In today’s briefing:
- OneSource Specialty Pharma: Building a Global CDMO Champion from India
- 2025 High Conviction Update: Aster DM (ASTERDM IN)- Starts FY26 On High Note; Announces New Hospital

OneSource Specialty Pharma: Building a Global CDMO Champion from India
- Onesource Specialty Pharma (ONESOURC IN) reported a solid Q1 FY26, with a 12% YoY revenue increase, accelerated capacity expansion, and momentum toward global growth through potential acquisitions.
- The proposed acquisition of sterile injectable and carbapenem facilities, coupled with the company’s existing biologics platform, positions OneSource to become a formidable, multi-modality CDMO.
- This quarter marks a strategic inflection point for OneSource, signaling a confident transition from a focused CDMO to a globally competitive specialty pharma player with an eye on high-value segments.
2025 High Conviction Update: Aster DM (ASTERDM IN)- Starts FY26 On High Note; Announces New Hospital
- Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN) reported 8% revenue growth in Q1FY26, driven by a 14% rise in ARPOB and 4% reduction in ALOS. EBITDA margin expanded 230bps to 20.0%.
- Kerala revenue grew 5% as compared with 4% decline in Q4FY25, driven by 6% QoQ increase in-patient volumes and 200 bps QoQ increase in occupancy, reflecting early signs of recovery.
- Q1FY26 results ensure that the momentum is back. With strong base business, proposed merger with QCIL, and expansion plan, Aster DM is well-positioned for 20%+ revenue growth through FY28.
