Indian pharma companies have been struggling to maintain margins because of strong headwinds. Due to increased competition, pharma companies are experiencing price erosion in the market, resulting in sluggish growth. While price erosion is not the only issue at hand, China’s lockdown that caused supply chain disruption, the rise in raw material prices, and the Russia-Ukraine war have raised packaging costs.
Avoid euphoric valuations, keep cash for better entry points: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Managers finds current valuations too high for new investments. Defence sector valuations are especially prohibitive. Cement sector, particularly in South