Sohini Das
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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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Average failure ratio of drugs made in Gujarat low: FDCA
Claims no facility from Gujarat has come under USFDA scanner in last one year on quality issues
 "Average failure ratio of drugs made in Gujarat low: FDCA")
Women form one-third of early stage entrepreneurs in India: Survey
Around 61% people consider entrepreneurship as a good career choice
 "Women form one-third of early stage entrepreneurs in India: Survey")
Thailand interested in importing rice-bran oil from India
Domestic rice bran oil consumption increasing at 25% CAGR
 "Thailand interested in importing rice-bran oil from India")
Development in Gujarat has benefitted community, say Muslim businessmen
But still feel pinch of divide, plan to start an association for Muslim businessmen
 "Development in Gujarat has benefitted community, say Muslim businessmen")
Foundry industry in Gujarat feels slowdown pinch
Slump in demand from user industries has pushed this feeder industry into negative growth
Domestic tractor industry expects 15% growth in FY14
Grows 23% in first nine months of current fiscal
 "Domestic tractor industry expects 15% growth in FY14")
Deadlock continues at Zydus' Moraiya plant
Company losing production on around 150 machines per day
 "Deadlock continues at Zydus' Moraiya plant")
Arvind Ltd Q3 net up 42% to Rs 94 cr
On a consolidated basis, the company posted a revenue growth of 26% to Rs 1,774 cr
 "Arvind Ltd Q3 net up 42% to Rs 94 cr")
Maruti to rework deal with Gujarat
Vendors indicate no change in their plans with regard to the plant site
 "Maruti to rework deal with Gujarat")
Carrying the legacy forward: Rajiv Modi
Modi continues to focus on producing innovative drugs at affordable prices
 "Carrying the legacy forward: Rajiv Modi")
Zydus Cadila Moraiya plant faces labour unrest
Around 350 workers stayed away from work
 "Zydus Cadila Moraiya plant faces labour unrest")
Adani Power net loss at Rs 426 cr for ninth straight quarter
This despite reduction in dependence on imported coal and improved PLFs
 "Adani Power net loss at Rs 426 cr for ninth straight quarter")
Hero starts work on Gujarat plant
Aims to finish construction of the Gujarat plant in 15 months
 "Hero starts work on Gujarat plant")
Clinical trials and tribulations at home push companies abroad
The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance expressed concern over the slowdown in decisions related to trials in India
 "Clinical trials and tribulations at home push companies abroad")
Alembic pharma eyes niche segments in US, EU
Co's international generics business shows 108% growth in first 9 months FY14
 "Alembic pharma eyes niche segments in US, EU")
Honda buys land for fourth unit in Gujarat
The company plans to set up its fourth manufacturing plant in the country for an investment of Rs 1,500 cr
 "Honda buys land for fourth unit in Gujarat")
Extension of subsidy to hilly states not to dent pharma output in state
After losing to tax havens in last decade, state is back on track with growth in export production here
 "Extension of subsidy to hilly states not to dent pharma output in state")
Alembic Q3 net up 37% to Rs 65 cr
Net sales for the quarter up 31% on a year-on-year basis at Rs 487 cr
 "Alembic Q3 net up 37% to Rs 65 cr")
Used-car market rides the technology wave
Though the segment is relatively immune to downturn, the slow pace at which the market adapts to internet use is a challenge to Cartrade.com
 "Used-car market rides the technology wave")
Contract workers stage dharna outside GM's Halol plant
Union claims firm appointed 150 workers but left out 90 who worked with GM for 10 years
 "Contract workers stage dharna outside GM's Halol plant")
