Apollo, Max Health, other hospital stocks rally up to 5% despite cancer drug price caps. Why Jefferies stays bullish

Hospital stocks rose up to 5% after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially reducing medicine prices by 70%. Jefferies and Emkay expect manageable earnings impacts, despite near-term margin pressures. Jefferies favours Fortis, Manipal, Apollo, Max Healthcare and Medanta, citing strong demand and attractive valuations.