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<li>Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.</li>
<li>Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.</li>
<li>Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.</li>
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Leads Biolabs initiated Phase 2 clinical study evaluating LBL-024 for the first-line treatment of HCC. Henlius Biotech got FDA approval for Poherdy, as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta.
Otsuka announced positive Phase 3 interim analysis of sibeprenlimab for immunoglobulin A nephropathy. ABL Bio signed technology transfer and joint R&amp;D agreement with Eli Lilly for upfront payment of $40M.
Boryung Pharmaceutical began construction to double its oral penicillin production capacity. Eubiologics published positive result from Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating EuTYPH-C, a typhoid conjugate vaccine.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

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<ul><li>Overall chronic growth accelerated for Oct-25 to ~16% YoY, and the acute segment saw 9% growth.</li><li>In chronic space, cardiac continues to drive IPM growth in Oct-25 at 17% YoY (+11% in Q2FY26), anti-diabetic at 15% (+9% in Q2FY26), led by continued traction from GLP-1 molecules (ex-Mounjaro growth was at 8% YoY), and CNS at +13% (+7% in Q2FY26). </li><li>In acute, anti-infectives saw 5% YoY growth (+4% in Q2FY26), gastro 9% YoY (+2% in Q2FY26), and VMN 11% YoY (+6% in Q2FY26).</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 accelerated for Oct-25 to ~16% YoY, and the acute segment saw 9% growth.In chronic space, cardiac continues to drive IPM growth in Oct-25 at 17% YoY (+11% in Q2FY26), anti-diabetic at 15% (+9% in Q2FY26), led by continued traction from GLP-1 molecules (ex-Mounjaro growth was at 8% YoY), and CNS at +13% (+7% in Q2FY26). In acute, anti-infectives saw 5% YoY growth (+4% in Q2FY26), gastro 9% YoY (+2% in Q2FY26), and VMN 11% YoY (+6% in Q2FY26).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: growth recovers to 11.7% in Oct-25

<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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APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 16) – Leads Bio, Henlius Bio, Otsuka, ABL Bio, Boryung, Eubiologics

Henlius got FDA approval for Perjeta biosimilar. Otsuka reports positive Phase 3 trial result for sibepernlimab. ABL Bio signed deal with Lilly....

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Pharmaceuticals: IPM: growth recovers to 11.7% in Oct-25

In chronic space, cardiac continues to drive IPM growth in Oct-25 at 17% YoY (+11% in Q2FY26), anti-diabetic at 15% (+9% in Q2FY26), led by...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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