IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals receives EDQM CEP for Clopidogrel Besilate API; stock moves up 4%
News by Aliceblue News Desk
25 Feb 2026

Introduction
Leading pharmaceutical company received EDQM Certificate of Suitability for Clopidogrel Besilate, in addition to existing CEP for Clopidogrel Bisulphate, on February 23, 2026.
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Share price movement of IOL Chemicals
On February 25, 2026, IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd opened at ₹73.85, up 2.67% from its previous close of ₹71.93. The stock reached a high of ₹74.73 (3.89%) and a low of ₹73.28. By 11:22 AM, it traded at ₹74.44, a 3.49% increase, with a market cap of ₹2,185.02 crore.
IOL Chemicals Receives CEP
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited received a Certificate of Suitability from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Health Care (EDQM) for Clopidogrel Besilate on February 23, 2026.
The company already holds a valid CEP for Clopidogrel Bisulphate. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Stock performance of IOL Chemicals for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd declined 3.02% over the past week and fell 20.8% over the past 6 months. The stock gained 8.01% over the past year.
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Shareholding pattern of IOL Chemicals
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 52.60% | 52.60% | 52.60% |
| FII | 2.10% | 2.30% | 2.60% |
| DII | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Public | 45% | 45% | 45% |
About IOL Chemicals
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (NSE: IOLCP) is a pharmaceutical APIs and specialty chemicals company, and the largest global ibuprofen manufacturer with 35% market share.
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FAQs
Q: Why is IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd share price rising today?
A: IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd received EDQM CEP for Clopidogrel Besilate, in addition to existing CEP for Clopidogrel Bisulphate.
Q: What is IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s main business focus?
A: IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures pharmaceutical APIs and specialty chemicals, and is the largest global ibuprofen producer.
Q: What are the 52-week high and low of IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd stock?
A: IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd stock has a 52-week high of ₹126.60 and a 52-week low of ₹57.51.

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