Biocon Sets Record Date for Rs. 600 Crore Commercial Paper Buyback
Biocon Limited announced September 18, 2025, as the record date for a Rs. 600 crore Commercial Paper buyback. Simultaneously, its subsidiary, Biocon Biologics Ltd., received FDA approval for two denosumab biosimilars: Bosaya™ and Aukelso™. These biosimilars, alternatives to Prolia® and Xgeva®, have been granted provisional interchangeability designation. The original products had nearly $5 billion in U.S. sales in 2024.

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Biocon Limited , a leading biopharmaceuticals company, has announced the record date for the buyback of its listed Commercial Paper. The company has set September 18, 2025, as the record date for the buyback of Commercial Paper with ISIN INE376G14032, which is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2025.
Key Details of the Buyback
Item | Detail |
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Issue Size | Rs. 600.00 crore |
ISIN | INE376G14032 |
Record Date | September 18, 2025 |
Buyback Date | September 19, 2025 |
Listing | National Stock Exchange of India Limited |
The company formally communicated this information to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited through a letter dated September 17, 2025. This move demonstrates Biocon's commitment to managing its financial instruments and maintaining transparency with its investors.
Recent FDA Approval for Biosimilars
In a separate development, Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for two denosumab biosimilars:
- Bosaya™ (denosumab-kyqq) 60 mg/mL injection for subcutaneous use in a single dose prefilled syringe (PFS)
- Aukelso™ (denosumab-kyqq) 120 mg/1.7 mL (70 mg/mL) injection for subcutaneous use in a single-dose vial
These biosimilars are alternatives to Prolia® and Xgeva® respectively. The FDA has also granted provisional interchangeability designation for both Bosaya™ and Aukelso™.
Market Impact and Applications
The approval of these biosimilars is significant for Biocon Biologics' market position:
- Bosaya™ is approved for treating various forms of osteoporosis and increasing bone mass in specific patient groups.
- Aukelso™ is approved for preventing skeletal-related events in patients with multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors, among other applications.
According to IQVIA National Sales Perspectives Data, denosumab had nearly $5.00 billion in U.S. sales for the period ended December 2024, with Prolia achieving $3.30 billion and Xgeva generating $1.60 billion.
Company's Perspective
Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director of Biocon Biologics, stated, "The FDA's approval of Bosaya™ and Aukelso™ is a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to critical biologic therapies. With Bosaya™, we are proud to offer a more affordable treatment option for patients with osteoporosis, and with Aukelso™, we are further expanding our oncology care portfolio."
These developments underscore Biocon's ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in the global biopharmaceuticals market, focusing on both financial management and product innovation.
Historical Stock Returns for Biocon
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.62% | -2.70% | -2.73% | +6.33% | -5.72% | -19.87% |