Licensing Deal - Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd announced a licensing deal with Chinese drugmaker Hengrui Pharma for its under-development lung and breast cancer drug, Trastuzumab Rezetecan (SHR-A1811) [1][2] - The deal includes an upfront payment of $18 million, regulatory and commercial milestone payments of up to $1.093 billion, and royalties based on net sales within the licensed territory [1][4] Drug Details - Trastuzumab Rezetecan is a next-generation antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2-positive cancers, combining an antibody with a chemotherapy drug to deliver treatment directly to cancer cells [2] - The drug was approved in China in May 2025 for treating adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer that is either inoperable or metastatic [3] Clinical Development - Trastuzumab Rezetecan is currently advancing multiple clinical trials and received Orphan Drug Designation from the US FDA in August 2025 for gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma [3] Market Strategy - Under the licensing agreement, Glenmark can develop and commercialize the drug in emerging markets, excluding major regions like China, the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, and the CIS [4] - The company aims to expand its oncology pipeline and leadership, focusing on delivering next-generation therapies in underserved markets [5] Recent Collaborations - In May 2024, Glenmark entered an agreement with BeOne to market and distribute cancer medicines Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India [6] - In July 2025, Glenmark's US-based unit licensed a blood cancer drug to AbbVie Inc. for $700 million, marking a significant outlicensing deal for Indian drugmakers [6][7] Financial Performance - Glenmark's share price closed 0.2% higher at ₹2,020.10 on the National Stock Exchange following the announcement of the licensing deal [8]