India’s Pharma Sector Must Expand AI Use Beyond R&D: Reports
The report emphasizes that absolute R&D spending remains modest and identifies expanding investment in advanced biologics and AI-driven drug discovery as the “largest opportunity” for bridging the innovation divide. Recent…
India headed for Culture of ‘Divya Buildings’, thanks to AMTZ’s Landmark Initiative
Nitin Gadkari launches World’s Largest Medtech Cluster’s ‘Purple Device’ for certifying Barrier Free Buildings New Delhi: Acquiescing in a sober fact that International standards in whatever India manufactures or builds…
India’s Pharma, Healthcare Funding Hits $38.6 Mn in Nov’25
Early-stage activity drove the month, accounting for 73.6 per cent of total investments, while seed-stage rounds contributed the remaining 26.4 per cent. India’s pharma and healthcare funding for November 2025…
Novo Nordisk gears up for December Ozempic launch
Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk will launch its blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic in India this month, three sources familiar with the matter said, as it seeks to strengthen its foothold…
Illegal intoxicant tablets seized in large quantity from Sirsa medical store, two held
State Drug Controller Lalit Goyal informed that in compliance with the orders of the State Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, a swift action is being taken against those involved in…
Higher pharma, chemicals exports to Russia bloc on agenda to trim deficit
India is keen to export more pharmaceutical products, chemicals, engineering goods, machinery, automotive, agricultural and marine goods to the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) under the proposed trade agreement it…
ED attaches Rs 2.58 crore property of HP Assistant Drug Controller
Shimla: The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth Rs 2.58 crore as part of a money laundering probe against Assistant Drug Controller in Himachal Pradesh, Nishant Sareen,…
Inter-State drug racket busted; five arrested
A trail of clues stretching across multiple States and linking one suspect to another led to the arrest of five persons involved in an inter-State drug trafficking racket, the police…
Jubilant Pharmova names Daniel J O’Connor as CEO of proprietary drugs biz
New Delhi: Jubilant Pharmova on Tuesday said it has appointed Daniel J O’Connor as the CEO of its proprietary novel drugs business. O’Connor brings more than 30 years of leadership…
Cough syrup death strigger probe into 700+drugfirms
The government intensified its crackdown on cough syrup manufacturers after 26 children died in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated syrups. Over 700 manufacturers were audited, and central and state regulators…
WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, along with diet, exercise
WHO guidelines say GLP-1 drugs are effective as long-term treatment for obesity in adults, barring pregnant women, alongside diet, exercise interventions; call for equitable access to reduce global obesity costs…
US, UK ink tariff-free deal to boost pharma trade
THE UNITED STATES announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology on Monday which will lead to Britain spending more on medicines. The deal…
Lupin gets U.S. FDA nod for biosimilar
The product will be manufactured at the company’s biotech facility in Pune, which was inspected by the U.S. FDA prior to approval, Lupin said on Monday. “We are proud to…
FSSAI orders nationwide crackdown on illegal use of industrial dye Auramine in food products
States and UTs directed to conduct inspections, sampling and enforcement actions within 15 days; defaulting food businesses to face strict penalties under Food Safety Act. The Food Safety and Standards…
Sun Pharma launches blockbuster plaque psoriasis drug Ilumya in India
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, a global specialty pharmaceutical powerhouse, on Monday announced the strategic launch of its innovative drug, Ilumya (Tildrakizumab), in India, which is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.…
Mumbai Businesswoman Allegedly Stripped Naked At Gunpoint By Pharma Boss
The accused allegedly hurled abuses at the woman, recorded her nude videos and photos, and threatened to make them public if she dared to speak up. A businesswoman in Mumbai…
Codeine cough syrup syndicate kingpin’s father, a trader, arrested
Bhola Prasad was arrested at Kolkata airport by Sonbhadra police while he was attempting to fly to Thailand, with onward travel reportedly planned to Singapore. Police have arrested Bhola Prasad,…
Superbugs now resistant to key everyday antibiotics: ICMR
NEW DELHI: Some of the most common infections – urinary tract, pneumonia, sepsis and diarrhoeal illnesses – are becoming increasingly harder to treat in India as widely used antibiotics continue…
34 hospitals, 431 pharma stores suspended from RGHS for fraud in three months
Jaipur: The health department Friday reported major action against irregularities in the Rajasthan Govt Health Scheme (RGHS), suspending 34 hospitals and 431 pharma stores over the past three months. The…
Cipla launches India’s first dedicated lung health diagnostics centre
Drug maker Cipla on Friday said it has launched an integrated lung diagnostics and wellness centre in the national capital. Located in Lajpat Nagar, it will be India’s first-of-its-kind integrated…
