Why transformation is a buzzword at Piramal
Billionaire industrialist Ajay Piramal is in makeover mode. He wants to remould his conglomerate into a well-diversified NBFC and a pharma firm, which would both be giants in their respective spaces.
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Budget 2021’s focus on healthcare has industry elated
After a long time, the Union Budget has brought back a renewed focus on healthcare and health infrastructure, which it aims to achieve through a slew of measures. The health industry is elated.
How safe is the Covid-19 vaccine?
As we look ahead to immunisation in 2021, there is the fear of adverse reactions to the drugs as the vaccines have been tested for less than six months. But a framework exists to deal with such cases.
Healthcare leaders shine in MPW 2020 list
Cipla’s Samina Hamied, Lupin’s Vinita Gupta biggest rank gainers from the sector.
Bears take a break
Benchmark indices record their biggest single-day gain since May 2009.
Cipla: Breath of new air
Structural changes in the global pharma industry are throwing up challenges and opportunities. Enter Cipla with its expertise in medicine, and vision for relevance beyond pharma.
B.R. Shetty: Prescribing growth
B.R. Shetty plans to pump in billions of dollars as part of his plan to open 20,000 hospital beds in India over the next 10 years. Given the churn in the healthcare sector, will he succeed?
OTC drugs: Can pharma move fast-enough?
With a strong distribution network, FMCG companies are shifting gears and preparing to cater to the needs of a more health conscious rural population with OTC medical products.
How telemedicine technology can reduce healthcare costs
Studies have highlighted the multiple benefits that telemedicine lends to screening, including TB detection, PAP smear for cervical cancer and mammogram analysis for breast cancer.
India-U.S. are natural synergistic partners: Kiran MazumdarShaw
Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw speaks to Fortune India on the sidelines of the USIBC India Ideas Summit; says U.S. and India are natural synergistic partners.
