Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-lal-pathlabs-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26927:1" rel="noopener">Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN)</a> has maintained its 10% revenue growth target for the current financial year, mainly driven by 6–7% growth in patient volume.</li>
<li>The operating environment is becoming conducive. Competitive intensity in terms of predatory pricing, promotional offer, and cash burning to acquire customers, have come to an end.</li>
<li>As of Q1FY25, DLPL has net cash position of INR10B. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South and West India and expanding in small towns.</li>
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Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN) has maintained its 10% revenue growth target for the current financial year, mainly driven by 6–7% growth in patient volume.
The operating environment is becoming conducive. Competitive intensity in terms of predatory pricing, promotional offer, and cash burning to acquire customers, have come to an end.
As of Q1FY25, DLPL has net cash position of INR10B. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South and West India and expanding in small towns.


Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN): Poised for Next Level of Growth Amid Easing Price Competition

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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>SEBI has overhauled F&amp;O eligibility criteria, introducing stricter norms for stock inclusion and exclusion for more active stocks. </li>
<li>As per calculation, New criteria will include 80 stocks and exclude 18 to 23, impacting market liquidity and stability.</li>
<li>This will lead to the creation of a more robust, transparent, and liquid for the F&amp;O Market.</li>
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SEBI has overhauled F&amp;O eligibility criteria, introducing stricter norms for stock inclusion and exclusion for more active stocks. 
As per calculation, New criteria will include 80 stocks and exclude 18 to 23, impacting market liquidity and stability.
This will lead to the creation of a more robust, transparent, and liquid for the F&amp;O Market.


SEBI's F&O Criteria Revision & Its Impact

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

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Independent & Unbiased Research

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<li>While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.</li>
<li>For reference, the previous earnings editions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-8-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-i" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:115688" rel="noopener">[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-9-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-ii" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116224" rel="noopener">[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II</a> </li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.</li>
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While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.
For reference, the previous earnings editions are [Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I &amp; [Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II 
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.


[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

Equity Capital Markets

Agilus Diagnostics Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/agilus-diagnostics-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40210:1" rel="noopener">Agilus Diagnostics Limited (SRLL IN)</a> is the largest diagnostics service provider in terms of number of laboratories and the second largest in terms of revenue from operations in India.</li>
<li>Agilus has built an extensive network spread across 25 states and five union territories in India. An asset light model enables growth of the service network in a cost-effective manner.</li>
<li>Indian diagnostics industry is expected to have a CAGR of 8–10% during FY23–28 to reach INR1,150B–1,250B in FY28, providing immense growth opportunities for large players like Agilus.</li>
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Agilus Diagnostics Limited (SRLL IN) is the largest diagnostics service provider in terms of number of laboratories and the second largest in terms of revenue from operations in India.
Agilus has built an extensive network spread across 25 states and five union territories in India. An asset light model enables growth of the service network in a cost-effective manner.
Indian diagnostics industry is expected to have a CAGR of 8–10% during FY23–28 to reach INR1,150B–1,250B in FY28, providing immense growth opportunities for large players like Agilus.


Agilus Diagnostics Pre-IPO: Large Scale of Operation and Favorable Sector Demand To Drive Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-lal-pathlabs-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26927:1" rel="noopener">Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN)</a> reported 2% and 8% revenue and net profit decline in Q3FY23, respectively. Q3 results were dragged by an 80% YoY decline in COVID-19 revenue.</li>
<li>While non-COVID revenue increased 9% YoY to INR4.78 billion, it declined 7% QoQ. In fact, Q3FY23 non-COVID revenue was the lowest over the last three quarters.</li>
<li>Although diagnostics is a big and attractive market opportunity in India, the sector is overcrowded, leading to heated price competition and declining realization per test.</li>
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Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN) reported 2% and 8% revenue and net profit decline in Q3FY23, respectively. Q3 results were dragged by an 80% YoY decline in COVID-19 revenue.
While non-COVID revenue increased 9% YoY to INR4.78 billion, it declined 7% QoQ. In fact, Q3FY23 non-COVID revenue was the lowest over the last three quarters.
Although diagnostics is a big and attractive market opportunity in India, the sector is overcrowded, leading to heated price competition and declining realization per test.


Dr Lal PathLabs (DLPL IN): Losing Path Amid Competition; Non-COVID Growth Underwhelming

India

Metropolis Healthcare Limited provides medical and laboratory services. The Company offers pathology testing, imaging and nuclear medicine, clinical trails, and home health services. Metropolis Healthcare operates chains of diagnostic centers across India.

Metropolis Healthcare Limited (METROHL IN)

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Tina Banerjee

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Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd (DLPL IN): Poised for Next Level of Growth Amid Easing Price Competition

​Dr Lal PathLabs expects 10% revenue growth fueled by patient volume in FY25. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South...

Tina Banerjee

SEBI's F&O Criteria Revision & Its Impact

​SEBI introduces stricter F&O eligibility criteria, impacting market liquidity and stability by including 80 stocks and excluding 18 to 23. #SEBI...

Nimish Maheshwari

[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

​This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Pranav Bhavsar

Agilus Diagnostics Pre-IPO: Large Scale of Operation and Favorable Sector Demand To Drive Growth

​Agilus Diagnostics is the largest diagnostics service provider in India. With pan-India network and comprehensive test menu, the company is poised...

Tina Banerjee

Dr Lal PathLabs (DLPL IN): Losing Path Amid Competition; Non-COVID Growth Underwhelming

India diagnostic sector is overcrowded, leading to price competition and declining realization per test. Currently, DLPL’s three-year patient...

Tina Banerjee

Dr Lal PathLabs expects 10% revenue growth fueled by patient volume in FY25. The company is looking for small or mid-sized acquisitions in South...

SEBI introduces stricter F&O eligibility criteria, impacting market liquidity and stability by including 80 stocks and excluding 18 to 23. #SEBI...

This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Agilus Diagnostics is the largest diagnostics service provider in India. With pan-India network and comprehensive test menu, the company is poised...