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<ul><li>Pharmaceuticals: We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver a steady performance in Q2FY26, with aggregate revenue rising by 7.4% YoY and 2.7% QoQ to Rs 36,683 Cr.</li><li>EBITDA is estimated to increase by 7.5% YoY and 0.4% QoQ to Rs 8,510 Cr, while adjusted PAT is likely to grow by 10.2% YoY but decline 1.8% sequentially to Rs 5,014 Cr.</li><li>The sector’s operating margin is expected to remain stable at around 23.2%, supported by cost efficiencies and a favourable product mix despite continued pricing headwinds.</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.

Pharmaceuticals: We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver a steady performance in Q2FY26, with aggregate revenue rising by 7.4% YoY and 2.7% QoQ to Rs 36,683 Cr.EBITDA is estimated to increase by 7.5% YoY and 0.4% QoQ to Rs 8,510 Cr, while adjusted PAT is likely to grow by 10.2% YoY but decline 1.8% sequentially to Rs 5,014 Cr.The sector’s operating margin is expected to remain stable at around 23.2%, supported by cost efficiencies and a favourable product mix despite continued pricing headwinds.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.

Q2FY26 Earnings Preview - Pharma & Healthcare

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted for review by FDA for certain types of breast cancers. Santen’s new drug application has been accepted in China.  </li>
<li>Hanmi Pharm entered into a global licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences granting Gilead the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize encequidar. Boryung is acquiring Sanofi’s cytotoxic anti-cancer drug Taxotere.</li>
<li>IHH Healthcare received SEBI approval for mandatory open offer for 26% stake in Fortis Healthcare. Lupin has launched Liraglutide prefilled pen, bioequivalent to Victoza, in the U.S.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo’s indication expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted for review by FDA for certain types of breast cancers. Santen’s new drug application has been accepted in China.  
Hanmi Pharm entered into a global licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences granting Gilead the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize encequidar. Boryung is acquiring Sanofi’s cytotoxic anti-cancer drug Taxotere.
IHH Healthcare received SEBI approval for mandatory open offer for 26% stake in Fortis Healthcare. Lupin has launched Liraglutide prefilled pen, bioequivalent to Victoza, in the U.S.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 5) – Daiichi Sankyo, Santen, Hanmi Pharm, Boryung, IHH Health, Lupin

<ul><li>Relative Underperformance Provides an Opportunity to Add Equity for the Long Term: On a YTD basis, the Indian market has underperformed the US market and other emerging markets by a notable margin.</li><li>FTSE India is now trading at a PE premium of 49% to the EM index (PE), vs. an average premium of 44%.</li><li>During Sep’24, the Indian market traded at a 97% PE premium to EM. </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.

Relative Underperformance Provides an Opportunity to Add Equity for the Long Term: On a YTD basis, the Indian market has underperformed the US market and other emerging markets by a notable margin.FTSE India is now trading at a PE premium of 49% to the EM index (PE), vs. an average premium of 44%.During Sep’24, the Indian market traded at a 97% PE premium to EM. 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.

Axis Top Picks for the month of October 2025

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<li>Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.</li>
<li>Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.</li>
<li>Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.</li>
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Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.
Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.
Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

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<li>Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.</li>
<li>Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.</li>
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Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.
Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.
Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

India

Lupin is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, respiratory, anti-infective, and women's health. Lupin Limited was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

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Q2FY26 Earnings Preview - Pharma & Healthcare

We expect pharmaceutical companies under our coverage to deliver a steady performance in Q2FY26, with aggregate revenue rising by 7.4% YoY and 2.7%...

Axis Direct

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 5) – Daiichi Sankyo, Santen, Hanmi Pharm, Boryung, IHH Health, Lupin

Daiichi Sankyo’s label expansion application for Enhertu has been accepted by FDA. Hanmi Pharm entered into global licensing agreement with Gilead...

Tina Banerjee

Axis Top Picks for the month of October 2025

Relative Underperformance Provides an Opportunity to Add Equity for the Long Term: On a YTD basis, the Indian market has underperformed the US...

Axis Direct

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

CSPC Pharma got trial approval for Leqembi biosimilar. Celltrion is acquiring Lilly’s plant. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US. Hengrui...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

Fosun Pharma and Astellas got new drug approvals. Chugai and SK Biopharma announced positive Phase 3 trial result. Alteogen’s technology powered...

Tina Banerjee

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