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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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40,000-45,000 Indian containers stranded at sea and in transit as West Asia conflict escalates sharply.</li>
<li>Export Cargo worth USD 1-1.5 billion is at risk, per container surcharges have hit USD 3,000 - 5,000, a 3-5x jump from normal.</li>
<li>Listed exporters in rice, textiles and perishables face acute margin compression. The crises may not resolve quickly.</li>
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40,000-45,000 Indian containers stranded at sea and in transit as West Asia conflict escalates sharply.
Export Cargo worth USD 1-1.5 billion is at risk, per container surcharges have hit USD 3,000 - 5,000, a 3-5x jump from normal.
Listed exporters in rice, textiles and perishables face acute margin compression. The crises may not resolve quickly.


45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

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<li>On March 9, 2026, a Delhi High Court Division Bench dismissed Novo Nordisk's appeal, upholding a single-judge ruling that its semaglutide species patent (IN 262697) appears vulnerable to revocation.</li>
<li>The judgment clears <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a>'s to continue exporting semaglutide and signals an imminent generic flood on March 20, 2026, when the patent formally expires.</li>
<li>Emcure's exclusive Novo Nordisk Poviztra pact makes it India's only licensed semaglutide distributor for the innovator brand, but HC ruling simultaneously accelerates 54-brand generic entry that will compress pricing industrywide.</li>
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On March 9, 2026, a Delhi High Court Division Bench dismissed Novo Nordisk's appeal, upholding a single-judge ruling that its semaglutide species patent (IN 262697) appears vulnerable to revocation.
The judgment clears Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)'s to continue exporting semaglutide and signals an imminent generic flood on March 20, 2026, when the patent formally expires.
Emcure's exclusive Novo Nordisk Poviztra pact makes it India's only licensed semaglutide distributor for the innovator brand, but HC ruling simultaneously accelerates 54-brand generic entry that will compress pricing industrywide.


Emcure Pharmaceuticals: The Delhi HC Semaglutide Ruling Changes the Game

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>ImmuneOnco received clinical trial approval of timdarpacept for the treatment of atherosclerosis in China. Wuxi Biologics’ two facilities received GMP certifications from UK MHRA for commercial manufacturing of ophthalmic biologic. </li>
<li>Eisai signed an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Nuvation Bio for NSCLC drug taletrectinib. Daiichi Sankyo initiates phase 3 trial evaluating Datroway in NSCLC.</li>
<li>SK Biopharmaceutical secured FDA nod to conduct Phase 1 clinical trial of its radiopharmaceutical therapy candidate SKL35501. HK inno.N submitted NDA for its GERD drug K-Cab to the FDA.</li>
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ImmuneOnco received clinical trial approval of timdarpacept for the treatment of atherosclerosis in China. Wuxi Biologics’ two facilities received GMP certifications from UK MHRA for commercial manufacturing of ophthalmic biologic. 
Eisai signed an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Nuvation Bio for NSCLC drug taletrectinib. Daiichi Sankyo initiates phase 3 trial evaluating Datroway in NSCLC.
SK Biopharmaceutical secured FDA nod to conduct Phase 1 clinical trial of its radiopharmaceutical therapy candidate SKL35501. HK inno.N submitted NDA for its GERD drug K-Cab to the FDA.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (January 18) – ImmuneOnco, Wuxi Bio, Eisai, Daiichi, SK Biopharm, HK Inno.N

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<li>China has published 2025 National Reimbursement Drug List, which will be officially implemented nationwide on January 1, 2026. The list added 114 new drugs, including 50 Class 1 innovative drugs.</li>
<li>Fosun Pharmaceutical subsidiary inked exclusive global collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer for weight loss drug candidate YP05002. SanBio obtained partial change approval to the marketing authorization for Akuugo.</li>
<li>PeptiDream achieved milestone of nominating a clinical development candidate from collaboration program with Asahi Kasei. Zydus Lifesciences entered strategic partnership with Formycon for exclusive licensing and supply of Keytruda biosimilar.</li>
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China has published 2025 National Reimbursement Drug List, which will be officially implemented nationwide on January 1, 2026. The list added 114 new drugs, including 50 Class 1 innovative drugs.
Fosun Pharmaceutical subsidiary inked exclusive global collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer for weight loss drug candidate YP05002. SanBio obtained partial change approval to the marketing authorization for Akuugo.
PeptiDream achieved milestone of nominating a clinical development candidate from collaboration program with Asahi Kasei. Zydus Lifesciences entered strategic partnership with Formycon for exclusive licensing and supply of Keytruda biosimilar.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 14) – China NRDL, Fosun Pharma, SanBio, Peptidream, Zydus Life

