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Sohini Das

Sohini Das

Sohini Das

Sohini Das writes on automobile and healthcare sectors for Business Standard. Over her 17 years as a journalist, she has covered multiple sectors and issues -- FMCG, dairy, tourism, and state elections, among others, across Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. She loves doing personality stories and ground reportage.

Sohini Das writes on automobile and healthcare sectors for Business Standard. Over her 17 years as a journalist, she has covered multiple sectors and issues -- FMCG, dairy, tourism, and state elections, among others, across Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. She loves doing personality stories and ground reportage.

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Swiss drugmaker Novartis to exit India listed unit in $159 mn deal

Swiss drugmaker to divest entire holding in Novartis India to a ChrysCapital-led consortium; open offer at Rs 860.64 per share to follow under takeover rules

Swiss drugmaker Novartis to exit India listed unit in $159 mn deal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

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

From expressways to airports, Maharashtra outlines integrated infra push
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

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 sheds defensive stance, negotiates future-focused trade deals: Goyal
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

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

India a beacon of hope in uncertain times, says PM Narendra Modi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

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

Maruti Suzuki flips the EV switch with eVitara pricing play, BaaS bet
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

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

Auto industry growth likely to be 3-6% in FY27 as high base kicks in: Icra
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

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

Growth powered by healthy cash flow in rural areas

PV, two-wheeler dispatches ride on GST wave to log best January figures
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Biopharma Shakti shows India focusing on being biopharma hub: Biocon's Shaw

After cutting debt and raising $1 billion, Biocon sharpens its biosimilars and GLP-1 play, betting on scale, regulatory reform and AI to power the next growth phase

Biopharma Shakti shows India focusing on being biopharma hub: Biocon's Shaw
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Mahindra LMM bets on e-autos as Udo launch targets next EV growth phase

LMM expects the electrification rate among three-wheelers to rise to 55-60 per cent by 2030 from 35 per cent at present

Mahindra LMM bets on e-autos as Udo launch targets next EV growth phase
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

M&M sees green shoots in US tractor mkt as tariffs ease after trade talks

Mahindra & Mahindra expects improved competitiveness in the US as tariffs drop to 18 per cent, plans to supply inventory from bonded warehouses

M&M sees green shoots in US tractor mkt as tariffs ease after trade talks
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Dr Lal back on the acquisition trail, tests South India for opportunities

After a three-year strategic pause, diagnostics firm is unlocking its balance-sheet capacity look for growth-boosting acquisitions

Dr Lal back on the acquisition trail, tests South India for opportunities
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Mahindra Q3 result: PAT up 47% at ₹4,675 cr on highest quarterly revenue

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 47 per cent rise in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs 4,675 crore on record revenue; gains market share in SUVs and LCVs, tractor share steady

Mahindra Q3 result: PAT up 47% at ₹4,675 cr on highest quarterly revenue
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

India's auto component firms go digital amid world crises, EVs: Report

Digitalisation, automation and smart factories no longer a luxury for sector, it says

India's auto component firms go digital amid world crises, EVs: Report
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Tata Motors bags order to supply 70,000 commercial vehicles to Indonesia

Tata Motors has signed an agreement to supply 70,000 commercial vehicles to Indonesia through its local subsidiary, marking the largest single international CV order, industry insiders said

Tata Motors bags order to supply 70,000 commercial vehicles to Indonesia
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Stellantis-Tata Motors JV turns 20, signs new MoU for collaboration

Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles marked 20 years of their joint venture by signing a fresh MoU to explore deeper collaboration across manufacturing, engineering and supply chains

Stellantis-Tata Motors JV turns 20, signs new MoU for collaboration
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

Zydus Lifesciences Q3 net profit rises 9% on strong US and India growth

Zydus Lifesciences posted higher Q3 profit and revenue, aided by strong growth in the US and India businesses, improved margins, and steady momentum in generics, specialty and chronic segments

Zydus Lifesciences Q3 net profit rises 9% on strong US and India growth
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power

The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between ₹14.5 lakh and ₹45.8 lakh

India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Mahindra group to invest ₹15,000 crore over 10 years in Nagpur unit

Group would establish its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors around the city

Mahindra group to invest ₹15,000 crore over 10 years in Nagpur unit
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Next phase of growth is about improving utilisation: Surendran Chemmenkotil

In a video-interview with Sohini Das, Surendran Chemmenkotil, Managing Director of Metropolis Healthcare, speaks about the company's FY27 network expansion strategy

Next phase of growth is about improving utilisation: Surendran Chemmenkotil
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

JLR cyberattack, labour Code weigh on Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles profit

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slipped into a loss in Q3FY26 due to costs linked to a JLR cyber attack and regulatory provisions, even as domestic retail demand stayed robust, led by SUVs

JLR cyberattack, labour Code weigh on Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles profit
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST