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Strides Pharma Science, Bengaluru-based pharma company announced that its step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, Strides Pharma Global Pte. Limited, Singapore has received USFDA approval for Ethosuximide Softgel Capsules.

Andhra Bank intends to sell its 30 per cent stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company either in part or in full. By doing so, it aspires to raise Rs. 900 crore. One of the candidates who could potentially purchase the stake is the existing investor, Warburg Pincus.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 1.00 p.m. on February 20, 2019.

Aarti Industries has entered a supply contract with a leading global chemical conglomerate. The Rs. 900 crore contract includes the supply of a high-value speciality chemical intermediate for a period of 10 years.

The markets on February 20, 2019 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,520.11, up by 167.50 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,656.70, up by 52.35 points.