Sohini Das
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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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Amul Dairy MD to head Lactalis India operations
The French dairy major entered the Indian market recently
 "Amul Dairy MD to head Lactalis India operations")
Forget slum tourism, its poll tourism for foreign tourists this summer
Tour operators offering special 'poll tourism' packages to cash in on election fever
 "Forget slum tourism, its poll tourism for foreign tourists this summer")
Astrologers' stars shine bright as poll fever grips India
Politicians are making beeline to the astrologers regarding their poll strategy
 "Astrologers' stars shine bright as poll fever grips India")
Strike at L&T Hazira crosses 82 days
Around 1,000 permanent workers on strike demanding hike in wages and allowances
 "Strike at L&T Hazira crosses 82 days")
Maruti wants Hansalpur plant pact reworked
Suzuki Motor Gujarat to make & sell vehicles to company
 "Maruti wants Hansalpur plant pact reworked")
Low demand pushes down cement prices in Gujarat
While prices firmed up in West and North, prices in Gujarat failed to pick up
 "Low demand pushes down cement prices in Gujarat")
As Heinz goes local, Rasna turns to the world
More international flavours will let the company uptrade consumers with larger packs in modern trade
 "As Heinz goes local, Rasna turns to the world")
Nearly 15% SME foundries shut shop due to demand slump
About 80 per cent of India's $12 bn foundry industry comprises SMEs, 15% are medium-sized players and only five per cent are large units
 "Nearly 15% SME foundries shut shop due to demand slump")
Lupin to expand Vadodara facility
With estimated cost of Rs 270 cr; 1,480 tonnes per annum capacity to be added
 "Lupin to expand Vadodara facility")
Dairy sector upbeat on revenue growth in FY14
Expects margins to improve by 10-12%
 "Dairy sector upbeat on revenue growth in FY14")
Domestic drug companies beat MNCs in growth during 2013
DPCO considered the main reason behind the difference in growth rate
 "Domestic drug companies beat MNCs in growth during 2013")
 "Small drug firms fear margin erosion will impact long-term growth")
Hindware Home Retail plans foray into e-commerce
The company hopes to launch e-commerce initiative during the second quarter of 2014-15
 "Hindware Home Retail plans foray into e-commerce")
AP split may give birth to new bulk drug hubs in region
Other cities and districts that could stand to gain include Vizag (under Seemandhra), Ongole, Nellore and Krishna
We want a transparent clinical trial and new drug approval process: Rehan Khan
Interview with MD, Abbott India
 "We want a transparent clinical trial and new drug approval process: Rehan Khan")
Banas Dairy planning units in Lucknow, Kanpur, Faridabad
Lays foundation stone for 1 mn litres per day plant for Rs 300 cr in Faridabad in NCR
Chidambaram boost pleases car dealers
Excise duty cut can halve current inventory in 2 months, with major manufacturers promising to pass on benefit
 "Chidambaram boost pleases car dealers")
Pharma exports growth from Gujarat may dip 2-3% in FY14
Major reasons behind the dip are several exporting units coming under the USFDA scanner, apart from slowdown in bulk drug exports
 "Pharma exports growth from Gujarat may dip 2-3% in FY14")
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