Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.</li>
<li>Here we have presented our expectations for these indices for the upcoming index rebal event in March 2027.</li>
<li>We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100.</li>
</ul>


NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
Here we have presented our expectations for these indices for the upcoming index rebal event in March 2027.
We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100.


Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

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HealthCare Global Enterprises / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The Supreme Court has questioned medicine markups and sought government consideration of wider margin restrictions; a universal 16% cap is not yet established.</li>
<li>Earnings exposure depends on drug billing, procurement economics, and contract terms, while restrictions on captive pharmacy purchases could create a separate volume risk.</li>
<li>Investors should distinguish recoverable earnings pressure from weaker pricing power, then assess whether expansion returns justify existing valuation assumptions.</li>
</ul>


The Supreme Court has questioned medicine markups and sought government consideration of wider margin restrictions; a universal 16% cap is not yet established.
Earnings exposure depends on drug billing, procurement economics, and contract terms, while restrictions on captive pharmacy purchases could create a separate volume risk.
Investors should distinguish recoverable earnings pressure from weaker pricing power, then assess whether expansion returns justify existing valuation assumptions.


Supreme Court Drug-Pricing Scrutiny in India: Which Hospital Earnings Are Actually Exposed?

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Fosun Pharma is acquiring 53% stake in Green Valley Pharmaceuticals for ~$200M, to bolster CNS portfolio. Hansoh Pharmaceutical entered an exclusive license agreement with Glenmark Pharma for NSCLC drug Ameile.</li>
<li>Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Enhertu as first-line treatment for HER2+ breast cancer. Takeda Pharmaceutical announced positive topline results for two P3 studies of zasocitinib in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.</li>
<li>Hanmi Pharmaceutical filed domestic marketing application for efpeglenatide autoinjector, the first domestically developed GLP-1-based obesity drug. Max Healthcare announced INR10B+ investment for a ~450 bedded hospital in Pune.</li>
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Fosun Pharma is acquiring 53% stake in Green Valley Pharmaceuticals for ~$200M, to bolster CNS portfolio. Hansoh Pharmaceutical entered an exclusive license agreement with Glenmark Pharma for NSCLC drug Ameile.
Daiichi Sankyo received FDA approval for Enhertu as first-line treatment for HER2+ breast cancer. Takeda Pharmaceutical announced positive topline results for two P3 studies of zasocitinib in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Hanmi Pharmaceutical filed domestic marketing application for efpeglenatide autoinjector, the first domestically developed GLP-1-based obesity drug. Max Healthcare announced INR10B+ investment for a ~450 bedded hospital in Pune.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 21)–Fosun Pharma, Hansoh, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Hanmi, Max Health

<ul>
<li>The Indian hospital sector is entering an aggressive expansion phase with top hospitals adding 32% to their bed base by FY27E, supported by brownfield and stronger return ratios.</li>
<li>With medical tourism offering 67–91% cost arbitrage versus global peers and insurance penetration gradually deepening, hospitals are positioned to capture both domestic and international demand profitably.</li>
<li>From being seen as defensive and “boring,” hospitals are transforming into high-growth, cash-generating businesses. Robust balance sheets and rising ARPOBs suggest that hospital chains are entering a golden growth cycle.</li>
</ul>


The Indian hospital sector is entering an aggressive expansion phase with top hospitals adding 32% to their bed base by FY27E, supported by brownfield and stronger return ratios.
With medical tourism offering 67–91% cost arbitrage versus global peers and insurance penetration gradually deepening, hospitals are positioned to capture both domestic and international demand profitably.
From being seen as defensive and “boring,” hospitals are transforming into high-growth, cash-generating businesses. Robust balance sheets and rising ARPOBs suggest that hospital chains are entering a golden growth cycle.


Thematic Report on Indian Hospitals - Boring but Beautiful?

