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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In major boardroom reshuffle, Samina Hamied steps down from Cipla Board
The announcement comes amid reports that Cipla promoters are looking to sell their entire or partial shareholding in the company
 "In major boardroom reshuffle, Samina Hamied steps down from Cipla Board")
Mankind Pharma acquires Bharat Serums and Vaccines for Rs 13,600 crore
More than 2,500 BSV employees will be joining Mankind
 "Mankind Pharma acquires Bharat Serums and Vaccines for Rs 13,600 crore")
India may have dengue vaccine by 2026; Takeda initiates clinical trials
Takeda follows a dual pricing strategy in both private and public markets, and as such, prices in the private market are higher in Europe than in Asian markets
 "India may have dengue vaccine by 2026; Takeda initiates clinical trials")
Health Budget focuses on strengthening state drug regulatory systems
In 2024-25, the Health Budget has allocated around Rs 75 crore for strengthening state drug regulatory systems, which is up from Rs 52 crore in the revised estimates of 2023-24
 "Health Budget focuses on strengthening state drug regulatory systems")
Rural India drives drop in poverty count over 6 years: Economic Survey
Survey says nearly 135 mn have emerged from multidimensional poverty
 "Rural India drives drop in poverty count over 6 years: Economic Survey")
Healthcare has become more affordable and accessible: Eco Survey
As such, out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of THE has come down from 64.2 per cent in FY14 to 47.1 per cent in FY20
 "Healthcare has become more affordable and accessible: Eco Survey")
Nipah claims one life in Kerala; Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases in 2024
Communicable disease scare grips people as Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases this year
 "Nipah claims one life in Kerala; Maharashtra reports 28 Zika cases in 2024")
A ray of hope for Indian biz in Bangladesh after top court order
Bilateral trade at a standstill, operations of Indian companies halted due to the turmoil
 "A ray of hope for Indian biz in Bangladesh after top court order")
Monsoon brings fever season to India; Kerala, Karnataka see Dengue spike
More than 10,000 cases of dengue, including eight fatal cases, have been reported so far this year in the adjacent state of Karnataka
 "Monsoon brings fever season to India; Kerala, Karnataka see Dengue spike")
US Biosecure Act spells long-term boost for Indian CDMO, CRO firms
As American biopharma looks to diversify sourcing, Indian companies stand to benefit
 "US Biosecure Act spells long-term boost for Indian CDMO, CRO firms")
Bajaj Auto Q1 PAT up 18% at Rs 1,941.79 cr on double digit revenue growth
The revenue from operations grew due to strong vehicle sales, record revenue from spares, and volume expansion across both domestic and export businesses
 "Bajaj Auto Q1 PAT up 18% at Rs 1,941.79 cr on double digit revenue growth")
Lupin divests women's health specialty biz in US to Evofem Biosciences
Company says divestment aligns US specialty business with therapeutic areas like respiratory, neurology
 "Lupin divests women's health specialty biz in US to Evofem Biosciences")
Q1 results preview: Niche US products, domestic growth may boost pharma biz
Brokerages expect aggregate sales growth of 11 per cent, and 21 per cent earnings growth during this period
 "Q1 results preview: Niche US products, domestic growth may boost pharma biz")
Two-wheeler volume growth likely to drive profit for auto sector in Q1
OEMs may post 9-10% revenue growth for June quarter
 "Two-wheeler volume growth likely to drive profit for auto sector in Q1")
Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study
Researchers say future study required to assess causality
 "Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study")
Vidyut launches offline pre-owned EV sales and financing platform
The company also plans to launch an online marketplace in the next six months to reach a wider audience
 "Vidyut launches offline pre-owned EV sales and financing platform")
After launch of Bajaj Freedom 125, TVS may roll out its own CNG bike
The CNG fuel option in the commuter segment offers a reduced fuel bill for the consumer
 "After launch of Bajaj Freedom 125, TVS may roll out its own CNG bike")
M&HCV, bus sales shift up in Q1; top 4 companies register 7.2 growth
H2FY25 expected to see demand revival as monsoons end; H1 affected by elections
 "M&HCV, bus sales shift up in Q1; top 4 companies register 7.2 growth")
Honda two-wheeler share increases after on-board norms compliance
Sales gap with Hero narrows to 45,000 units in June
 "Honda two-wheeler share increases after on-board norms compliance")
Sun Pharma open to exploring acquisitions in global specialty portfolio
Sun Pharma has net cash position of $2.4 bn at end of FY24; 6 new specialty products in R&D pipeline
 "Sun Pharma open to exploring acquisitions in global specialty portfolio")
