Shares of Bal Pharma Ltd rose as much as 10.76 per cent to Rs 76.7, their highest since February 25, 2019.

The formulations manufacturing unit of the company at Uttarakhand received a good manufacturing practice (GMP) compliance certification according to European Union regulations, the company said on Thursday.

The approval allowed the plant to manufacture finished formulations for supplying to regulated markets of Europe, US, Japan and Australia among others, the company added.

The stock was on track for its second consecutive session of gains.

Up to Thursday's close, the stock had fallen 12.45 per cent so far this year.

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