A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenAmericans face growing challenges affording healthcare. New data reveals a significant drop in those able to manage medical costs and acces...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
API prices fall as West Asia tensions ease, boosting Indian pharma sectorPrices for active pharmaceutical ingredients have seen a decline of five to ten percent, thanks to the calming geopolitical climate in West...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Falling crude, stronger rupee could boost earnings outlook for India: Deepak ShenoyIndian stocks are poised for a favorable period. Falling crude oil prices and a strengthening rupee offer support. Macroeconomic conditions...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Japanese investors are looking beyond China... India is key alternative: Tsutomu Takemura, Senior MD, NomuraIndia is increasingly becoming a long-term structural investment destination rather than a short-term strategic bet. Global capital is movi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Cancer drug prices raised 50% as NPPA acts on shortage concernsIndia's drug pricing authority has approved a 50% price hike for essential anti-cancer drugs carboplatin and cisplatin. This decision follo...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Infosys-backed 4baseCare raises Rs 128 crore, plans to take its cancer testing platform globalPrecision oncology startup 4baseCare has raised Rs 128 crore. This funding will expand its genomics labs globally and scale its AI platform...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Government may lift price cap on cancer drugs making them costlier by up to 50%India's government is taking emergency steps to ensure cancer patients get vital drugs. Cisplatin and carboplatin, crucial chemotherapy age...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Indian cancer patients battle shortage of key drugs as platinum costs surgeCancer patients in India are struggling to find essential platinum-based drugs. A surge in global platinum prices and supply chain issues a...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India’s quantum opportunity: Turning scale into strategic advantageIndia has a structural advantage in quantum computing. Its size inherently creates challenging optimisation issues, offering a practical te...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Regulator, cos discuss price hike for some cancer drugsIndia's drug pricing authority may soon approve a price hike for vital platinum-based cancer medicines. These drugs, including carboplatin ...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST