal index falling 294.85 points or 2.07% at 13917.8 at 13:48 IST.

Max Healthcare Institute fell 1.82% to Rs 191.7 after the company launched a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of equity shares on Thursday (4 March 2021).

Britannia Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 3505.5, up 0.1% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 13.76% in last one year as compared to a 36.81% gain in NIFTY and a 15.53% gain in the Nifty FMCG.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is quoting at Rs 2201.35, up 0.2% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 0.57% in last one year as compared to a 36.81% jump in NIFTY and a 15.53% jump in the Nifty FMCG.

Dabur India Ltd is quoting at Rs 526.25, up 0.39% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 5.13% in last one year as compared to a 36.81% jump in NIFTY and a 15.53% jump in the Nifty FMCG.

Lambodhara Textiles Ltd, Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd, Forbes & Company Ltd and Palash Securities Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSEs B group today, 05 March 2021.

Surya Roshni Ltd, Balaji Telefilms Ltd, TV18 Broadcast Ltd and Delta Corp Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSEs A group today, 05 March 2021.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT slipped 0.30% to Rs 302.14, declining for the third session.

The multiplex chain operator announced the launch of its 6-screen property in Forum Centre City Mall, Mysuru on Friday, 5 March 2021.

Shilpa Medicare has received United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)s tentative approval for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA), apremilast tablets, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg.

Prism Johnson Ltd registered volume of 4.29 lakh shares by 10:48 IST on BSE, a 7.78 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 55169 shares

PNB Housing Finance and Yes Bank have entered into a strategic co&8208;lending agreement to offer convenient and customized retail loans to homebuyers at competitive interest rates.

Shares of Heranba Industries were currently trading at Rs 878 per share at 10:27 IST on the BSE, at a premium of 40.03% as compared to the issue of Rs 627 apiece.

Energy stocks were trading with gains, with the S&P BSE Energy index increasing 39.33 points or 0.58% at 6786.89 at 09:48 IST.

Utilties stocks were trading with gains, with the S&P BSE Utilities index increasing 15.93 points or 0.72% at 2214.44 at 09:48 IST.

Oil and Gas stocks were trading in the positive zone, with the S&P BSE Oil&Gas index rising 257.33 points or 1.6% at 16319.71 at 09:48 IST.