Syngene International Ltd gains after the company entering into partnership with Herbalife Nutrition.

Shares of Syngene International rose 1.22% to Rs 495 at 12.00 noon on BSE after it announced that it has entered into a partnership with Herbalife Nutrition to establish nutrition research and development Lab in India. The announcement was made on 2 March 2017.

Herbalife a global nutrition company, on 2 March 2017 announced the launch of its first nutrition research and development Lab in India, partnered with Syngene. The strategic partnership will help Herbalife Nutrition develop and formulate world-class nutrition products for Indian consumers. Syngene International’s net profit grown to an extent of 11.54% to Rs 74.40 crore on 17.7% increase in net sales to Rs 323.80 crore in Q3 Dec 2016 over Q3 Dec 2015.

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