Syngene Gears For Biologics Build Up

Syngene, one of Asia's largest contract research organizations, has reported strong first quarter numbers and is bolstering its biologics services business with a new viral testing facility. Brexit isn't a "structural event" for Syngene and the CRO's top brass also outlines to Scrip the significant cost advantage that the firm offers over Chinese and Western competitors.

Syngene International Ltd reported a 23% increase in revenues for the first quarter ended June to INR2.90bn ($43m), buoyed by robust growth in its discovery services and development and manufacturing services verticals. Net profits for the quarter were up 28% to INR600m.

"From a revenue perspective Q1 was pleasing and gives us a robust platform for the rest of the year. We are on track to deliver our mid-term guidance for FY18,"...

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