Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Despite ongoing recovery and fading effect of the COVID-19, 2023 was not a smooth sailing for the healthcare companies. All the countries and sub-sectors did not perform equally.</li>
<li>As we are heading into 2024, let us look back on the performance of some of our global healthcare stocks recommended throughout 2023.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lianbio" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34478:1" rel="noopener">LianBio (LIAN US)</a> remained the best performer with 93% return in nearly eight months. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-health-medanta" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34649:1" rel="noopener">Global Health (Medanta) (MEDANTA IN)</a>, top pick for March 2023, generated 79% return in nine months.     </li>
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Despite ongoing recovery and fading effect of the COVID-19, 2023 was not a smooth sailing for the healthcare companies. All the countries and sub-sectors did not perform equally.
As we are heading into 2024, let us look back on the performance of some of our global healthcare stocks recommended throughout 2023.

LianBio (LIAN US) remained the best performer with 93% return in nearly eight months. Global Health (Medanta) (MEDANTA IN), top pick for March 2023, generated 79% return in nine months.     


2023 in Rear Mirror View: Top Performers From My Global Healthcare Coverage Universe

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<li>Australia has recommended against the approval of Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu received conditional approval in China for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.</li>
<li>Nihon Kohden has revised its financial forecasts for H1FY25. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences’ toripalimab has been approved for marketing in India for treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.</li>
<li>Akeso Biopharma raised ~$250M, for funding its R&amp;D activities. Celltrion has filed phase 3 clinical trial application in Europe for Cosentyx biosimilar in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.</li>
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Australia has recommended against the approval of Eisai Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu received conditional approval in China for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Nihon Kohden has revised its financial forecasts for H1FY25. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences’ toripalimab has been approved for marketing in India for treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Akeso Biopharma raised ~$250M, for funding its R&amp;D activities. Celltrion has filed phase 3 clinical trial application in Europe for Cosentyx biosimilar in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, 100, and 200 indices in the December 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect six ADDs/DELs for BSE 100 and six ADDs/DELs for BSE 200.</li>
<li>Zomato is one of the six BSE 100 expected DELs but its fate will depend on when its expected F&amp;O list inclusion takes place and the index provider's discretionary choices.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, 100, and 200 indices in the December 2024 index rebal event.
We expect six ADDs/DELs for BSE 100 and six ADDs/DELs for BSE 200.
Zomato is one of the six BSE 100 expected DELs but its fate will depend on when its expected F&amp;O list inclusion takes place and the index provider's discretionary choices.


Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations + Zomato Question Mark

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The U.S. House passed the Biosecure Act, mandating U.S. pharma firms to cut ties with specific Chinese biotechs by 2032.</li>
<li>This opens opportunities for Indian CDMOs, positioning them as viable alternatives due to geopolitical alignment and regulatory quality.</li>
<li>India’s CDMOs could see substantial growth, benefiting from increased global diversification efforts away from China.</li>
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The U.S. House passed the Biosecure Act, mandating U.S. pharma firms to cut ties with specific Chinese biotechs by 2032.
This opens opportunities for Indian CDMOs, positioning them as viable alternatives due to geopolitical alignment and regulatory quality.
India’s CDMOs could see substantial growth, benefiting from increased global diversification efforts away from China.


The US Biosecure Act: A Boon for Indian CDMO Players?

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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

India

Syngene International Limited provides contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry. The Company offers chemical and formulation development, polymer research, large molecule and clinical development, and stability services. Syngene International serves customers worldwide.

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2023 in Rear Mirror View: Top Performers From My Global Healthcare Coverage Universe

Despite ongoing recovery and fading effect of the COVID-19, healthcare companies had varying performances in 2023. From my coverage, the top...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

This insight collates key news in APAC healthcare last week. With the earnings season beginning to unfold along with major pharma and healthcare...

Tina Banerjee

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations + Zomato Question Mark

If Zomato gets deleted from BSE 100, there could be an index outflow of US$144mn. This is the largest flow name among our expected ADDs and DELs in...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

The US Biosecure Act: A Boon for Indian CDMO Players?

The Biosecure Act passed by the U.S. House could boost Indian CDMOs as alternative to Chinese biotechs by 2032, leading to potential growth...

Nimish Maheshwari

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

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2023 in Rear Mirror View: Top Performers From My Global Healthcare Coverage Universe

​Despite ongoing recovery and fading effect of the COVID-19, healthcare companies had varying performances in 2023. From my coverage, the top...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Oct 20)- Eisai, Daiichi Sankyo, Junshi Bioscience, Akeso, Celltrion, Neuren

This insight collates key news in APAC healthcare last week. With the earnings season beginning to unfold along with major pharma and healthcare...

Tina Banerjee

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations + Zomato Question Mark

If Zomato gets deleted from BSE 100, there could be an index outflow of US$144mn. This is the largest flow name among our expected ADDs and DELs in...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

The US Biosecure Act: A Boon for Indian CDMO Players?

​The Biosecure Act passed by the U.S. House could boost Indian CDMOs as alternative to Chinese biotechs by 2032, leading to potential growth...

Nimish Maheshwari

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

Despite ongoing recovery and fading effect of the COVID-19, healthcare companies had varying performances in 2023. From my coverage, the top...

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations + Zomato Question Mark

The Biosecure Act passed by the U.S. House could boost Indian CDMOs as alternative to Chinese biotechs by 2032, leading to potential growth...

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