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New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
Mankind Pharma joins hands with Denovo Sciences for AI-powered drug discoveryMankind Pharma has joined forces with Denovo Sciences to revolutionize drug discovery using artificial intelligence. This strategic partner...
NITI report calls for streamlining visa approval processes to boost tourismA NITI Aayog report highlights that India's visa system needs significant upgrades to match global tourism leaders, hindering repeat and hi...
Stainless steel industry seeks end to QCO relief from July 1India's stainless steel makers are urging the government to reinstate strict quality control norms from July 1, warning that a temporary re...
DPIIT issues guidelines for alternative quality certification pathway for toys, AC, PPE makersBusinesses producing items like toys, personal protective equipment, and air conditioners can now get product quality certification through...
Health ministry proposes faster approvals for medical device manufacturing licencesThe Union health ministry is proposing to significantly cut down the time taken to issue manufacturing licenses for medical devices. Aimed ...
Strides Pharma sells majority stake in arm Pivot Path for Rs 100 croreStrides Pharma Science has divested a majority stake in its subsidiary, Pivot Path, for Rs 100 crore to a consortium led by Ascent Capital ...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
Punjab drug body finds critical lapses at Jackson Laboratories' manufacturing facility in AmritsarThe Punjab FDA has taken decisive action by revoking the manufacturing licence of Jackson Laboratories in Amritsar due to severe regulatory...
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...
CDSCO asks states, port offices to step up screening to curb imports of illegal drugsIndia's drug regulator is intensifying border screenings to block unapproved medicines from entering the country. Authorities are cracking ...
India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
Indian pharma firms gear up to supply key cancer drug to USIndian drugmakers are stepping up to help the US combat a critical shortage of ifosfamide injection, a vital chemotherapy drug. Leading com...
NITI Aayog proposes pharma chapter for future FTAs, urges India to move up value chainNiti Aayog proposes a blueprint for free trade agreements to boost regulatory predictability in India's pharmaceutical sector. The think ta...
India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI AayogIndia's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearl...
Central Drugs Laboratories find 46 drug samples not of standard quality for MayHealth officials revealed that in May 2026, 46 drug samples tested by Central Drugs Laboratories and 113 by State Drugs Testing Laboratorie...