Abhineet Kumar &Amp;Amp; Reghu Balakrishnan

Stories by Abhineet Kumar &Amp;Amp; Reghu Balakrishnan

Tatas expects to increase R&D spend

Tatas expects to increase R&D spend

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2013

The Group has been pioneer in innovation; Ratan Tata has been credited for launching world's cheapest car Nano in 2009

Sun eyes US skincare market

Sun eyes US skincare market

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Last week, Sun's Israeli subsidiary, Taro Pharma, received the US Food and Drug Administration's approval for its New Drug Application to launch Topicort Topical Spray for the treatment of psoriasis.

MBlaze's loss is Photon's gain

MBlaze's loss is Photon's gain

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

The shrinkage of MTS operations has helped Tata Tele's wireless net service brand to gain traction.

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

BDR wrestles Big Pharma in patents match

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Compulsory licence application filed for anti-cancer drug of Bristol Myers Squibb; more to come for four drugs.

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

The man behind Glivec hails verdict against Novartis

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Brian Druker, who invented the drug's molecule, says it would benefit patients in the short term.

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Domestic pharma lauds apex court verdict

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

Patients' lobbies cheer ruling on anti-cancer drug Glivec, as affordability and access to life-saving drugs get a leg-up.

Freeing up Tata GSM spectrum: SC disposes petitions

Freeing up Tata GSM spectrum: SC disposes petitions

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

The Cellular Operators Association of India, industry body representing GSM operators, had argued that TTSL's spectrum was allotted through the same press release issued on January 10, 2008, which led to the cancellation of 122 licences.

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Investors run background checks on PE fund managers

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

In some cases fake degrees and certificates were uncovered.

E-retailers stare at bleak funding scenario

E-retailers stare at bleak funding scenario

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

As funding from foreign private equity and venture capital firms is the lifeline for most online retailers, the restriction on foreign direct investment is threatening to block any fresh investment into the sector.

'If we are importing buckets, something is wrong'

'If we are importing buckets, something is wrong'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2013

Interview with Richard Rekhy, chief executive officer of KPMG India.

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

Experts say successful brand extensions require a sharply defined unifying thread and Tata Chemicals may have faltered on that.

'Time has now come to say GOODBYE to India'

'Time has now come to say GOODBYE to India'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

Interview with Chairman, Cipla.

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Indian majors lead race for US drug ingredient market

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

In 2012, drugs worth $35 billion went off-patent in the US, while the market size of drugs which will see patent expiry in 2013 will halve to $17 billion.

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Why Vodafone India chief blames spectrum policy

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

Vodafone India MD & CEO Marten Pieters, 59, blames regulation and the spectrum policy for the telecom industry's troubles.

Investment banking: High profile exits continue

Investment banking: High profile exits continue

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

Past two years have witnessed a churn, mainly in the area of mergers and acquisitions.

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2013

Fixes spotlight on in-house talent for retaining and grooming purposes.

Drug pricing: Govt decides to bypass three patents

Drug pricing: Govt decides to bypass three patents

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2013

The plan is to issue CLs for Trastuzumab (or Herceptin, used for treating breast cancer), Ixabepilone (used for chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment) and Dasatinib (or Sprycel, for leukaemia).

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Essel Group enters i-banking, PE space

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

Sets up new financial services arm, Amit Goenka joins as CEO.

JLR's global sales leader lags behind in India

JLR's global sales leader lags behind in India

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Since price is a big stumbling block, the company is looking at assembly of Evoque in India.

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Mohan Meakin eyes mineral water comeback

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Golden Eagle was first launched 12 years ago, but the Ghaziabad-headquartered company stopped marketing the product a few years ago, to focus totally on its alcoholic division.