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India clinical research market: Rebounding from post-2011 slump
Clinical research market, once a blue-eyed industry within healthcare sector, has been witnessing a slide since 2011. However, things are looking bright since last year
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Ajanta Pharma receives US FDA nod for 3 ANDAs
The company has received the final approval from US FDA for montelukast tablets, sodium chewable tablets and oral granules
Sanofi to invest $2.17 bn in research collaboration with Regeneron
Two companies agree to jointly advance PD-1 (a programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor) and other new immuno-oncology antibodies
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Robotics helps Apollo Hospital transform lives of 65 children
Even though robotic procedures offer many benefits, the expertise, infrastructure and referrals by many doctors is minimal hindering the growth of robotic surgeries in Chennai
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Lonza buys acquires New Zealand-based agro ingredients firm Zelam
Acquisition of Zelam strengthens Lonza's agro ingredients and wood protection businesses
Hikma Pharma buys Roxane Labs from Boehringer Ingelheim in a $2.65-bn deal
The acquisition of specialty generics company Roxane will establish Hikma as the sixth largest company (by revenue) in the US generics market
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GSK to set up Rs 1000-cr pharma plant in Bengaluru
GSK to set up Rs 1000-cr pharma plant in Bengaluru The greenfield facility, which will have an installed capacity of over 9 billion tablets and capsules per year, is expected to be operational by 2017
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Dutch firm DSM selects Wipro to provide IT solutions
Wipro will provide next generation workplace technology features such as predictive analytics, automation, multi-channel support, user experience management, etc to DSM
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Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals to set up carbon dioxide recovery project
The project, which will use boiler flue gases, will provide an independent continuous source of the vital raw material for the company
Kansai Nerolac plans Rs 180-cr paints plant near Amritsar
In addition, the company will set up an R&D centre, with an investment of Rs 40 crore, at Vashi, Navi Mumbai
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Investment firm KKR to invest $ 150 mn in polyester maker JBF Group
A portion of the proceeds will be used by KKR to acquire 20 percent stake in JBF, which makes polyester value-chain products ranging from polyester chips, polyester yarn and films
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Oriental Carbon plans Rs 159 cr investment to expand insoluble sulfur capacity
The company will raise capacity of insoluble sulphur, which is mainly used in tyre & rubber industries, by 11,000 metric tonnes per annum at its Mundra (Gujarat) facility
 "Oriental Carbon plans Rs 159 cr investment to expand insoluble sulfur capacity")
Indian companies should focus on frugal engineering for growth: Amitabh Kant
The DIPP secretary stressed that frugal engineering can drive economic growth by 9-10% for the next three decades
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Crompton Greaves wins smart meters contract in Portugal
The company was selected as main supplier by Portuguese firm EDP for single phase smart meters
Essar awards Rs 80-cr contract to Alstom for Neyveli thermal power plant
As per the contract, Alstom will supply transformers package for Neyveli New Thermal Power Project, being developed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu
 "Essar awards Rs 80-cr contract to Alstom for Neyveli thermal power plant")
France's Altran to buy Bangalore-based semiconductor designer SiConTech
The acquisition reinforce Altran global intelligent systems solution dedicated to autonomous systems, medical devices, connected cars, advanced air traffic control, smart sensors, etc
HSIL Ltd to invest Rs 217 cr to set up plastic pipes & packaging products plants
While the company will spend Rs 105 crores to build CPVC and UPVC pipes and fitting plant, it will invest Rs 112 crores in caps and closures project
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Merck to provide Euro 25,000 fund to start-ups with innovative ideas
The company has called for application from start-ups - German as well as international - to apply for funding of innovative ideas by August 14, 2015
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H B Fuller to set up adhesives facility in Indonesia
From this new site, H B Fuller will provide adhesive solutions to customers in the hygiene, packaging, woodworking, filter, product assembly, container labelling
Frutarom buys US-based Scandia Citrus
This is Frutarom's ninth acquisition in 2015, which includes Frutarom deal to buy 60% stake in Bangalore (India) based flavours and fragrances firm Sonarome for $17.2 mn
