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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.
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.
From online consults to doorstep drug deliveries, convenience is driving a new quick-fix healthcare mindset among Gen Z, which accounts for nearly 26% of India's population
Mankind Pharma posted a 30.4% rise in Q4FY26 profit, driven by strong demand for chronic therapies and OTC healthcare products
CDSCO has directed states and UTs to curb surrogate advertising of GLP-1 obesity drugs amid rising sales and aggressive awareness campaigns
AIOCD will continue with its proposed nationwide strike against online pharmacies despite several state retail pharmacy associations opting out of the protest
The Health Ministry has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures after the WHO flagged an Ebola outbreak in parts of Congo and Uganda
Dr Reddy's CEO Erez Israeli says semaglutide, biosimilars and oncology will drive the company's next growth phase as it expands beyond traditional generics globally
Dubai's decision to ease visa-linked property investment norms is expected to increase participation from young Indian buyers and mid-income professionals
Realty firm expects stronger sales momentum from branded residential projects and existing inventory in Gurugram during FY27
Credai seeks a blanket three to six-month extension for project deadlines, citing disruptions in material supplies and labour availability
Realty major reports weaker quarterly income even as annual sales bookings remained strong, led by luxury housing projects in Gurugram and Mumbai
In an order dated May 5, the tribunal allowed withdrawal of CIRP following an amicable settlement with lenders under Section 12A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
The fall was driven by weak US sales of Revlimid, offset only partially by growth in India, Europe, and emerging markets
Former NITI Aayog member VK Paul said India needs a common health dataset and stronger primary healthcare systems to tackle rising non-communicable diseases
Researchers identified a sarbecovirus strain in Thai bats that may bind to human ACE2 receptors, though no human infections or community spread have been reported
Respiratory drug sales outpaced overall pharmaceutical market growth in April, driven by seasonal flu, pollution, and rising asthma and COPD cases
Over 25 versions of weight-loss drugs currently available in the market
The Health Ministry has stepped up surveillance after probable hantavirus cases were reported onboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, with two Indians under observation
NeoLiv said its luxury plotted township project in Faridabad was sold out within six hours of launch, driven by HNIs, NRIs and investors
Dr Reddy's-Nestle Health Science JV launched Celevida GLP+ to support nutrition and muscle health among patients on GLP-1 and GIP therapies
India's pharmaceutical market grew 10.3 per cent in April, led by strong demand for anti-diabetes, cardiac and respiratory therapies