Government weighs relaxing FDI norms in brownfield pharma companiesAccording to a proposal, FDI up to 49% should be allowed through the automatic route and anything beyond through approval of the FIPB, sour...
10 Jun, 2016, 10.39 AM IST
Government to commission study on impact of FDI in pharmaceutical companiesThe government is likely to commission a study soon to assess the impact of foreign direct investment in existing pharmaceutical companies
11 Oct, 2015, 10.55 AM IST
- Pharma industry unhappy with Govt decision on FDI
Pharmaceutical industry today criticised the government's decision to make it mandatory for all foreign investments in existing domestic ph...
04 Dec, 2012, 08.44 PM IST
- DIPP to take call on allowing 49 per cent FDI in pharmaceutical firms
DIPP may consider allowing foreign direct investment of up to 49 per cent through automatic route in existing Indian pharmaceutical firms.
17 Aug, 2012, 07.28 PM IST
Taxman summons Shanta Biotech top brass on Sanofi deal; Sanofi may challenge retro tax lawsIncome tax authorities summoned the management of Hyderabad based Shanta Biotechnics in connection with an outstanding tax demand of Rs 105...
06 Jul, 2012, 05.43 AM IST
- FIPB to vet pharma FDI as Competition Commission of India needs time
The government is grappling with regulating stake acquisition of 74% or more by foreign pharmaceutical firms in local drug companies.
03 Apr, 2012, 10.51 AM IST
- 2011: An uncomfortable year for pharmaceutical sector
The pharmaceutical industry will remember 2011 as a year in which the government sought more to exercise more control over the business.
27 Dec, 2011, 10.47 AM IST
- RBI notifies new FDI norms for pharma sector
Tightening the norms, the govt had last month done away with automatic approval of FDI in the existing pharmaceutical companies.
09 Dec, 2011, 09.10 PM IST
- FDI in pharmaceutical to pass through filter
The government on Monday decided to put a filter into foreign direct investment in the pharmaceutical sector.
10 Oct, 2011, 10.00 PM IST
- Pharma buy-outs by MNCs will not result in price hikes: Pfizer
Pfizer today allayed concerns that acquisition of Indian pharmaceutical firms by multinationals will lead to an increase in drug prices.
29 Sep, 2011, 03.41 PM IST
- Let all pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions be cleared by CCI: Plan panel group
A Planning Commission expert group recommended that all M&As in the pharma industry should be cleared by CCI.
27 Sep, 2011, 08.00 PM IST
- Other cross-border deals like Vodafone under tax lens: Official
Tax authorities had slapped a showcause notice on Vodafone asking why tax should not be imposed on acquisition of Hutchison stake in Indian...
13 Sep, 2010, 01.13 PM IST
Vodafone order to affect IT claims on other cross-border transactionsThe Bombay High Court order will have a bearing on similar cross-border acquisitions on which the tax department has made claims.
09 Sep, 2010, 10.22 AM IST
- Vaccine makers eye Unicef market for new launches
Indian vaccine makers have begun targeting the Unicef market to launch their novel vaccine molecules.
01 Nov, 2008, 12.20 AM IST
- Technology panel seeks to step up VC investments
The Technology Development Board (TDB) is planning to increase its exposure through investment in technology-focused venture capital funds.
20 Nov, 2007, 12.05 AM IST
- Now, make way for the biotech copycats
Indian drug makers have already become a formidable force in bringing out generic forms of chemically-synthesised medicines, especially in ...
21 Sep, 2007, 01.45 AM IST
- Biotech generics may get to tap US in shorter time
In a development that could substantially benefit Indian companies, the US is moving closer to opening up the world’s largest pharmaceutica...
02 Jul, 2007, 02.59 AM IST