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Cholera outbreak comes knocking to Bengaluru amidst acute water shortage

The city reported one confirmed case and two suspected cases of cholera from the same locality

Aurobindo's Eugia recalls pain-relieving injection Methocarbamol in US

The recall comes after a consumer complained about possible contamination

Full throttle ahead: FY24 roars to 4.23 mn PV sales, 4.15 mn in retail

Overall automobile registrations rose 10% in FY23; Hybrids caught up with EVs in FY23; Consumer preference for cleaner fuels grew

CAR-T cell therapy raising hopes for cancer patients, medical tourism

CAR-T therapy is seen to be on the verge of a breakthrough, raising hopes for both cancer patients as well as medical tourism. But can it become the first line of treatment?

Essential drug prices stay flat this year, offering relief to consumers

This would come after the price hikes allowed (in line with the change in WPI) in the previous two years were 12.12 per cent (2023) and 10.7 per cent (2022) respectively

Indian pharma companies bank on 'mother brands' to boost revenue growth

An analysis by market research firm Pharmarack showed how such flagship brands have posted strong growth CAGR in the last five years, with some even doubling sales

Big plans ahead: Cipla looks for shot in the arm in niche areas

Open to licensing, collaboration in anti-diabetes space

India should have world-class education ecosystem: Anand Mahindra

Mahindra outlines his vision for Mahindra University in the long-run

'Average length of stay' at hospitals are becoming shorter by the day

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely. We cannot keep on increasing the critical care beds,' says Dr Bishnu Panigrahi, group head, medical strategy and operations, Fortis Healthcare

Bajaj Auto to invest over Rs 3,000 crore into finance subsidiary BACL

Bajaj Auto Credit Ltd is a wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of BAL, established exclusively for financing two-wheelers and three-wheelers manufactured by BAL and its subsidiaries

Four years after lockdown, frontline workers reflect on pandemic days

Looking back, moving on: Doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers say Covid-19 has left them life-altering lessons

Bajaj group commits Rs 5,000 crore for social impact initiatives in 5 years

Unveils Bajaj Beyond - Group's new identity for all CSR and charitable programmes

JSW MG Motor India to invest Rs 5,000 cr; focus on new energy vehicles

One of the key targets of JSW MG Motor India would be to bring down prices of NEVs closer to that of ICE vehicles

Gleneagles Healthcare eyes expansion with strategic acquisitions in India

IHH launches new identity Gleneagles Hospitals replacing Gleneagles Global Hospitals

Auto companies target smaller towns as rural sales growth beats urban

The road infrastructure in rural areas is improving, leading to better demand for vehicles, OEMs say.

'Why malign India Inc? Electoral bonds just tip of poll funding iceberg'

While most companies have mentioned about their spending in electoral bonds in some form in their annual reports, very few have been upfront and categorical about their disclosures

Eris buys India formulation biz of Biocon Biologics for Rs 1,242 crore

The deal would enable Eris' entry into the Rs 3k cr injectables market, and it would become one of major players in the insulins segment with the acquisition of Biocon Biologic's Basalog and Insugen

DoP to form panel of auditors for risk-based marketing audit of drug firms

Industry insiders expressed concerns around how the new UCPMP would be implemented and how anyone found guilty of violations of the code would be penalised

Govt's new code bars unethical marketing of drugs by pharma firms

Medical representatives barred from using 'inducement' or 'subterfuge' to access healthcare professionals

Panel formed to administer pricing reforms for drugs, medical devices

Centre constitutes Committee for reforms in pricing framework for drugs and medical devices