 "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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Airbags, speed alerts to be compulsory by 2019; cars to become costlier
Airbags, rear parking sensors, speed alerts to be compulsory by 2019; car to become costlier
 "Airbags, speed alerts to be compulsory by 2019; cars to become costlier")
Auto MNCs lagging in India utilise export hub potential
India is the world's fifth largest passenger vehicle market
 "Auto MNCs lagging in India utilise export hub potential")
After Japan, Gujarat attracts FDI from China, South Korea and Taiwan
Taiwanese companies have evinced an interest in investing close to $3 bn in Mundra in refinery and petrochemical projects
 "After Japan, Gujarat attracts FDI from China, South Korea and Taiwan")
How the pecking order changed in the compact sedan segment
The segment has grown by 8%, year-on-year (y-o-y), between April and August 2017
 "How the pecking order changed in the compact sedan segment")
2-year MBA programmes in India receive the most applications: Survey
Even though female applicants represent minority of candidate pool, even though the growth rate is greater among women
 "2-year MBA programmes in India receive the most applications: Survey")
Will Shankersinh Vaghela's 3rd front help BJP in poll-bound Gujarat?
Jan Vikalp largely seen as BJP's B-Team; formed strategically to split anti-incumbency votes
 "Will Shankersinh Vaghela's 3rd front help BJP in poll-bound Gujarat?")
PlasmaGen Biosciences hopes for turnover of Rs 640 crore in five years
Awareness of human plasma products and their utility is still nascent
 "PlasmaGen Biosciences hopes for turnover of Rs 640 crore in five years")
5 years on: Alembic m-cap up 4.5 times, pharma arm rises 13 times
Alembic has managed to revive from a loss of Rs 12 crore in FY12 to a profit of Rs 145 crore in FY17
 "5 years on: Alembic m-cap up 4.5 times, pharma arm rises 13 times")
Shareholder activism at Alembic Pharma: Issue unlikely to die in a hurry
Alembic's board rejected the request by Unifi Capital to appoint Murali Rajagopalachari as director
 "Shareholder activism at Alembic Pharma: Issue unlikely to die in a hurry")
Adani Ports in fray to pick up stake in Dredging Corp
Govt is planning to sell 51% stake in the mini-ratna PSU
 "Adani Ports in fray to pick up stake in Dredging Corp")
Alembic Pharmaceuticals eyes 50% turnover from US market by 2020
Oncology oral solids unit inaugurated, with filings from site to commence in 6-12 months
 "Alembic Pharmaceuticals eyes 50% turnover from US market by 2020")
Why Dredging Corporation deal makes sense for Adani Ports
Deal might be a strategic fit, as Adani now has the largest capital dredging capacity in the country
 "Why Dredging Corporation deal makes sense for Adani Ports")
GM's Halol unit workers to be transferred to Maharashtra plant by July-end
SAIC's acquisition of Halol plant is subject to settlement of pending labour issues
 "GM's Halol unit workers to be transferred to Maharashtra plant by July-end")
Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track
Sanand plant exported 78,930 cars. The one at Chennai exported 79,539 units of EcoSport model
 "Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track")
Torrent Pharma turns towards Brazil, Germany as share of US biz halves
Share of US biz in revenues down from 40% in FY16 to 21% in FY17; Brazil, Germany grow 38% & 25%
 "Torrent Pharma turns towards Brazil, Germany as share of US biz halves")
WHO confirms Zika virus cases in Ahmedabad, the country's first
Three cases of virus from Ahmedabad confirmed, including a pregnant lady tested in January
 "WHO confirms Zika virus cases in Ahmedabad, the country's first")
Here are top 20 generic drugs in India, anti-diabetic medicines top list
Analysts point out that options in generic-generic drugs for anti-diabetes is minimal
 "Here are top 20 generic drugs in India, anti-diabetic medicines top list")
More Indians get on board cruise tourism
On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate
 "More Indians get on board cruise tourism")
GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down
150-200 workers gathered near factory gates on a day when International Labour Day is celebrated
 "GM Halol workers continue to protest even after plant shuts down")
Hiring freeze in pharma sector as Centre pushes for generic medicine
Industry feels that doctors should be allowed to mention brand names, allowing the patient to choose
 "Hiring freeze in pharma sector as Centre pushes for generic medicine")