AKUMS

** Shares of Akums Drugs AKUM.NS rise 2.1% to 519 rupees apiece

** Citi Research initiates coverage of the co, which is a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), with "buy"

** Brokerage sets PT of 700 rupees, implying a 12-month return of 37.8%

** Says AKUM has an edge over competition in terms of scale, manufacturing capabilities

** Adds recent weakness due to correction in the prices of active pharma ingredients (API) will be transient, expects recovery in fiscal 2026 and 2027

** AKUM's 100-million-euro CDMO contract from a global pharma company will aid earnings, showcases potential to make inroads in international markets, says Citi

** AKUM shares down 19% in 2025 so far, nearly twice as much as the 9.5% drop in Nifty 500 index .NIFTY500 - data compiled by LSEG

(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)

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Jan 22 (Reuters) - Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd AKUM.NS:

• AKUMS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS - INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS SEARCH AT AKUMS OFFICES AND UNITS

• AKUMS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD - BUSINESS OPERATIONS CONTINUE AS USUAL WITH MINOR HICCUPS

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Nov 26 (Reuters) - Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd AKUM.NS:

• AKUMS DRUGS - TIES UP WITH JAGDALE FOR MARKETING READY TO DRINK NUTRITIONAL BEVERAGES

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** Akum Drugs and Pharmaceuticals AKUM.NS rises to exchange-allowed upper circuit of 5% to 580.7 rupees

** Co enters into agreement with Caregen 214370.KQ, a South Korean firm that makes cosmeceuticals and dermal fillers

** Deal grants Akum exclusive rights to sell certain Caregen products in India

** Stock set to snap 10 sessions of losses

** About 2.3 mln shares traded, 10.4x 30-day avg

** AKUM down 23.7% since listing on Aug. 6, as of last close

(Reporting by Anuran Sadhu in Bengaluru)

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Oct 16 (Reuters) - Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd AKUM.NS:

• EXECUTION OF LICENSE & DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH TRIPLE HAIR

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Oct 9 (Reuters) - Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd AKUM.NS:

• LAUNCHES FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE IN INDIA

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