Early API Momentum At Indian Firms: Not Just A Quarterly Bump?

Alembic and Biocon kick off the Q1 earnings season in India with significant growth in the active pharmaceutical ingredients business and expect to see continued momentum in the area. More Indian firms could gain as customers realign strategies and move away from single sources to de-risk their supply chain, learning from pandemic-related disruptions.

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The first-quarter fiscal 2021 earnings of India's Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited and Biocon, Ltd. have reflected strong traction in the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) business against the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic-related disruptions as customers stocked up to ensure business continuity.

While APIs are not the biggest contributor to the revenues of both the front-line companies, which have distinct profiles and...

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