Sohini Das, Anjali Singh, Sanket Koul

Stories by Sohini Das, Anjali Singh, Sanket Koul

Why India's medical device makers are moving to Vietnam, Malaysia

Why India's medical device makers are moving to Vietnam, Malaysia

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2025

A large number of medical device-manufacturing units have been forced to move to Vietnam and Malaysia due to delays, inconsistent timelines, and a lack of transparency in licensing processes, according to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare.

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

This will Likely Shape the Future of Pharma Inc

This will Likely Shape the Future of Pharma Inc

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2025

Indian pharmaceutical companies may have units abroad as part of "distributed manufacturing" across various locations, according to industry veterans. This may come about over the next five to 10 years.

'US tariff issue is an overhanging sword'

'US tariff issue is an overhanging sword'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2025

Firodia talked about his plans for the EV-components business, and the components business at large for the group

Mankind Pharma Targets Anti-Obesity Drug

Mankind Pharma Targets Anti-Obesity Drug

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'

Can Tesla Make In India For Below $23,000?

Can Tesla Make In India For Below $23,000?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2025

The Indian automotive market offers around 1 million units annual volume opportunity at a price above $23,000.

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme.

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

'Cancer incidence is projected to increase by 12.8 per cent by 2025 compared with 2020, necessitating more dedicated cancer treatment centres and specialised beds.'

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

Industry insiders in India warn that any such move in the pharmaceutical sector could be counterproductive for the US as it may face increased drug shortages if tariffs are imposed on such imports.

Why Tesla Entry is No Major Threat

Why Tesla Entry is No Major Threat

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2025

Tesla needs to either sell the same models with reduced features to lower the cost for Indian market, or incur losses.

Audi shrugs off last year, plans to step on the gas

Audi shrugs off last year, plans to step on the gas

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

Audi plans to focus the Indian market, including deepening market penetration and increasing sales volume.

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

India is trying to add 75,000 medical seats in five years as it also eyes to touch the WHO standard of one doctor for every 1,000 persons.

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

'If the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cuts funds, there could be more impact.'

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

'Tariffs will hurt insurance, patients and everyone'

'Tariffs will hurt insurance, patients and everyone'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2025

After registering a net profit of Rs 25.1 crore in Q3FY25 and consolidated revenues growing by 7 per cent on a like-for-like basis, Siddharth Mittal, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, Biocon, told Sohini Das/Business Standard in a virtual interaction that local manufacturing in the US is a trade off between cost and qualifying to do business there.

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Trump's Tariff War: India Waits, Watches

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'We have to be prepared for the larger disruption that is likely to take place.'

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Auto revenue may hit high gear on rural push, launches

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

Overall, volume growth is likely to be in the range of 3-8 per cent for two-wheelers and 5-7 per cent for passenger vehicles owing to healthy demand from urban and rural areas and pending order books.

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

Water samples from different parts of Pune have been sent to the public health laboratory for chemical and biological analysis.

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

'Both international cooperation and self-reliance will now acquire new purpose.'