Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Sushmi Dey

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Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur will speak on Made-in-India drugs at an event in Washington.

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Food items to weigh less in Wholesale Price Index rejig: Panel

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

According to the final recommendations of an expert committee, the weight of primary (unprocessed) food items will go down by 0.5-1.0 percentage points in the new series compared to the current one

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Past subsidies rollover to hit fiscal adjustment

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

For 2014-15, the bill on this account is likely to be 12.8% more than in 2013-14.

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Scanner on Novartis for giving 'fake' documents

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

Swiss drug maker Novartis might face tough action from the country's drug regulator for allegedly giving fake documents while seeking renewal of registration for Tiamulin Hydrogen Fumerate (80 per cent granules), sources said.

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

Margaret A Hamburg, the first commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) to visit India officially, will meet heads of major domestic pharma companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt, Cadila Healthcare and Lupin in New Delhi.

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2014

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September. The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes other than paid employment and education with a one-month time limit, are Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia. The facility is currently available to 11 countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg, Japan and Finland.

HCL sees wealth in health care

HCL sees wealth in health care

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group's entry timely, given the demand, say experts

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

A day after getting a show-cause notice from the Indian regulator, senior executives from Ranbaxy Laboratories approached the drug controller's office on Tuesday afternoon, it was learnt.

Drug regulator lets pharma firms fix own penalty

Drug regulator lets pharma firms fix own penalty

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Even as the Supreme Court had recently dismissed the industry's plea against prices fixed by the regulator and its timely implementation, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has asked companies to pay the overcharged dues with 15 per cent interest.

Investment outlays below target in most infra sectors over FY14

Investment outlays below target in most infra sectors over FY14

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Infrastructure investments in politically-expedient sectors such as water supply, sanitation and irrigation have seen an increase during the first year of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-13 to 2016-17), but the same did not get replicated in other critical sectors.

After Ajay Devgn, Kamal Haasan approaches CCI

After Ajay Devgn, Kamal Haasan approaches CCI

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

Kamal Haasan has filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association wifor restricting the release of his film Vishwaroopam in theatres last year.

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

Povidone iodine ointment and solutions are available in the market under various popular brands such as Betadine and Wokadine.

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Nestle's cumin extract patent bid raises hackles

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Company claims new use for kala jeera extract, provoking alarmed campaigners here and abroad; says reaction not based on facts.

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

If the company manages to get a go-ahead from the regulator for this plant, it might result in resumption of supplies of several of their products, barred from the US last year.

Repackaged drugs likely to be labelled 'new'

Repackaged drugs likely to be labelled 'new'

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Roadblocks ahead as these medicines could face new clinical tests, more scrutiny

US FDA likely to inspect new Visakhapatnam arm of Divi's Labs in Jan

US FDA likely to inspect new Visakhapatnam arm of Divi's Labs in Jan

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

The move assumes significance because a go-ahead from the US Food and Drug Administration for the new unit in Visakhapatnam is likely to give a huge boost to the company's revenues in upcoming quarters.

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rahul summons Cong CMs to chalk out 2014 strategy

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting of chief ministers of party-ruled states to chalk out the party's strategy in the run-up to the general election. The leaders would focus on setting up of Lokayuktas in a time-bound manner in states and curbing food inflation.

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2013

Various domestic companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt and Agila Specialities recently came under the US FDA scanner for lapse in manufacturing practices.

Pharma firms might resume sales of analgin-based drugs

Pharma firms might resume sales of analgin-based drugs

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

The Drugs Controller General of India is considering the recommendations of its advisory body to revoke the suspension of the sale of analgin-based medicines in the country.

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Govt to raise grain stock reserve

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2013

Cabinet note being readied, on basis of study, to ensure against foodgrain shortage; might require buffer of up to 50% more.