Sohini Das

Affordability keeps ICE relevant as buyers warm to hybrids: Study

Hybrids emerge as the preferred bridge technology as most buyers stay price-conscious, favour lower EMIs and take a cautious view on full electrification

Sedemac targets global markets as ISG tech gains traction with Indian OEMs

Pune-based Sedemac is engaging global OEMs to export its proprietary ISG technology, even as TVS, Bajaj and Hero scale domestic deployment ahead of the firm's March 2026 IPO

Diet, screen time drive decline in mental health among India's youth: Study

A global study finds India's young adults scoring far below older generations on mental health, with rising consumption of ultra-processed food and increasing screen exposure emerging as key risks

Indian MSME drugmakers likely to focus on Brazil as next growth market

India-Brazil pharma meet highlights Brazil's growing role as a priority market for Indian MSME drugmakers, driven by rising exports, regulatory engagement and demand for specialty medicines

Free HPV vaccination may sharply cut India's cervical cancer burden

Public-health experts say India's free HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls could significantly lower cervical cancer cases and deaths, but warn success hinges on strong screening and sustained execu

AI, trust and faster innovation bets to shape India's pharma future by 2047

At the IPA summit, pharma leaders said India's 2047 ambitions depend on embedding AI, strengthening trust and accelerating innovation, as speed and quality become the sector's defining advantages

Balkrishna Ind enters consumer tyre market; eyes ₹23K cr topline by FY30

Balkrishna Industries earmarks Rs 3,500 crore to enter India's consumer tyre market, targeting a 2.2x rise in revenue by FY30 under its Vision 2030 strategy.

CDSCO tightens quality net with audits, scientific cadre overhaul

Planning to outsource GMP audits to agencies certified by QCI; onboard 1,500 experts to review drug applications

Torrent Group forays into diagnostics with large national reference lab

Torrent Group has entered the diagnostics sector with a 100,000 sq ft national reference lab in Navi Mumbai, marking a long-term push into high-end, specialised testing amid industry consolidation

CDSCO eases NOC norms to speed up clinical research and pharma exports

India's drug regulator is withdrawing export NOC requirements for SRA markets and easing other low-risk approvals, even as it strengthens oversight of manufacturing quality

India's drugmakers show fewer side effects under harsher USFDA scrutiny

USFDA data show OAI rates for Indian pharma plants falling to 8% by 2025 even as global outcomes worsen, reflecting stronger quality systems, technology adoption and compliance culture

Skoda India considering EV, CNG options as Kylaq broadens buyer base

Skoda India is focusing on cleaner fuel options, including CNG and EVs, while compact SUV Kylaq drives volumes, expands first-time buyers and strengthens the brand in India's competitive market

Novartis AG to exit listed India unit in $159 mn deal with ChrysCapital

Novartis AG will divest its entire stake in Novartis India to a ChrysCapital-led consortium for Rs 1,446 crore, triggering an open offer that could push the deal size to nearly Rs 2,000 crore

Tata Motors to widen BaaS beyond Punch.ev to lift entry-level EV adoption

Tata Motors aims to drive EV uptake in the sub-Rs 12 lakh segment by extending battery-as-a-service beyond Punch.ev, targeting buyers who need lower upfront prices and usable range

From expressways to airports, Maharashtra outlines integrated infra push

At GEC Summit 2026, top state agencies highlighted coordinated planning across roads, airports, metros and industrial corridors to drive Maharashtra's next phase of growth

India sheds defensive stance, negotiates future-focused trade deals: Goyal

Piyush Goyal says India has moved beyond apologetic trade talks, using FTAs as strategic tools to secure long-term economic gains while protecting sensitive sectors

India a beacon of hope in uncertain times, says PM Narendra Modi

Jaishankar warns of weaponised trade; Maharashtra Chief Minister pitches Mumbai as a financial hub

Maruti Suzuki flips the EV switch with eVitara pricing play, BaaS bet

Maruti Suzuki debuts the e-Vitara with aggressive pricing, a BaaS model, buyback assurance and a charging-service network, while cautioning of production constraints until July

Auto industry growth likely to be 3-6% in FY27 as high base kicks in: Icra

Ratings agency says elevated growth in FY26 will give way to moderation next fiscal as higher base and normalising demand temper volumes across PV, two-wheeler and CV segments

PV, two-wheeler dispatches ride on GST wave to log best January figures

Growth powered by healthy cash flow in rural areas