Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Sushmi Dey

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee And Sushmi Dey

No acquisitions only to expand footprint: Ranbaxy CEO

No acquisitions only to expand footprint: Ranbaxy CEO

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

An interview with Ranbaxy CEO and MD Arun Sawhney on the changes in the past four years and how the company plans to address the US concerns.

Ex-Reebok execs may get supplementary chargesheet

Ex-Reebok execs may get supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2012

SFIO official refuses to reveal the nature of additional charges found during investigation.

GoM tweaks stand on drug pricing

GoM tweaks stand on drug pricing

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Sharad Pawar says final draft will go to Cabinet before Tuesday.

Reebok India probe faces delay on late filings

Reebok India probe faces delay on late filings

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Company refuses to comment, says 'matters internal to organisation'

1 insulin price cap for all brands

1 insulin price cap for all brands

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

Another cap for imported insulin; domestic manufacturers cry foul.

Pharma GoM might change earlier draft; meet this week

Pharma GoM might change earlier draft; meet this week

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

FinMin had objected and wanted existing cost-plus method retained.

RBI, CCI to vet all banking mergers

RBI, CCI to vet all banking mergers

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

CCI to examine competition part of deals, RBI prudential aspects.

Ranbaxy expects guidance on Dewas unit by December

Ranbaxy expects guidance on Dewas unit by December

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

Work to begin after that on corrective measures to meet US regulator's requirements.

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

E-auction likely of surplus land held by ministries

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

As debate rages on GM crops, GEAC in limbo

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.

Wait for Indian generic launches gets longer

Wait for Indian generic launches gets longer

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

USFDA has extended the timeline for granting tentative approval to generic drug applications filed under Para IV of its rules by 10 months.

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Iran relents on Indian wheat import

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs

Sunset for profitable drug window in US

Sunset for profitable drug window in US

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2012

Sun Pharma could have to withdraw cancer drug as J&J re-enters after temporary eclipse

Price-control noose tightens on drug firms

Price-control noose tightens on drug firms

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Now, the companies need to get National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's nod for changing medicine composition. If they flout norms, government will take penal action.

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Govt allows free export of sugar in 2012-2013

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Mixed reviews for Kelkar recommendation on food price

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.

Drug prices: Govt to brief SC on policy change

Drug prices: Govt to brief SC on policy change

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

GoM had proposed a new pricing mechanism, but judges had said at an earlier hearing the current formula should stay.

A Mylan win in US court could hit Ranbaxy

A Mylan win in US court could hit Ranbaxy

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Ranbaxy was scheduled to launch its drug on September 21, the day Diovan's patent expired.

Reebok seeks more time from RoC to file accounts

Reebok seeks more time from RoC to file accounts

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2012

The move is significant, as this may prompt investigating agencies to take a look at the fresh accounting statements to be filed by the company to RoC, before taking a final call.

Drug patents on the rise: 3,488 in five years

Drug patents on the rise: 3,488 in five years

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2012

It was in 2005, India changed its patent law and started granting patents in medicines.