Bhavini Mishra, Sanket Koul

Stories by Bhavini Mishra, Sanket Koul

Realty to get indirect push from Budget proposals

Realty to get indirect push from Budget proposals

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2026

The government's Budget announcements providing tax holiday for data centres, setting up of city economic regions (CERs) and funding to improve infrastructure in Tier-II and -III cities may give an indirect boost to India's realty sector, said industry executives.

Centre mandates blue strip on antimicrobial drugs to curb overuse

Centre mandates blue strip on antimicrobial drugs to curb overuse

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2026

The Union health ministry has issued draft rules to mandate a blue vertical strip on all antimicrobial drug labels, aiming to rein in over-the-counter misuse and tackle India's growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) problem.

Dr Reddy's profit down 14% on low Lenalidomide US sales

Dr Reddy's profit down 14% on low Lenalidomide US sales

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2026

Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) reported a 14 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,210 crore in the December quarter of FY 2025-26 (Q3FY26) on low sales of cancer drug Lenalidomide in the North American market. The firm's revenue from operations grew to Rs 8,727 crore in Q3FY26, a 4.4 per cent Y-o-Y increase from Rs 8,357 crore recorded for the same quarter last year.

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2026

'To fill these seats, eligibility is being diluted. We are compromising merit and producing degree holders instead of good doctors.'

Homebuyers can't execute decree against promoters without personal liability: SC

Homebuyers can't execute decree against promoters without personal liability: SC

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has clarified that a decree passed only against a real estate developer cannot be enforced against its directors or promoters in their personal capacity unless the original adjudication clearly finds them liable.

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Delhi High Court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences to proceed with the sale of its version of the cancer drug nivolumab in India. nivolumab is used to treat several types of cancer by activating the body's immune system to target carcinogenic cells.

India's First Paperless District Court

India's First Paperless District Court

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

The integration of artificial AI-based judicial assistance tools into the district court management framework has accompanied the shift.

Adani Power gets relief as SC nixes SEZ electricity duty

Adani Power gets relief as SC nixes SEZ electricity duty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2026

Customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a special economic zone (SEZ) to the domestic market, ruled the Supreme Court on Monday while upholding Adani Power's appeal against a 2019 judgment of the Gujarat high court. The 2019 judgment had denied relief to Adani Power from Customs duty on electricity supplied from its Mundra SEZ unit to the domestic tariff area (DTA).

Govt Bans Sale Of Oral Nimesulide

Govt Bans Sale Of Oral Nimesulide

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

The Union health ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 milligrams for human use, citing health risks.

Centre Proposes Stricter Cough Syrup Rules

Centre Proposes Stricter Cough Syrup Rules

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Following the death of 22 children due to consumption of contaminated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh three months ago, the Union health ministry has proposed amendments in the country's drug rules to ensure a tougher criterion for their over-the-counter (OTC) sales in India.

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Gurugram, already established as the corporate hub of Delhi-NCR, is increasingly attracting developers from outside the region, drawn by robust end-user demand, premium pricing, and emerging development opportunities.

What Happens When A High Court Judge Resists Transfer?

What Happens When A High Court Judge Resists Transfer?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2025

'Refusal does not invite immediate legal penalty; it invites Constitutional unease.'

Weightloss Drugs Hit 1,000 Crore Mark

Weightloss Drugs Hit 1,000 Crore Mark

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2025

'As more patients are prescribed these drugs, intolerance due to gastrointestinal and other side effects will become more visible, leading to higher discontinuation rates.'

Euthanasia Plea: Parents' Dilemma Reaches Supreme Court

Euthanasia Plea: Parents' Dilemma Reaches Supreme Court

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

The father had approached the Supreme Court in 2024 seeking passive euthanasia for his son. The court had then declined to grant relief.

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2025

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday gave its approval to Vedanta Limited's demerger proposal, clearing the way for the group to reorganise its operations into five distinct, sector-specific entities.

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

After completion of its mandatory tender offer in Fortis Healthcare and Fortis Malar Hospitals, Malaysian health care giant IHH Healthcare is aiming to add 2,000 beds in a bid to double down on value creation in India. IHH, which is Asia's largest multinational private healthcare provider, currently has over 5,000 beds across a combined network of 35 hospitals and 11 states.

One-Regulator Education Bill Sent To Panel

One-Regulator Education Bill Sent To Panel

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

'It interferes in administrative matters of institutions, robbing them of their independence in day-to-day affairs and appointments.'

IndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking Rs 900 crore Customs duty refund

IndiGo moves Delhi HC seeking Rs 900 crore Customs duty refund

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2025

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, has approached the Delhi high court seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore it claims to have paid as Customs duty on aircraft engines and parts re-imported into India after overseas repairs. The petition came up for hearing on Friday before a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Shail Jain.

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2025

The semaglutide patent expiry next year could unleash a wave of generic versions from Indian drugmakers, with prices expected to go lower -- at least 80 per cent.

20% Shopping Centres Are Ghost Malls

20% Shopping Centres Are Ghost Malls

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2025

Ghost malls have a vacancy rate of over 50 per cent.