Drug major Sun Pharma has announced that it has acquired a 26.09% stake in Agatsa Software Private Limited, which is an early-stage digital diagnostic devices company, for ₹30 crores in two tranches.

The acquisition will be made in two tranches wherein Tranche 1 -- ₹8 crores -- would be completed in February 2023 and Tranche 2 -- up to ₹22 crores -- is expected to be completed by August 2023, subject to certain conditions, the company said in a filing.

The Mumbai-based company has also acquired 27.39% of Remidio Innovative Solutions Private Limited, which provides innovative products enabling the early detection of eye diseases, for ₹149.9 crores.

Meanwhile, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has reported a consolidated net profit at ₹2,166 crores for Q3 FY23. The firm's revenue from operations came in at ₹11,241 crores for the period under review

The company has reported an EBITDA or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization at ₹3,003.7 crores, with margins at 26.7%.

Sun Pharma's board of directors has also declared an interim dividend of ₹7.50 for the financial year ending on 31 March this year.

The interim dividend shall be paid to the equity shareholders of the company whose names appear on the Register of Members as on 8 February 2023 which is the record date fixed for this purpose, the company announced.