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Indian companies have made a comeback. Will MNCs be able to do it ? 7 MNC pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 21%
While they still trade at premium valuations, they have not created wealth for shareholders. The fact is an age-old theory that just having a MNC stock in your portfolio is an assurance of growth and return no longer holds true. There was a time when having MNC stock, irrespective of the sector it was from, was a must have in one's portfolio. The reason: liberal at giving bonuses, dividend payments were good and given the fact some of them actually owned the best of the brands which had seen a secular growth due to which they were also able to deliver decent returns to shareholders. But after the IT bull of 2000, as a new set of Indian companies took the centerstage, a number of MNCs stocks lost their shine at least on the street. In the last few years, a number of pharma companies have been putting their house in order, either due to global merger and selling a part of Indian business to focus more on core products.
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Husband has no control over wife's 'stridhan,' rules Supreme Court
A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said 'stridhan' property does not become a joint property of the wife and the husband, and the husband has no title or independent dominion over the property as its owner. "Properties gifted to a woman before marriage, at the time of marriage or at the time of bidding farewell or thereafter are her stridhan properties. It is her absolute property with all rights to dispose at her own pleasure.
Fundamental Radar: Why does Piramal Pharma stock deserve a re-rating? Sandeep Raina explains
The company witnessed multiple challenges related to macroeconomic factors during and after COVID-19, high attrition at European manufacturing sites, dismal biotech funding, and cost escalation, which left most of the CDMO assets underutilized during FY22-23.
Will the wave of restructuring help? 7 MNC pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 14%
In the last three years, Novartis is the third MNC pharma company which has announced sale of a part of its business in India. Some of these restructuring are being done as part of the global readjustment being made at the parent companies level. The bigger question is whether after this restructuring will the MNC pharma stocks, which have been underperforming for quite some time, be able to make a comeback on the street or not. This answer to this question would depend on multiple factors. Right from the use of the sale proceeds to whether post restructuring focus would be on a 100 percent subsidiary or not. In both positive and negative cases, these stocks probably should be on watchlist as news flow around them increases in coming quarters. We take a look at 7 MNC pharma companies.
Omar Abdullah unable to prove wife treated him with cruelty, denied divorce by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has rejected a raft of allegations National Conference leader Omar Abdullah levelled against his estranged wife, including those of cruelty and desertion, and refused to grant him a decree of divorce under the Special Marriage Act. The high court dismissed an appeal filed by Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, challenging a family court's 2016 decision refusing to grant him divorce and said there was no merit in his plea.
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Will they get back the lost shine? 5 MNC pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 21%
There was a time when having MNC stock was a must have in one's portfolio. They reason, they were very liberal at giving bonuses, dividend payments were good and given the fact some of them actually owned the best of the brands, they had seen a secular growth, which meant they were also able to deliver decent returns to shareholders. After the IT bull of 2000, as a new set of Indian companies took the centerstage, a number of MNCs stocks lost their shine at least on the street. Will they ever again get the tag of “ a must have” in one's portfolio ?. We take a look at 5 MNC pharma companies.
Daiichi Sankyo, Merck ink $22-billion cancer drug deal
The deal adds promising drug candidates to Merck's oncology portfolio, as its bestselling cancer therapy Keytruda will see its patent expire later this decade. A treatment that harnesses patient's own immune system to fight cancer, Keytruda is also expected to enter US government drug price negotiations in 2028, when it's set to reach $33 billion in global sales, about 45% of Merck's revenue that year.
Say cheese! From lowering blood pressure to promoting gut health, 4 benefits of adding cheese to your diet
Although often considered anathema to those aiming for weight loss or living with lactose intolerance, cheese continues to be a delicacy for many.
Kalaari MD boss Vani Kola reminisces about Gowri Habba; learn about the festival that celebrates Lord Ganesha’s mother Parvati
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, let’s delve into the festival that celebrates his mother - Gowri Habba.
HC refuses to entertain plea challenging assumed absolute discretion of Muslim husband to give divorce to wife
The Delhi High Court has rejected two petitions challenging the Muslim husband's authority to pronounce divorce (talaq-ul-sunnat) without reason or notice. The court stated that the issues were already pending before the Supreme Court and no further orders were necessary. One petition argued that the practice was arbitrary and unconstitutional, while the other sought regulation of bigamy and polygamy by Muslim husbands. The petitioner claimed that such practices were only allowed in exceptional circumstances and needed to be controlled to protect Muslim women.
