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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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<li>Novo committed to scale oral Wegovy manufacturing tenfold by 2030, opening potential peptide overflow work for integrated Indian CDMOs such as Divi’s.</li>
<li>Oral semaglutide is far more peptide-intensive per patient than injectable Wegovy, so capacity scale-up raises demand for fragments, building blocks and cost-efficient CDMO supply.</li>
<li>Treat oral Wegovy as optionality only; Lilly tirzepatide remains Divi’s core peptide opportunity, and Divi’s stays our top India Pharma pick.</li>
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Novo committed to scale oral Wegovy manufacturing tenfold by 2030, opening potential peptide overflow work for integrated Indian CDMOs such as Divi’s.
Oral semaglutide is far more peptide-intensive per patient than injectable Wegovy, so capacity scale-up raises demand for fragments, building blocks and cost-efficient CDMO supply.
Treat oral Wegovy as optionality only; Lilly tirzepatide remains Divi’s core peptide opportunity, and Divi’s stays our top India Pharma pick.


Divi’s Labs: Oral Wegovy Scale-Up, New Optionality

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<li>RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.</li>
<li>Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.</li>
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RemeGen granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Telitacicept worldwide (excluding Greater China) to Vor Biopharma for $125M. Innovent Biologics received a first-in-class weight loss drug approval in China.
Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Datroway for the treatment of certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SanBio now expects Akuugo approval in H2FY26, instead of Q2FY26.
Otsuka in-licensed HBM7020 from Harbour BioMed for an upfront payment of $47M and near-term milestones. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched Beigene’s Tevimbra in India for NSCLC.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

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<li>Once overlooked, Ozempic (semaglutide) has become a multi-billion-dollar drug, transforming the landscape of weight loss and chronic disease management due to its remarkable efficacy. </li>
<li>With new FDA-approved indications for cardiovascular risk, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, Ozempic is driving massive market growth, set to dominate the GLP-1 receptor agonist sector. 
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<li>While patent protection and high demand fuel growth, the impending expiration in key markets like India and competition from emerging drugs will impact pricing and market dynamics.</li>
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Once overlooked, Ozempic (semaglutide) has become a multi-billion-dollar drug, transforming the landscape of weight loss and chronic disease management due to its remarkable efficacy. 
With new FDA-approved indications for cardiovascular risk, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, Ozempic is driving massive market growth, set to dominate the GLP-1 receptor agonist sector. 

While patent protection and high demand fuel growth, the impending expiration in key markets like India and competition from emerging drugs will impact pricing and market dynamics.


Thematic Report: Ozempic- Weight Loss Drug Revolution

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Water Tower Research was founded by Wall Street veterans after witnessing a fundamental shift in the investment research industry with the result being a declining knowledge base among investors, a lack of awareness and a shrinking pool of fundamental research being conducted on companies across the small-cap and micro-cap spectrum. The same issues are now increasingly occurring in the mid-cap space. This sea change within the investment community is impacting not only the companies themselves but also current shareholders and potential investors. With significantly less active sell-side sponsorship by Wall Street, a substantial information gap has developed between companies and various constituents in the financial community. The net result is fewer channels for insight and information to flow between companies and investors.

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<ul><li>Pharma benefited from some defensive sector rotation, led by the big obesity duo, LLY and NVO, ahead of this week’s major diabetes conference (ADA 2025).</li><li>Vaccine concerns reached new heights as RFK Jr. suddenly (but not surprising) dismantled the CDC’s ACIP (vaccine expert panel) and replaced it with vaccine skeptics to reshape vaccine policy and guidance.</li><li>Most- Favored-Nation (MFN) appeared to be in a stand-off as the 30- day deadline (June 11) for drug price targets passed without any action. </li></ul>

Pharma benefited from some defensive sector rotation, led by the big obesity duo, LLY and NVO, ahead of this week’s major diabetes conference (ADA 2025).Vaccine concerns reached new heights as RFK Jr. suddenly (but not surprising) dismantled the CDC’s ACIP (vaccine expert panel) and replaced it with vaccine skeptics to reshape vaccine policy and guidance.Most- Favored-Nation (MFN) appeared to be in a stand-off as the 30- day deadline (June 11) for drug price targets passed without any action. 

Biopharma Week in Review - Vaccine Advisory Board Overhaul Sudden but Not Surprising

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<li>Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.</li>
<li>Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.</li>
<li>Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”</li>
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical stuck outlicense agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for GLP-1 drug candidate for an upfront payment of $80M. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer.
Takeda received European approval for Adcetris as a chemotherapy regimen in Hodgkin lymphoma. Zydus Lifesciences is acquiring 5.9% stake in Agenus and commercial right for its lead candidate for India.
Mayne Pharma has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court against TherapeuticsMD. Cosette Pharmaceuticals indicated an intention to terminate the acquisition over “material adverse clause claims.”


APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

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Divi’s Labs: Oral Wegovy Scale-Up, New Optionality

On Capital Market day, when Novo announced 10x oral Wegovy scale-up. This is peptide CDMO optionality for Divis Lab, the core GLP-1 bet.

Sudarshan Bhandari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report: Ozempic- Weight Loss Drug Revolution

Ozempic's remarkable efficacy in weight loss and chronic disease management has transformed it into a multi-billion-dollar drug, set to dominate...

Nimish Maheshwari

Biopharma Week in Review - Vaccine Advisory Board Overhaul Sudden but Not Surprising

Pharma benefited from some defensive sector rotation, led by the big obesity duo, LLY and NVO, ahead of this week’s major diabetes conference (ADA...

Water Tower Research

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

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Divi’s Labs: Oral Wegovy Scale-Up, New Optionality

On Capital Market day, when Novo announced 10x oral Wegovy scale-up. This is peptide CDMO optionality for Divis Lab, the core GLP-1 bet.

Sudarshan Bhandari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 29)- RemeGen, Innovent, Daiichi, SanBio, Otsuka, Chugai, Glenmark

Last week couple of Chinese companies signed outlicensing deals with international players. Innovent got weight loss drug approval in China....

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report: Ozempic- Weight Loss Drug Revolution

​Ozempic's remarkable efficacy in weight loss and chronic disease management has transformed it into a multi-billion-dollar drug, set to dominate...

Nimish Maheshwari

Biopharma Week in Review - Vaccine Advisory Board Overhaul Sudden but Not Surprising

Pharma benefited from some defensive sector rotation, led by the big obesity duo, LLY and NVO, ahead of this week’s major diabetes conference (ADA...

Water Tower Research

APAC Healthcare Weekly (June 8)- Hansoh Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Mayne Pharma, Zydus Life

Hansoh stuck deal with Regeneron for obesity drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo unveiled positive phase 3 trial result in first-line breast cancer....

Tina Banerjee

Ozempic's remarkable efficacy in weight loss and chronic disease management has transformed it into a multi-billion-dollar drug, set to dominate...