Reghu Balakrishnan

Stories by Reghu Balakrishnan

Find out who all are interested in buying stake in Viom

Find out who all are interested in buying stake in Viom

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

PE giants Apollo, Bain Capital and Advent International are keen to pick stake in Viom

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Blackberrys joins race to buy out Spykar

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

For the past few years, Avigo has been in talks with many strategic players, including private equity investors, to sell its stake in Spykar.

New pricing policy to hit pharma growth a tad

New pricing policy to hit pharma growth a tad

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

According to industry estimates, the sector's revenue would increase eight-10 per cent in 2013-14, against 12 per cent in 2012-13.

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

The rap from both the US and UK drug regulators, including the latest one from the latter, has hit the scrip.

Carlyle in talks to buy 28% stake in Trehan's hospital

Carlyle in talks to buy 28% stake in Trehan's hospital

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

Global private equity (PE) major Carlyle is in talks with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan to acquire a minority stake in his Gurgaon-based multi-super speciality hospital, Medanta -The Medicity.

Roche's patent pain to be Biocon's gain

Roche's patent pain to be Biocon's gain

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

Indian firm to soon launch copycat of anti-breast-cancer drug.

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2013

The Companies Bill asked for promoting gender diversity by specifying induction of a minimum number of women directors

Investment bankers face rough weather

Investment bankers face rough weather

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

No respite in sight as not many big deals, initial public offerings in pipeline.

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Investors continue to buy India's consumption story

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2013

Despite slowdown, smaller firms attract growth capital.

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2013

Experts believe MNCs, which look for a strong foothold in the Indian kitchen appliances space, target the leading organised players in the industry.

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

Rediff.com   8 May 2013

In the latest initiative, the US food giant has roped in popular Indian cartoon character Chhota Bheem to sell various items through its retail outlets in India.

Foreign investors betting big on Indian consumers

Foreign investors betting big on Indian consumers

Rediff.com   6 May 2013

However, foreign investors have completely shunned the infrastructure sector.

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

PE firms are looking at various ways to protect their nominee directors.

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.

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.

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.

'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.