Sohini Das
 "Sohini Das")
Sohini Das
Sohini Das leads the automobile and healthcare verticals at Business Standard. In her 17 years as a journalist, she has written on myriad subjects and sectors -- FMCG, dairies, tourism, and state elections, among others, across Kolkata, Ahmedabad and now Mumbai. She loves doing personality stories and ground reportage.
Sohini Das leads the automobile and healthcare verticals at Business Standard. In her 17 years as a journalist, she has written on myriad subjects and sectors -- FMCG, dairies, tourism, and state elections, among others, across Kolkata, Ahmedabad and now Mumbai. She loves doing personality stories and ground reportage.
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Sanghi Cement's Kenya plant on slow lane
The company is facing delays in land acquisition, and also other infrastructural issues like power connectivity
Pharma contract manufacturing in Gujarat may take a hit this year
Industry insiders estimate 7-8% decline in segment during 2014-15
 "Pharma contract manufacturing in Gujarat may take a hit this year")
It's milk price rise season
Cost of production has gone up coupled with lower supply of milk during summer months
 "It's milk price rise season")
Gujarat clocks double digit growth in pharma exports
At a time when India is likely to miss pharma export target, Gujarat has managed to up its share in overall pharma exports
 "Gujarat clocks double digit growth in pharma exports")
 "Its US calling for Gujarati travellers this summer")
EU mango ban to leave bitter-sweet taste
Exporters to lose Rs 100-200 crore; locals may get to eat export-quality fruit at affordable rates
 "EU mango ban to leave bitter-sweet taste")
Dairy challenge from French quarters
Danone is intent on localising its products to prepare for entry of other foreign players
 "Dairy challenge from French quarters")
Asia Motor Works eyeing exports to de-risk business
AMW auto components too expects to double its sales; crack new export markets
 "Asia Motor Works eyeing exports to de-risk business")
Gujarat attracts huge investments in nutraceuticals space
Over Rs 1,000 crore invested in state over the last two years
Bulk drug prices likely to increase this fiscal
Prices of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) may rise 5-15%
 "Bulk drug prices likely to increase this fiscal")
Pharma sector expects strong FY15
Rise in prices and volumes expected, with lower import material cost
 "Pharma sector expects strong FY15")
Chinese component makers capture over 20% share in auto parts after market
ACMA feels local players should focus on entering the Chinese market
 "Chinese component makers capture over 20% share in auto parts after market")
Gujarat auto component makers focus on exports
Slowdown in domestic demand forces auto makers to eye export revenues
Gujarat gears up to woo more tourists from overseas countries
Revamps Gujarat Tourism's website, reaches out to West Bengal & Tamil Nadu to sign MoUs to boost tourist flow
A'bad-based entrepreneur launches pharma jobs portal
The pharma sector in India has been an active recruiter, as many dub it as a recession-proof industry
 "A'bad-based entrepreneur launches pharma jobs portal")
Pharma SMEs from Gujarat see 20% growth in exports
Focus on exports as domestic market becomes competitive with DPCO 2013
 "Pharma SMEs from Gujarat see 20% growth in exports")
Milk prices stable for now
With procurement prices recently raised and powder export set to taper, supply anxieties are unlikely till at least June
Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site
This follows HMSI setting up a plant in the same state
 "Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site")
Ice cream makers turn to fresh milk as powder prices pinch
Prices of skimmed milk powder (SMP), a key ingredient of ice creams, have soared, hitting ice cream manufacturers hard
 "Ice cream makers turn to fresh milk as powder prices pinch")
NPPA doubles recovery from drug firms in FY14
Around Rs 40 crore has been recovered this fiscal
 "NPPA doubles recovery from drug firms in FY14")
