Why is Summit Therapeutics share price up today by 22%?Summit Therapeutics share price is up today by 22% after biopharma firm announced AstraZeneca would invest $2 billion in it. British drugma...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Cancer drug costs Rs 2,700, sells for Rs 27,000: SC questions 10x markup at hospitalsThe Supreme Court has questioned steep markups on cancer drugs and asked the Centre to examine a uniform 16% margin on all medicines. The c...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Women tip the scale as weight-loss boom reaches tier-II citiesWhile startups such as General Catalyst-backed Voy and Mumbai-based Metago are seeing higher demand from women, Elevate Now, backed by Tita...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
FDA Chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication recalled. Check which tablets are impacted?Blood Pressure tablets FDA chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: Chlorthalidone medication is prescribed to keep the blood pressure in...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.39 AM IST
Kerala HC says exorbitant drug prices can trigger government intervention in patented medicinesThe Kerala High Court ruled that government intervention is permissible for prohibitively priced patented medicines. The court directed the...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Up to 25% off! Flying abroad soon? Air India & Adani Airports launch online duty-free shopping with pre-order, airport pick-up & loyalty rewardsAir India and Adani Airports have launched an integrated online duty-free shopping platform for international travellers, allowing passenge...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Sun Pharma signs major deal with LIB Therapeutics of US, gains access to $3.7-bn global market for bad cholesterol inhibitor PCSK9Sun Pharma has signed an exclusive agreement with LIB Therapeutics for Lerodalcibep, a cholesterol-lowering medication. This deal covers al...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
India needs five-year policy to make precision cancer care afforable, says expertIndia needs a five-year roadmap to expand access to genomic testing and targeted cancer therapies for lower-income patients, oncologist Dr ...
26 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Rs 78,400 vs Rs 7,750 medicine: Novartis, Eli Lilly oppose bid to cut breast cancer drug prices in IndiaNovartis and Eli Lilly have opposed a Kerala High Court petition seeking government intervention to make two breast cancer drugs cheaper, d...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
FDA Panel votes in favor of a $949 Cancer detecting blood test, but is Galleri ready for approval?Cancer cells can leave tiny fragments of DNA in the bloodstream. According to USA Today, Galleri studies chemical patterns found on these f...
25 Sep, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches, citing health risks, letter showsIndia has directed states to take enforcement action against the sale of nicotine pouches, citing public health and risks to children. The ...
25 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease pricesThe government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Centre cuts customs duty on crude and refined oilsThe Central government has announced a reduction in the basic customs duty on edible oils. Crude soybean oil and crude palm oil duties have...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Duty-free shops not exempt from Indian laws, Bombay HC upholds ban on nicotine pouchesThe Bombay High Court recently upheld a ban on imported nicotine pouches at Mumbai's airport. The court maintained that imported goods must...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic lawsAn Indian court has ruled that nicotine pouches sold at duty-free shops are subject to domestic laws. The Adani Group challenged the legali...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
'Inflated medicine prices are daylight robbery': SC pulls up pharma companies over huge MRP-PTR gapSupreme Court on Tuesday questioned the wide gap between the price to retailer and MRP of some cancer medicines, calling inflated pricing a...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
CBIC cuts paperwork in deferred customs duty scheme to boost MSME participation and ease cash flowThe CBIC is simplifying its deferred customs duty scheme for manufacturers. Paperwork has been reduced from ten documents down to just thre...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST