Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
GLP-1 demand stirs up hunger for obesity care talentDemand for nutrition professionals is rapidly rising across India. Hospitals and digital health platforms are hiring more dietitians and ed...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
India's weight-loss market grows upThe landscape of India's anti-obesity drug market has reached a point of refinement. While there are affordable generic options, their upta...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Pfizer closes in on $7.3 billion takeover of anti-obesity drugmaker Metsera: ReportPfizer is close to acquiring Metsera, an anti-obesity drug developer. The deal could be worth $7.3 billion. Pfizer will pay $47.50 per shar...
22 Sep, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
ET Graphics: Weight loss drugs Tirzepatide, Semaglutide dominate India, misuse fears riseTirzepatide and semaglutide dominate India's anti-obesity drug market, holding a 75% share. While seen as vital tools by doctors, experts c...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
Cipla eyes entry into India's weight management market amid rising demand and global competitionCipla is set to enter India's weight management market, addressing the increasing demand for obesity solutions, while also strengthening it...
13 Jul, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
Novo Nordisk launches blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in India; Check price, dosage and other detailsNovo Nordisk has introduced its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, in India. This launch follows Eli Lilly's entry into the market. The company aims...
24 Jun, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
India's anti-obesity drug market has grown more than fourfold in the last five yearsIndia's anti-obesity drug market has surged, growing over fourfold in five years, reaching ₹576 crore by March 2025, driven by lifestyle di...
09 Apr, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
India’s anti-obesity drug market quadruples in five years on lifestyle disease surgeIndia's anti-obesity drug market has surged, growing over fourfold in five years, reaching Rs 576 crore by March 2025. Semaglutide pill Ryb...
08 Apr, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
India to make drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026, says reportIndia plans to incentivize local manufacturing of GLP-1 drugs, crucial for treating diabetes and obesity, starting in 2026, as per a govern...
28 Jun, 2024, 04.23 PM IST
New oral diabetes + obesity drug's India sales surge 100%India experiences a surge in Rybelsus sales, impacting the anti-obesity market. Semaglutide dominates, reflecting India's obesity challenge...
09 May, 2024, 12.24 AM IST
Anti-obesity drug market gaining traction in IndiaAccording to research firm Pharmarack, the market has tripled in two years after witnessing a sluggish growth till 2021. Over the last five...
08 Feb, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Corona inks agreement with Kitozyme for a fat binder anti-obesity drugBelgium life science company, Kitozyme entered into in-licensing agreement with Corona Remedies for fat binder anti-obesity drug.
15 Apr, 2013, 06.36 PM IST
- Centre bans anti-obesity drug due to side effects
The government has banned manufacturing and sale of anti-obesity medicine Sibutramine and its combination drugs sold under various brands d...
23 Nov, 2010, 02.30 AM IST
- Pharmas gain from your weight
Your fat loss is revenue gain for pharma companies. As obesity is fast becoming major concern in developing countries, sales of lifestyle r...
16 May, 2007, 02.15 AM IST