Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for BioconIndian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalising on growing demand as major pharmaceutic...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.27 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
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
29 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Innovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEOAs Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to...
29 May, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Margin pressure, slower growth outlook may cap upside for Sun Pharma stockSun Pharma reported strong revenue and profit growth in the March quarter, but EBITDA margins faced pressure from increased investments and...
25 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Eli Lilly brings monthly Alzheimer's therapy donanemab to India at ₹91,688 per vialEli Lilly is making Alzheimer's a major focus for its future innovations. The company is also expanding its specialty medicine offerings in...
14 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...
13 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Semaglutide race: Torrent grabs 38% market shareOver a dozen Indian companies have launched generic versions of the GLP1 drug used for diabetes and weight management since the expiry of N...
08 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Dr Reddy's and Nestle Health Science strengthen presence in diabetes, obesity nutrition spaceDr Reddy's teams up with Nestle Health Science to introduce Celevida GLP+, a specialized supplement crafted for those navigating the challe...
07 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Sun Pharma deal: Perception changer for Indian pharma sector? 10 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 38%The Indian pharma sector made its initial global forays almost a quarter century ago. Companies sought out markets abroad, learnt to deal w...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Social media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a po...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Ajanta Pharma, Sun Pharma poised to tap GLP-1 opportunity amid market shift: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's metabolic therapy market is transforming post-semaglutide patent expiry, shifting to a competitive, volume-driven model. With signi...
28 Mar, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Semaglutide patent expiry: India’s next big public health inflection pointThe expiry of a key patent for semaglutide in India opens doors for affordable weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Indian pharmaceutical compan...
19 Mar, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Natco Pharma, Eris Lifesciences shares jump up to 6% on partnership for Semaglutide launch in IndiaShares of Natco Pharma and Eris Lifesciences climbed on Tuesday after announcing a partnership to commercialise Semaglutide in India. Natco...
24 Feb, 2026, 04.31 PM IST