Prices of key Covid bulk drugs shoot up as demand rises

The API of Paracetamol, a fever and pain medication, has grown 25 per cent from Rs 450-480 per kg in December 2020 to Rs 580-600 per kg in April. When compared to the pre-Covid prices of December......

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.''It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,'......

'China, like US, is not dependable and trustworthy'

'Only when China treats India as an equal can we consider them real friends.'   Was the second informal meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and Chinese President Xi......

'India, China need breakthrough in economic, border issues'

'India and China have to make concrete progress with regard to the border issue, addressing the trade deficit, and facilitating people-to-people interactions. This has to happen in the next two,......

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

India’s medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce......

India's pharma cos hit by 'China-made disruptions'

Chinese suppliers typically raise prices of bulk drugs and other raw materials whenever they see an opportunity, and once the formulation makers turn to local suppliers in India, then suddenly......

Govt gifts Rs 1.45-trillion incentive for 10 manufacturing sectors

The government hopes that the PLI schemes would provide 200,000-300,000 direct employment over five years, according to sources in the know. In a move that has lifted the industry sentiment in the......

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

'The ban on Chinese imports is a suicidal step.''This will result not only in economic depression, but in a chaotic situation.' IMAGE: Protestors burn Chinese products in New Delhi. Photograph:......