<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from Phase 3 trial, evaluating orforglipron, discovered by Chugai. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 3 trial of HP-6050, a transdermal formulation for sedation in Japan.</li>
<li>WuXi XDC completed GMP release of its new drug product facility in China. CSPC Pharmaceutical’s application for marketing approval of Semaglutide Injection has been accepted by the NMPA of China.</li>
<li>Junshi Biosciences’s indication expansion application for toripalimab for treatment of urothelial carcinoma has been accepted in China. Hanmi Pharma advances HM17321, a first-in-class obesity therapy, into global Phase 1 trials.</li>
</ul>


Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from Phase 3 trial, evaluating orforglipron, discovered by Chugai. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical initiated Phase 3 trial of HP-6050, a transdermal formulation for sedation in Japan.
WuXi XDC completed GMP release of its new drug product facility in China. CSPC Pharmaceutical’s application for marketing approval of Semaglutide Injection has been accepted by the NMPA of China.
Junshi Biosciences’s indication expansion application for toripalimab for treatment of urothelial carcinoma has been accepted in China. Hanmi Pharma advances HM17321, a first-in-class obesity therapy, into global Phase 1 trials.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 10) – Chugai, Hisamitsu, Wuxi XDC, CSPC Pharma, Junshi Bio, Hanmi Pharma

India

Max Healthcare Institute Limited is a leading Indian for-profit private hospital chain that operates 21 healthcare facilities with over 6,000 beds across North India, including Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. The company provides a wide range of medical and healthcare services across more than 30 specialties, including oncology, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, and orthopedics. Additionally, it offers diagnostic services through Max Lab and home healthcare services via Max@Home. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company was founded in 2001.

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Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

We expect US$824mn and US$493mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively. The NIFTY 50 expected ADDs/DELs have >8x ADV to trade.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Supreme Court Drug-Pricing Scrutiny in India: Which Hospital Earnings Are Actually Exposed?

As the Supreme Court targets hospital drug markups, which earnings are actually exposed? Read our breakdown of true margin risks beyond headline...

Nimish Maheshwari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 21)–Fosun Pharma, Hansoh, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Hanmi, Max Health

Fosun Pharma is acquiring 53% stake in Green Valley. Hansoh inked exclusive license agreement with Glenmark Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu got...

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report on Indian Hospitals - Boring but Beautiful?

Indian hospitals are aggressively expanding, with strong growth potential driven by medical tourism and insurance penetration, transforming into...

Nimish Maheshwari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 10) – Chugai, Hisamitsu, Wuxi XDC, CSPC Pharma, Junshi Bio, Hanmi Pharma

Obesity treatment related development dominated the week, with Chugai’s drug candidate meeting Phase 3 trial goals, CSPC is a step ahead for...

Tina Banerjee

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Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

We expect US$824mn and US$493mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively. The NIFTY 50 expected ADDs/DELs have >8x ADV to trade.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Supreme Court Drug-Pricing Scrutiny in India: Which Hospital Earnings Are Actually Exposed?

As the Supreme Court targets hospital drug markups, which earnings are actually exposed? Read our breakdown of true margin risks beyond headline...

Nimish Maheshwari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (December 21)–Fosun Pharma, Hansoh, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda, Hanmi, Max Health

Fosun Pharma is acquiring 53% stake in Green Valley. Hansoh inked exclusive license agreement with Glenmark Pharma. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu got...

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report on Indian Hospitals - Boring but Beautiful?

​Indian hospitals are aggressively expanding, with strong growth potential driven by medical tourism and insurance penetration, transforming into...

Nimish Maheshwari

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 10) – Chugai, Hisamitsu, Wuxi XDC, CSPC Pharma, Junshi Bio, Hanmi Pharma

Obesity treatment related development dominated the week, with Chugai’s drug candidate meeting Phase 3 trial goals, CSPC is a step ahead for...

Tina Banerjee

Indian hospitals are aggressively expanding, with strong growth potential driven by medical tourism and insurance penetration, transforming into...