Sanket Koul

Sanket Koul

Sanket Koul is a mass communication graduate with a PG diploma in English Journalism from IIMC Delhi. As a correspondent at Business Standard, he covers the pulse of the social sector, from industry and institutional developments, to the government's latest moves in education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors.

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Centre eases CME norms for medtech firms under UCMPMD with conditions

New UCMPMD amendment allows overseas training without prior approval in cases where equipment or expertise is unavailable domestically, shifting compliance responsibility to firms

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Smartworks targets up to 30% growth in operational area in FY27

Co-working firm expects expansion from 10.1 msf base, supported by strong office absorption, rising demand for managed workspaces, and visibility of future supply

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

Dr Lal PathLabs Q4FY26 results: Net profit falls 15%; revenue rises 16.6%

Diagnostics firm reports profit decline due to prior-year tax benefit, while revenue growth remains strong on higher sample volumes and improved test mix

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Eli Lilly backs Haryana FDA action on counterfeit Mounjaro seizures

Pharma major says seized fake Mounjaro in Gurugram did not originate from its supply chain, urges vigilance and purchase only through authorised channels

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

Dubai removes real estate investment limit for two-year investor visa

Experts laud timing of Dubai's move to ease investor visa norms, which could revive interest among Indian buyers amid recent geopolitical uncertainty

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

Canada approves DRL's Ozempic generic after months of regulatory logjam

DRL is the first company to receive market authorisation for a generic semaglutide injection in Canada. It is the first generic semaglutide to be approved in a G7 country

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Anant Raj to enter Singapore data centre market with new subsidiary

The Delhi-based developer plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore to offer data centre and cloud services, marking its first overseas expansion amid rising demand

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

Centre sets eyes on heatwave management as higher temperatures grip India

Labour Ministry calls for urgent heatwave protection measures for workers

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

IHH-Daiichi case: Tokyo court concludes hearing, ruling on September 10

The deal was held up in court amid Daiichi Sankyo's long-running dispute with the Singh brothers over its purchase of Ranbaxy Laboratories more than a decade ago

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Affordable housing may lose more ground amid rising costs

Rising input costs amid West Asia tensions may shrink affordable housing supply, as thin margins deter developers despite strong demand in urban India

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Medtech backs India-NZ FTA, flags CDSCO exclusion as key regulatory gap

Medical device makers welcome India-NZ FTA for easing market access and exports, but flag absence of CDSCO in regulatory recognition framework as a key gap

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Brazil rejects Dr Reddy's, Cipla GLP-1 generics on technical grounds

Brazil's regulator Anvisa rejects DRL and Cipla's generic GLP-1 drug filings, citing unmet technical requirements on efficacy, safety and quality

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Chinese API price surge tests India's pharma buffers amid West Asia crisis

Rising API prices from China and feedstock disruptions amid the West Asia crisis are tightening cost pressures on India's pharma sector despite temporary inventory buffers

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Ammonia shortage: DoP to seek support from MoPNG, Fertilisers Dept

The Department of Pharmaceuticals plans to approach MoPNG and the Fertilisers Department to secure ammonia supplies for drugmakers amid shortages triggered by West Asia tensions

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

MNC medtech firms seek changes in local content norms for procurement

Multinational medtech firms have urged the Centre to revise local content calculations under PPOs, proposing inclusion of R&D and maintenance costs to widen eligibility in tenders

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Centre revises DCGI recruitment rules, raises age limit to widen pool

The Centre has raised the age limit and broadened eligibility norms for appointing the Drug Controller General of India to address a shortage of qualified candidates

Updated On: 22 Apr 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

Lohia Worldspace eyes Delhi market entry, expansion in Moradabad in FY27

Lohia Worldspace plans Delhi entry with a Kirti Nagar high-rise and expands in Moradabad, targeting multiple projects and investments in FY27

Updated On: 19 Apr 2026 | 8:45 PM IST

Max Healthcare to add 1,200 beds in FY27, says Chairman Abhay Soi

Max Healthcare plans to expand capacity to 6,500 beds by FY27 and boost medical tourism through overseas offices and new facilities, including a 400-bed tower in Delhi

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

West Asia war drags India's March drug exports for first time in 3 years

On an FY basis, India's pharma exports remained flat at $31.11 billion in FY26, a 2.13 per cent rise from $30.47 billion in FY25

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Signature Global to invest ₹2,890 crore in Tonino Lamborghini project

Signature Global has partnered Tonino Lamborghini to develop a branded residences project in Gurugram, with a planned investment of Rs 2,890 crore and expected GDV of Rs 4,000 crore

Updated On: 16 Apr 2026 | 6:23 PM IST