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<li>Innovent Biologics announced strategic global collaboration with Takeda for total deal value of $11.4B. Akeso announced that phase 3 trial evaluating ivonescimab versus tislelizumab in sq-NSCLC met primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Celltrion received FDA approval for two additional pediatric indications for Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma. Classys plans to acquire 77.5% stake in JL Health, South American energy-based aesthetic medical device distribution group. </li>
<li>Syngene plans to add a bioconjugation suite at its commercial biologics facility. Cipla and Eli Lilly agreed to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak.</li>
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Innovent Biologics announced strategic global collaboration with Takeda for total deal value of $11.4B. Akeso announced that phase 3 trial evaluating ivonescimab versus tislelizumab in sq-NSCLC met primary endpoint.
Celltrion received FDA approval for two additional pediatric indications for Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma. Classys plans to acquire 77.5% stake in JL Health, South American energy-based aesthetic medical device distribution group. 
Syngene plans to add a bioconjugation suite at its commercial biologics facility. Cipla and Eli Lilly agreed to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

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Cipla Limited manufactures and sells pharmaceutical and personal care products. The Company offers active pharmaceutical ingredients, and formulations in therapeutic areas, such as allergy, analgesic, anti malarial, anti-infectives, cardiology, dermatology and cosmeceuticals, diabetology, gastroenterology, steroids, iron chelators, nutritional products.

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45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Emcure Pharmaceuticals: The Delhi HC Semaglutide Ruling Changes the Game

Delhi High Court dismisses Novo Nordisk's appeal, opening the door for generic semaglutide flood in India as patent expiration nears.

Sudarshan Bhandari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (January 18) – ImmuneOnco, Wuxi Bio, Eisai, Daiichi, SK Biopharm, HK Inno.N

ImmuneOnco got trial approval for atherosclerosis drug candidate, timdarpacept in China. Eisai secures rights to NSCLC drug taletrectinib. HK inno...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 14) – China NRDL, Fosun Pharma, SanBio, Peptidream, Zydus Life

China published 2025 NRDL, adding 114 new drugs. Fosun Pharma inked outlicensing deal with Pfizer for obesity drug candidate. PeptiDream achieved...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

Innovent Biologics announced collaboration with Takeda. FDA approves two additional indications for Celltrion's Humira biosimilar. Syngene is...

Tina Banerjee

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45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

​Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Emcure Pharmaceuticals: The Delhi HC Semaglutide Ruling Changes the Game

​Delhi High Court dismisses Novo Nordisk's appeal, opening the door for generic semaglutide flood in India as patent expiration nears.

Sudarshan Bhandari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (January 18) – ImmuneOnco, Wuxi Bio, Eisai, Daiichi, SK Biopharm, HK Inno.N

ImmuneOnco got trial approval for atherosclerosis drug candidate, timdarpacept in China. Eisai secures rights to NSCLC drug taletrectinib. HK inno...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 14) – China NRDL, Fosun Pharma, SanBio, Peptidream, Zydus Life

China published 2025 NRDL, adding 114 new drugs. Fosun Pharma inked outlicensing deal with Pfizer for obesity drug candidate. PeptiDream achieved...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

Innovent Biologics announced collaboration with Takeda. FDA approves two additional indications for Celltrion's Humira biosimilar. Syngene is...

Tina Banerjee

Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...

Delhi High Court dismisses Novo Nordisk's appeal, opening the door for generic semaglutide flood in India as patent expiration nears.