Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drugAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic Binimetinib tablets. This marks a significant step fo...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Who is Bobby Charles? Former Bush administration official holds lead to win Maine GOP governor primary after ranked-choice runoffBobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorn...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Aurobindo Pharma clears key US hurdle in Lannett acquisition, closing expected soonIndian drug giant Aurobindo Pharma is set for a major US expansion. The company has received crucial antitrust clearance from the US Federa...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndia first: Firms prioritise domestic industry guidelines over global frameworks, remain confident on DPDP
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM 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
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Indian pharma leaving generics era behind, but the Street hasn't caught up yet: Nandan KulkarniIndian pharma is shifting from generics to innovation. This transformation, extending to 2035, is creating significant new opportunities. C...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Centre mandates prescription for syrup-based medicinesChemists must now have a doctor's prescription to sell cough syrups. The government has changed the Drugs Rules, 1945. This stops over-the-...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM 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 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
Indian sailors, ship fined $6 million in Lagos cocaine caseA Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for cocaine trafficking. Authorities discovered 31.5 kil...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Regulators tighten GMP oversight of pharma plantsSeveral states have constituted dedicated multi-member teams to ensure no facility slips through the cracks before a GMP Certificate is iss...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.57 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
Drug companies directed to step up vigil on adverse reactionsIndia's drug regulator, CDSCO, has mandated all drug companies to establish systems for tracking adverse drug reactions. This move comes am...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST