Pharma Stocks Soar After US Senate Passes Biosecure Act; Wockhardt Leads Gains

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News18•19-12-2025, 13:07
Pharma Stocks Soar After US Senate Passes Biosecure Act; Wockhardt Leads Gains
- •Indian pharma stocks rallied up to 5% after the US Senate passed the 'Biosecure Act'.
- •The Act restricts certain Chinese biotech firms from accessing US federal funding.
- •India is seen as a key beneficiary, especially Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) like Divi's Laboratories.
- •Wockhardt surged 5%, leading gains, with Laurus Labs and Divi's Laboratories also seeing significant rises.
- •The Biosecure Act, part of the NDAA, aims to curb China's influence in biotech supply chains and prevent espionage.
Why It Matters: US Biosecure Act boosts Indian pharma, with Wockhardt leading gains, as China's biotech funding is restricted.
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