SPARC shares drop nearly 20% after key drug trial fails
By Aman Shukla Published on June 4, 2025, 11:35 IST
Shares of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) declined sharply by nearly 20% after the company announced the discontinuation of clinical trials for its experimental drug Vibozilimod (SCD-044). The drop came following an update from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, SPARC's collaborator, which revealed that the Phase 2 trials for Vibozilimod failed to meet their primary efficacy endpoints.
The drug, which was being tested for treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, did not show the required 75% improvement in PASI and EASI scores by Week 16. As a result, no further trials will be conducted, marking a significant setback for both companies' specialty drug pipelines.
Shares of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) opened at ₹185.00 and touched an intraday low of ₹156.14, reflecting a sharp decline. The stock did not move above its opening price, indicating bearish sentiment. SPARC is currently trading closer to its 52-week low of ₹109.30, far below the 52-week high of ₹258.00. As of 11:34 AM, the shares were trading 17.95% lower at Rs 160.15.
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Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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