The importance of India’s health diplomacy
For long thought of as a net recipient of global health benefits, India is turning into a global healthcare provider. This will be a major pillar of its diplomacy in the years to come.
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January 2021
Hyderabad, the new vaccine capital of India
Apart from Covaxin and Sputnik V, companies based in the city are also involved in developing or manufacturing several other Covid-19 vaccines.
The significance of the Sensex breaching 50K
Market experts welcome the 30–stock benchmark adding 6,000 points since December 1, but also caution against stretched valuations.
Gold ruled 2020. Will it reign 2021 too?
Gold exchange traded funds added a record 877 tonnes during 2020, nearly 231 tonnes more than the 2009 record of 646 tonnes. Experts argue much of gold's growth drivers will continue in 2021 too.
In photos: India begins Covid-19 vaccine campaign
India began the first phase of the mass vaccination programme against Covid-19. Fortune India's photo team visited one session site in Gurugram where the campaign was in full swing.
Why the vaccination is a democratic pivot
India led the world in mask adoption. It is now leading in vaccine roll-out. These are democratic wins.
Bharat Biotech’s perception battle
For BBIL’s founder Krishna Ella, the roll-out of a made-in-India vaccine, Covaxin, is peppered with challenges. Two recent deals with Brazilian and American firms have now buoyed him.
The crystal ball: RBI report foresees NPA woes
According to the RBI, the gross NPA ratio of all scheduled commercial banks may increase from 7.5% in September 2020 to 13.5% by September 2021, and even escalate to 14.8% in severe stress scenario.
Hope floats for Covid-19 vaccine candidates in India
The DCGI has given the nod for two vaccines and phase 1 of the vaccination process is expected to begin soon. Zydus Cadila’s vaccine candidate has also been cleared for phase 3 trials.
India readies for Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
The U.K. has given its nod for the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine. Back in India, the country is readying for a massive immunisation campaign. Here's a close look at the programme.
