Granules India announced that the US FDA hasapproved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Acetaminophen 650 mg Tablets,Extended Release, bioequivalent to the reference listed drug product (RiD), Tylenol 650mgtablets, Extended Release. The ANDA was filed by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc, a whollyowned subsidiary of Granules lndia.

Acetaminophen 650 mg extended release tablets are. used primarily for temporary painmanagement including arthritis relief

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Granules India announced that the Promoters of the company sold 50 lakh share to a group of reputed investors in a block deal on the stock exchanges, to mobilise Rs 50 crore. In addition to this, the promoters are also monetizing personal assets worth up to another Rs 50 crore, which is expected to be complete shortly.

The funds raised through these transactions will be used to reduce promoter leverage by up to Rs 100 crore and which will subsequently bring down the Promoters pledged position to around 30% from current level of 54%. This is in line with their commitment given on Q3FY19 earnings call to reduce the pledge continuously and make it pledge free within two years. The Promoters also reduced some amount of their personal loan in the month of December 2018, which enabled the reduction of from their highest point of pledge of 60% to current level of 54%.

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Granules India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 29 January 2019, inter alia, have recommended the third interim dividend of Rs 25 per equity Share (i.e. 0.25%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

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Net profit of Granules India rose 72.24% to Rs 60.32 crore in the quarter ended December 2018 as against Rs 35.02 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2017. Sales rose 53.82% to Rs 631.78 crore in the quarter ended December 2018 as against Rs 410.73 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2017.

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