Wilful denial of sexual relationship by spouse cruelty: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the wilful denial of a sexual relationship by a spouse amounts to cruelty, upholding a divorce granted to a couple whose marriage failed due to non-consummation. The court stated that marriage without sex is an anathema and that disappointment in the sexual relationship is fatal to a marriage. The court also noted that the wife's resistance to consummation and false dowry harassment allegations constituted cruelty, and the deprivation of conjugal rights over 18 years constituted mental cruelty.
Ready for volatile times? 2 mid and 3 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & RoCE
A software company with a net margin of 10% is probably not worth looking at. But if an infrastructure and construction company has a net margin of 10% it is not bad at all. The best construction player in India strives to get double digit numbers, but it has been able to create wealth for its stakeholder. Every industry has its own matrix which should be taken into account before investing. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Sons challenge monthly payment to mother, HC says they are bound by law, religion and custom
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed two brothers' contentions against the Rs 10,000 per month maintenance they were ordered to pay their aged mother and upheld the Deputy Commissioner's ruling. The brothers claimed that they did not earn enough to support their mother, but the court noted that they were both able-bodied and capable of earning.
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Birthday Special: From Guddi to Abhimaan, Jaya Bachchan's top five movies
Jaya Bachchan, one of the legendary actresses of the Hindi film industry, celebrates her 75th birthday on Sunday. She has acted in over 80 films in her career spanning over four decades and been cast opposite leading actors of her time including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar. Some of her notable works include Abhimaan, Mili, Koshish, Guddi, and Chupke Chupke. Her performances in these films continue to initiate conversations until today.
World Vaccination Day: How to register your newborn for free government vaccines
As the world celebrates World Vaccination Day, India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) continues to play a vital role in protecting newborns and young children from life-threatening diseases. The UIP provides free vaccines to newborns, ensuring that they are protected against diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis B, polio, and pneumococcal disease, among others.
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the legislation was "a long time coming" and part of America's "difficult but inexorable march towards greater equality."
Defaming husband, calling him 'womaniser, alcoholic' without proof is cruelty: Bombay HC
The woman had claimed that her husband was a womaniser and alcoholic and due to these vices she was deprived of her conjugal rights. The court said the wife's unwarranted and false allegations against her husband's character results in damage to his reputation in society and this amounts to cruelty.
Muslim man cannot seek decree to compel first wife to live with him: HC
The bench stated, "When the appellant has contracted the second marriage suppressing this fact from his first wife, then such a conduct of the plaintiff-appellant amounts to cruelty to his first wife. "Under the circumstances, if the first wife does not wish to live with her husband, then she cannot be compelled to go with him in a suit filed by him for restitution of conjugal rights."
Everything you need to know about bringing your partner to Canada
Overall, more than 64,000 spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners were sponsored for Canadian immigration in 2021. Indians sponsored over 10,000- making them the largest beneficiaries of Canada's Spousal and Common-law Sponsorship program.
Woman can't be forced to cohabit with husband even by court decree: Gujarat HC
Overturning a family court's order, the Gujarat High Court has said a woman cannot be forced to cohabit with her husband and establish conjugal rights with him even by a court's decree.
SC to decide validity of provisions governing restitution of conjugal rights
Courts usually order restitution of conjugal rights to force warring couples to get along.
SC to examine whether forcing woman to stay with husband against her will is violative of her rights
Courts usually order restitution of conjugal rights to force warring couples to get along
One nation one code- will the UCC make Indian families fairer?
Extra-judicial divorce remains more readily available to Muslim men than to Muslim women, who access it mainly through khula, which requires a qazi's approval and the husband's consent.
One nation one code: Why we need a fair law on marital property
There are also common general laws that apply to all religious communities under which maintenance can be claimed. Under S.125 CrPC, all Indian women and children can claim maintenance.
Conjugal rights for prisoners to be a reality in jails
In a landmark ruling, with far reaching effects on rights of Indian prisoners, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today ruled that the “right to procreate“ of a convict falls within the Right to Life and Personal Liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Prisoners have Right to Procreate, says Punjab & Haryana High Court
The “right to procreate” of a convict falls within the Right to Life and Personal Liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the High Court ruling on Tuesday said.
New Bill to give Mizo woman right to property in divorce cases
The new legislation provided that divorce could only be granted by the court and women could now have share in the family property.
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