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Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Samsung Biologics signs manufacturing deals worth over $668M with European pharmaceutical company. Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical distribution company in Switzerland. Kyowa Kirin collaborates for leukemia drug.</li>
<li>Takeda launched Hutchmed’s colorectal cancer drug Fruzaqla in Japan. FDA has turned down Astellas Pharma’s application for label update of geographic atrophy drug Izervay. Lunit is partnering with AstraZeneca.</li>
<li>Yuhan is one step ahead for European approval of Leclaza. HK inno.N signs domestic supply contract for Roche’s influenza treatment, Tamiflu. Beigene settles litigation against generic filer of Brukinsa.</li>
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Samsung Biologics signs manufacturing deals worth over $668M with European pharmaceutical company. Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, a specialty pharmaceutical distribution company in Switzerland. Kyowa Kirin collaborates for leukemia drug.
Takeda launched Hutchmed’s colorectal cancer drug Fruzaqla in Japan. FDA has turned down Astellas Pharma’s application for label update of geographic atrophy drug Izervay. Lunit is partnering with AstraZeneca.
Yuhan is one step ahead for European approval of Leclaza. HK inno.N signs domestic supply contract for Roche’s influenza treatment, Tamiflu. Beigene settles litigation against generic filer of Brukinsa.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

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MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company provides SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products.

<ul><li>IC design firms remain positive about 2025 outlook despite uncertainties for 1Q25, showing resilience in the industry.</li><li>Taiwan evaluates consequences of Trump's potential revocation of China's trade status, highlighting potential geopolitical impacts.</li><li>JSR's construction of new EUV photoresist plant in S. Korea demonstrates commitment to meeting semiconductor demand in the region and globally.</li></ul>

IC design firms remain positive about 2025 outlook despite uncertainties for 1Q25, showing resilience in the industry.Taiwan evaluates consequences of Trump's potential revocation of China's trade status, highlighting potential geopolitical impacts.JSR's construction of new EUV photoresist plant in S. Korea demonstrates commitment to meeting semiconductor demand in the region and globally.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

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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>Big Tech companies are already generating significant revenue from AI. Microsoft expects to reach $10 billion in AI revenue by the next quarter, making it their fastest-growing area.</li>
<li>In the third quarter of 2024 alone <strong>Microsoft, Google, and Meta</strong> collectively spent over $42 billion on AI infrastructure, primarily on building data centers and purchasing computing equipment.</li>
<li>Companies are projecting continued high spending on AI into 2025 to meet growing demand. However, challenges remain, including supply constraints for AI chips</li>
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Big Tech companies are already generating significant revenue from AI. Microsoft expects to reach $10 billion in AI revenue by the next quarter, making it their fastest-growing area.
In the third quarter of 2024 alone Microsoft, Google, and Meta collectively spent over $42 billion on AI infrastructure, primarily on building data centers and purchasing computing equipment.
Companies are projecting continued high spending on AI into 2025 to meet growing demand. However, challenges remain, including supply constraints for AI chips


Thematic Report: AI Wave- Big Tech's Spending Spree

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Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>India is experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditure (capex), both in the government and private sectors. This slowdown, largely attributed to the general elections in the Q1 of FY25.</li>
<li>The central government has set an ambitious target of 50.5% capex growth in the second half of FY25 to compensate for the sluggish first half.</li>
<li>The capex slowdown has resulted in reduced investment in crucial infrastructure projects, impacting key sectors such as defense, roads, and railways.</li>
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India is experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditure (capex), both in the government and private sectors. This slowdown, largely attributed to the general elections in the Q1 of FY25.
The central government has set an ambitious target of 50.5% capex growth in the second half of FY25 to compensate for the sluggish first half.
The capex slowdown has resulted in reduced investment in crucial infrastructure projects, impacting key sectors such as defense, roads, and railways.


Thematic Report: India's Capex Growth Ambitions Vs. Reality

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<ul><li>India's top player in the industry notes slow passenger EV sales, but sees a boom in commercial EVs.</li><li>Nvidia surpasses revenue estimates with strong data center expansion, leading to mixed analyst reactions.</li><li>China accelerates efforts for chip independence to lessen reliance on US technology in response to potential policies of the new Trump administration.</li></ul>

India's top player in the industry notes slow passenger EV sales, but sees a boom in commercial EVs.Nvidia surpasses revenue estimates with strong data center expansion, leading to mixed analyst reactions.China accelerates efforts for chip independence to lessen reliance on US technology in response to potential policies of the new Trump administration.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (22-Nov-2024): Commercial EVs thrive despite passenger slowdown.

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Tina Banerjee

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

IC design firms optimistic for 2025, Taiwan monitors trade impact, JSR builds EUV plant, Japan cuts APB funding, MediaTek aims at Indian market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Thematic Report: AI Wave- Big Tech's Spending Spree

Big Tech companies like Microsoft are seeing massive revenue growth from AI, with projections of $10 billion in AI revenue by next quarter.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: India's Capex Growth Ambitions Vs. Reality

India's capital expenditure is slowing down due to elections, prompting the government to aim for 50.5% growth in the second half of FY25 to make...

Nimish Maheshwari

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (22-Nov-2024): Commercial EVs thrive despite passenger slowdown.

Passenger EV sales lag behind, but commercial EVs thrive; Nvidia surpasses revenue estimates, sparking analyst reactions; China accelerates chip...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 24)- Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, Takeda, Kyowa Kirin, Astellas Pharma

​Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Tina Banerjee

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

IC design firms optimistic for 2025, Taiwan monitors trade impact, JSR builds EUV plant, Japan cuts APB funding, MediaTek aims at Indian market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Thematic Report: AI Wave- Big Tech's Spending Spree

​Big Tech companies like Microsoft are seeing massive revenue growth from AI, with projections of $10 billion in AI revenue by next quarter.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: India's Capex Growth Ambitions Vs. Reality

​India's capital expenditure is slowing down due to elections, prompting the government to aim for 50.5% growth in the second half of FY25 to make...

Nimish Maheshwari

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (22-Nov-2024): Commercial EVs thrive despite passenger slowdown.

Passenger EV sales lag behind, but commercial EVs thrive; Nvidia surpasses revenue estimates, sparking analyst reactions; China accelerates chip...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Samsung Biologics secures new manufacturing deals, Celltrion is acquiring iQone Healthcare, Takeda launches colorectal cancer drug in Japan, and...

Big Tech companies like Microsoft are seeing massive revenue growth from AI, with projections of $10 billion in AI revenue by next quarter.

India's capital expenditure is slowing down due to elections, prompting the government to aim for 50.5% growth in the second half of FY25 to make...