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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Celltrion inlicensed two antibody-based new drug candidates for the treatment of autoimmune diseases in KRW1T deal. Dong-A ST received approval for epilepsy drug, Xcopri, developed by SK Biopharmaceuticals in Korea.</li>
<li>Hanmi Pharmaceutical will distribute and sell three major COPD treatments developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. Shandong Boan Biotechnology’s marketing application for denosumab biosimilar has been accepted in the UK.  </li>
<li>Eisai has settled patent infringement litigation with Torrent Pharmaceuticals related to Lenvima in the U.S. Otsuka Holdings initiated Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating quabodepistat, for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.</li>
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Celltrion inlicensed two antibody-based new drug candidates for the treatment of autoimmune diseases in KRW1T deal. Dong-A ST received approval for epilepsy drug, Xcopri, developed by SK Biopharmaceuticals in Korea.
Hanmi Pharmaceutical will distribute and sell three major COPD treatments developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. Shandong Boan Biotechnology’s marketing application for denosumab biosimilar has been accepted in the UK.  
Eisai has settled patent infringement litigation with Torrent Pharmaceuticals related to Lenvima in the U.S. Otsuka Holdings initiated Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating quabodepistat, for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 9) – Celltrion, Dong-A ST, Hanmi Pharm, Boan Bio, Eisai, Otsuka

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<ul><li>As per IQVIA, IPM saw moderate growth for Sep’25 at 6.1% YoY (vs 8.1% in Aug’25), with 2.4% YoY decline in units</li><li>The strong growth in cardiac, respiratory, and oncology was offset by muted growth in anti-infective, gastro, VMN, and pain</li><li>For Q2FY26, IPM grew 7.2% YoY, with 1.7% decline in units.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

As per IQVIA, IPM saw moderate growth for Sep’25 at 6.1% YoY (vs 8.1% in Aug’25), with 2.4% YoY decline in unitsThe strong growth in cardiac, respiratory, and oncology was offset by muted growth in anti-infective, gastro, VMN, and painFor Q2FY26, IPM grew 7.2% YoY, with 1.7% decline in units.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pharmaceuticals: IPM: grows 6.1% in Sep’25 and 7.2% in Q2FY26

<ul><li>The India Pharma and Healthcare sector is expected to see steady revenue growth but EBITDA margins to remain flat</li><li>We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/12% YoY for our coverage universe</li><li>Our assumptions are: (1) pharma coverage will see 11% YoY sales growth, as moderate 10% YoY increase in the India business due to new GST related disruption in Sep-25 month</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The India Pharma and Healthcare sector is expected to see steady revenue growth but EBITDA margins to remain flatWe project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/12% YoY for our coverage universeOur assumptions are: (1) pharma coverage will see 11% YoY sales growth, as moderate 10% YoY increase in the India business due to new GST related disruption in Sep-25 monthContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pharma and Healthcare (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Q2FY26: Steady sales growth, margin to remain flat

<ul><li>Overall chronic growth for Aug-25 came in at 12% YoY, and the acute segment growth at 6% YoY.</li><li>In chronic space, cardiac continues to drive IPM growth in Aug-25 at +11% YoY (+13% in Q1FY26), anti-diabetic at +11% (+9% in Q1FY26) on strong traction from GLP-1 molecules, and CNS at 8% (+10% in Q1FY26).</li><li>On acute side, anti-infectives grew 6% YoY (+6% in Q1FY26), gastro grew 2% YoY (+7% in Q1FY26), and VMN was up 7% YoY (+8% in Q1FY26).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Overall chronic growth for Aug-25 came in at 12% YoY, and the acute segment growth at 6% YoY.In chronic space, cardiac continues to drive IPM growth in Aug-25 at +11% YoY (+13% in Q1FY26), anti-diabetic at +11% (+9% in Q1FY26) on strong traction from GLP-1 molecules, and CNS at 8% (+10% in Q1FY26).On acute side, anti-infectives grew 6% YoY (+6% in Q1FY26), gastro grew 2% YoY (+7% in Q1FY26), and VMN was up 7% YoY (+8% in Q1FY26).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pharmaceuticals: IPM: steady 8% growth in Aug-25

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<li>WuXi Biologics’ Ireland facility has been approved by EMA as a commercial manufacturing site for a global client’s innovative biologic. Ab&amp;B Bio-Tech received approval for RSV vaccine in Chian.</li>
<li>Ascletis Pharma announced encouraging preclinical efficacy results for ASC47, a first-in-class muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate. Remegen entered outlicensing agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for a proprietary intravitreal injection.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s Ifinatamab deruxtecan has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA for small cell lung cancer. CSL intends to lay off 15% workforce and demerge CSL Seqirus.</li>
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WuXi Biologics’ Ireland facility has been approved by EMA as a commercial manufacturing site for a global client’s innovative biologic. Ab&amp;B Bio-Tech received approval for RSV vaccine in Chian.
Ascletis Pharma announced encouraging preclinical efficacy results for ASC47, a first-in-class muscle-preserving weight loss drug candidate. Remegen entered outlicensing agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for a proprietary intravitreal injection.
Daiichi Sankyo’s Ifinatamab deruxtecan has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the FDA for small cell lung cancer. CSL intends to lay off 15% workforce and demerge CSL Seqirus.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 24) – Wuxi Bio, Ab&B Bio, Ascletis Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, CSL

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Alkem Laboratories Ltd. is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company specializing in generics and specialty pharmaceuticals. It manufactures and markets pharmaceutical generics, formulations, and nutraceuticals across India and global markets. The company's product portfolio also includes active pharmaceutical ingredients, branded products, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional products. Alkem Laboratories is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1973.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 9) – Celltrion, Dong-A ST, Hanmi Pharm, Boan Bio, Eisai, Otsuka

Celltrion inlicensed two antibody drug candidates in KRW1T deal. Dong-A got domestic approval for Xcopri. Hanmi Pharm will distribute Boehringer...

Tina Banerjee

Pharmaceuticals: IPM: grows 6.1% in Sep’25 and 7.2% in Q2FY26

The strong growth in cardiac, respiratory, and oncology was offset by muted growth in anti-infective, gastro, VMN, and pain. For Q2FY26, IPM grew...

HDFC Securities

Pharma and Healthcare (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Q2FY26: Steady sales growth, margin to remain flat

The India Pharma and Healthcare sector is expected to see steady revenue growth but EBITDA margins to remain flatWe project sales/EBITDA growth of...

HDFC Securities

Pharmaceuticals: IPM: steady 8% growth in Aug-25

As per IQVIA, IPM saw 8.1% YoY growth in Aug-25 (7.1%% YoY in Jul-25, 9% YoY in Q1FY26, and 8% in FY25) with 0.8% YoY decline in units.

HDFC Securities

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 24) – Wuxi Bio, Ab&B Bio, Ascletis Pharma, Remegen, Daiichi Sankyo, CSL

Wuxi Bio got EMA nod for Ireland manufacturing facility. Daiichi Sankyo got breakthrough therapy designation for its drug candidate in US. CSL...

Tina Banerjee

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