India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Jubilant Pharmova is investing over USD 285 million to expand its PET radiopharmacy sites, CDMO Sterile Injectables, and CRDMO capacity (FTEs from 1,000 to 4,000 by FY27). </li>
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These segments, contributing over 80% of FY25 EBITDA, are positioned for faster growth and margin expansion, with Line 3 in Spokane expected to reach peak utilization in 3 years.</li>
<li>A pivot towards higher-margin businesses with targeted RoCE above 20% enhances confidence in achieving Vision 2030 goals of doubling revenue and reaching 23–25% EBITDA margins.</li>
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Jubilant Pharmova is investing over USD 285 million to expand its PET radiopharmacy sites, CDMO Sterile Injectables, and CRDMO capacity (FTEs from 1,000 to 4,000 by FY27). 

These segments, contributing over 80% of FY25 EBITDA, are positioned for faster growth and margin expansion, with Line 3 in Spokane expected to reach peak utilization in 3 years.
A pivot towards higher-margin businesses with targeted RoCE above 20% enhances confidence in achieving Vision 2030 goals of doubling revenue and reaching 23–25% EBITDA margins.


The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Anthem Biosciences / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anthem-biosciences" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44206:1" rel="noopener">Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Anthem Biosciences (ABS) is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) with fully integrated operations spanning drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates.</li>
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Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN) is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO.
Anthem Biosciences (ABS) is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) with fully integrated operations spanning drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates.


Anthem Biosciences IPO - D&M Vertical Continues to Drive CRDMO Business

Knowledge Realty Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/knowledge-realty-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44486:1" rel="noopener">Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN)</a> is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.</li>
<li>Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.
Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India expects steel imports to fall by 50% as new tax supports local industry. Rising demand shows the steel sector is set for strong growth.</li>
<li>India imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vitamin A Palmitate and Insoluble Sulphur imports to protect domestic producers, signaling stronger trade enforcement amid global competition.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/british-american-tobacco-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21828:1" rel="noopener">British American Tobacco (BATS LN)</a> plans to exit its 14.55% stake in ITC Hotels post-demerger, focusing on core operations. The move may reshape ownership and boost institutional participation.</li>
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India expects steel imports to fall by 50% as new tax supports local industry. Rising demand shows the steel sector is set for strong growth.
India imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Vitamin A Palmitate and Insoluble Sulphur imports to protect domestic producers, signaling stronger trade enforcement amid global competition.

British American Tobacco (BATS LN) plans to exit its 14.55% stake in ITC Hotels post-demerger, focusing on core operations. The move may reshape ownership and boost institutional participation.


#163 India Insight: Steel Tax To Cut Imports By 50%, ADD on Chemicals, BAT to Exit ITC Hotel's Stake

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:98:1" rel="noopener">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN)</a> is appointing Kirti Ganorkar as the Managing Director to succeed Dilip Shanghvi, effective September 1, 2025, with the entire business reporting to him.</li>
<li>In another development, Richard Ascroft will be joining as CEO – North America, succeeding Abhay Gandhi. Aalok Shanghvi has been additionally entrusted with the responsibility for the North America business.</li>
<li>Succession plan and management rejig come at a time when SPIL is at an inflection point, with its India business being on a strong foothold and specialty business gaining traction.</li>
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN) is appointing Kirti Ganorkar as the Managing Director to succeed Dilip Shanghvi, effective September 1, 2025, with the entire business reporting to him.
In another development, Richard Ascroft will be joining as CEO – North America, succeeding Abhay Gandhi. Aalok Shanghvi has been additionally entrusted with the responsibility for the North America business.
Succession plan and management rejig come at a time when SPIL is at an inflection point, with its India business being on a strong foothold and specialty business gaining traction.


Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Timely Succession Plan to Augur Well for Next-Level of Growth

India

Cadila Healthcare Ltd. manufactures, and markets healthcare solutions ranging from formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, diagnostics, health and dietetic foods, animal healthcare to cosmeceuticals.  The Company's products are available in tablets, capsules, injections, liquids, dry syrups, powders, granules, and ointments.

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The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Anthem Biosciences IPO - D&M Vertical Continues to Drive CRDMO Business

Anthem Biosciences is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates.

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Akshat Shah

#163 India Insight: Steel Tax To Cut Imports By 50%, ADD on Chemicals, BAT to Exit ITC Hotel's Stake

India boosts local industry by imposing taxes on imports, signaling stronger trade enforcement. British American Tobacco plans to exit stake in...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Timely Succession Plan to Augur Well for Next-Level of Growth

Sun Pharma appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD and new CEO for North America business. The company is at an inflection point, with strong India business...

Tina Banerjee

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The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

​Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Anthem Biosciences IPO - D&M Vertical Continues to Drive CRDMO Business

Anthem Biosciences is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates.

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Akshat Shah

#163 India Insight: Steel Tax To Cut Imports By 50%, ADD on Chemicals, BAT to Exit ITC Hotel's Stake

​India boosts local industry by imposing taxes on imports, signaling stronger trade enforcement. British American Tobacco plans to exit stake in...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Timely Succession Plan to Augur Well for Next-Level of Growth

​Sun Pharma appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD and new CEO for North America business. The company is at an inflection point, with strong India business...

Tina Banerjee

Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...

India boosts local industry by imposing taxes on imports, signaling stronger trade enforcement. British American Tobacco plans to exit stake in...

Sun Pharma appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD and new CEO for North America business. The company is at an inflection point, with strong India business...