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<ul><li>We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 25% in the last one year, beating the benchmark Nifty 50 index (6% return over the same period) by a wide margin.</li><li>The basket, however, declined by 2.5% in Oct’23 on account of the volatile equity market.</li><li>Nonetheless, it still managed to beat the benchmark Nifty 50 as it de-grew more at 2.8% on an MoM basis. </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.

We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 25% in the last one year, beating the benchmark Nifty 50 index (6% return over the same period) by a wide margin.The basket, however, declined by 2.5% in Oct’23 on account of the volatile equity market.Nonetheless, it still managed to beat the benchmark Nifty 50 as it de-grew more at 2.8% on an MoM basis. 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 - ‘Growth at a Reasonable Price’ – an Overarching Theme - Nov 2023

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Global generics revenue increased 9% YoY to INR61 billion, mainly driven by double-digit growth in North America and Europe generic businesses, partly offset by muted growth in domestic market.</li>
<li>Revenue from North America generics increased 13% y/y to INR31.7 billion, driven by growing momentum in core portfolio, Mayne integration, and favorable Fx. Pricing environment remains stable.</li>
<li>Despite increase in SG&amp;A and R&amp;D expenses, EBITDA grew 13% YoY to INR 21.8 billion. Net profit increased 33% YoY to INR14.8 billion. Both EBITDA and net profit topped estimates.</li>
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Global generics revenue increased 9% YoY to INR61 billion, mainly driven by double-digit growth in North America and Europe generic businesses, partly offset by muted growth in domestic market.
Revenue from North America generics increased 13% y/y to INR31.7 billion, driven by growing momentum in core portfolio, Mayne integration, and favorable Fx. Pricing environment remains stable.
Despite increase in SG&amp;A and R&amp;D expenses, EBITDA grew 13% YoY to INR 21.8 billion. Net profit increased 33% YoY to INR14.8 billion. Both EBITDA and net profit topped estimates.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Highest Ever Sales and Profit in Q2; Good Show in Key Markets

<ul><li>The Pharma companies under our coverage are likely to report aggregate Revenue/EBITDA/PAT growth of 17.4%/23.8%/25.2% YoY in Q2FY24E.</li><li>The growth is likely to be led by value-added new launches, market share expansion, and strong momentum in the Indian market.</li><li>A high double-digit growth in the US market was led by gRevlimid and other value-added launches despite intense competition and low singledigit growth witnessed in the basic generic business. </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.

The Pharma companies under our coverage are likely to report aggregate Revenue/EBITDA/PAT growth of 17.4%/23.8%/25.2% YoY in Q2FY24E.The growth is likely to be led by value-added new launches, market share expansion, and strong momentum in the Indian market.A high double-digit growth in the US market was led by gRevlimid and other value-added launches despite intense competition and low singledigit growth witnessed in the basic generic business. 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.

<ul><li>We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 32% in the last one year, beating by a wide margin the 15% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50 index over this period.</li><li>Moreover, in Sep’23, the basket inched up further by 3.2%, marking an excellent outperformance of 1.2% over the Nifty 50 index which was up only 2% MoM.</li><li>These results strengthen our confidence in our thematic approach to Top Picks selection. </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.

We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 32% in the last one year, beating by a wide margin the 15% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50 index over this period.Moreover, in Sep’23, the basket inched up further by 3.2%, marking an excellent outperformance of 1.2% over the Nifty 50 index which was up only 2% MoM.These results strengthen our confidence in our thematic approach to Top Picks selection. 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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajanta-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10053:1" rel="noopener">Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN)</a> reported better-than-expected profitability in Q1FY24, due to softening of raw material prices and normalization of freight rates. EBITDA margin expanded 300bps YoY to 26%.</li>
<li>Revenue increased 7% YoY to INR10B, driven by superior execution in branded generics business and lesser price erosion in the U.S. 73% of the total sales came from branded generic.</li>
<li>Management maintained mid-teen revenue growth and EBITDA margin guidance of ~25% for FY24. Ajanta Pharma has a positive business outlook due to growing branded generic business and niche U.S. launches.</li>
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Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN) reported better-than-expected profitability in Q1FY24, due to softening of raw material prices and normalization of freight rates. EBITDA margin expanded 300bps YoY to 26%.
Revenue increased 7% YoY to INR10B, driven by superior execution in branded generics business and lesser price erosion in the U.S. 73% of the total sales came from branded generic.
Management maintained mid-teen revenue growth and EBITDA margin guidance of ~25% for FY24. Ajanta Pharma has a positive business outlook due to growing branded generic business and niche U.S. launches.


Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Starts FY24 With Healthy Branded Generics Growth and Improving Margins

India

Lupin Limited manufactures bulk actives and formulations. The principal bulk actives manufactured by it include Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol (anti-TB), Cephalosporins (anti-infectives) and cardiovasculars. The company also possesses competencies in phytomedicines, in which medicines are made out of plant and herbal resources supported by the discipline of modern medicine.

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Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Starts FY24 With Healthy Branded Generics Growth and Improving Margins

Ajanta Pharma has a positive business outlook due to accelerated revenue growth driven by India branded generics business, niche and complex...

Tina Banerjee

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