Sohini Das

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Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2019

As on July 31, the valuation of his shareholding in the company stood at Rs 9,830 crore.

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

The growth in imports was led by product categories such as diagnostic items, ultra-sonogram machines, MRI and ECG apparatus, syringes with needles, suture needles, digital thermometers, malaria diagnostic kits, and hearing aids.

2 reasons why drug sales are in poor health

2 reasons why drug sales are in poor health

Rediff.com   11 May 2019

Overall slowdown in the economy and growing volumes of unbranded generic medicines in the domestic market are behind poor sales.

How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

Rediff.com   3 May 2019

What has worked though for Brand Saridon has been its single-minded focus on headaches as opposed to other analgesics that dwell on a wider set of problems, reports Sohini Das.

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.

Why Jio may now have to buy spectrum from the open market

Why Jio may now have to buy spectrum from the open market

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2019

While the company insisted it had enough spectrum across circles, analysts said the company might soon need to acquire some spectrum to ensure uninterrupted service.

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

Why cold wave across US is good news for Indian drug cos

Why cold wave across US is good news for Indian drug cos

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

Companies such as Cadila Healthcare, Lupin, and Natco, which sell generic versions of flu medication in the US market, are likely to benefit.

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2019

Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also trying to expand the penetration of 4G users in their subscriber base as they take this network to the hinterland

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2018

Sun Pharma's market capitalisation stood at Rs 100,050 crore on December 5, with its share price closing at Rs 417 a piece - lowest since March 2013.

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Why drug firms' Q2 revenue growth is likely to dip

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

Currency played an important role in Q2, with US dollar, Japanese yen and euro appreciating vis-a-vis the Indian rupee, while the Brazilian real, South African rand and Russian ruble depreciating against rupee.

Quality perceptions hobble Jan Aushadi drugs

Quality perceptions hobble Jan Aushadi drugs

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

Large pharmaceutical firms feel that if the quality parameters and assurance levels are brought up to the level of branded generics, then Jan Aushadhi medicines would find it difficult to retain their affordability.

Why draft pharma policy may take time to see light of day

Why draft pharma policy may take time to see light of day

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2018

Some of the proposals (for example trade margin calculation for imported medical devices) were not approved by the PMO and were sent back for revisions.

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

Once the patients are identified, the government will decide on the quantum of compensation in each case and then approach J&J for claim settlement.

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

Rough estimates show that at a rate of Rs 1 crore per hospital bed, the investment in India alone would be around Rs 2,000 crore

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Pharma industry bounces back to good health

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

In May, price growth for drugs was in negative territory at (-)1 per cent