Glenmark, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences Drive August Pharma Growth
Market Overview
The Nifty Pharma Index has gained around 37% year to date, with Indian pharmaceutical companies demonstrating strong earnings in the US market. As per recent reports, the Indian Pharma market grew 7.6% year-on-year in August 2024, compared to 11.2% in July and 6% in August 2023.
Top Performers
- JB Pharma: 13.7% YoY growth
- Glenmark Pharma: 13.5% YoY growth
- Intas Pharmaceuticals: 11.4% YoY growth
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: 9.9% YoY growth
- Zydus Lifescience: 9.7% YoY growth
- Ajanta Pharma: 9.4%
- Abbott: 9.5%
Among other companies, Lupin, Torrent Pharma, and Dr Reddy’s recorded growth rates of 8% or more. As of August 2024, Indian pharma companies hold an 84% market share in the Indian Pharmaceutical Market.
Future Outlook
Despite showing single-digit growth sequentially in August 2024, the outlook remains positive with analysts forecasting a 7-9% growth in domestic revenue for the fiscal year, primarily driven by launching new products.
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