Sushmi Dey And Sounak Mitra

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Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Ranbaxy introduces whistle-blower policy

Rediff.com   27 May 2013

Patient safety and quality our guidance now, says CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

Daiichi was given all updates: Malvinder Singh

Daiichi was given all updates: Malvinder Singh

Rediff.com   24 May 2013

Singh says Japanese pharma giant's allegations false.

Ranbaxy may reduce global sales team

Ranbaxy may reduce global sales team

Rediff.com   23 May 2013

Layoffs to be mostly in the US.

After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

Rediff.com   22 May 2013

In what could be the beginning of fresh troubles for Ranbaxy Laboratories, which has just managed to settle long-pending issues with the US Department of Justice after agreeing to pay a penalty of $500 million, the health ministry in India, too, has decided to initiate a probe.

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Coke plans 750-ml bottles for 'home' use

Rediff.com   21 May 2013

Last week, to study the market, Coca-Cola introduced promotional 750-ml PET bottles for Rs 30, the price point of 600-ml PET bottles, across its portfolio of Coke, Sprite, Thums Up, Fanta and Limca, primarily in metro cities.

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

Dinesh Thakur says he waved the red flag only after Ranbaxy didn't respond to his concerns.

Now, drug info just an SMS away

Now, drug info just an SMS away

Rediff.com   13 May 2013

The government is set to roll out an SMS-based helpline, which will enable consumers to seek information on various brands available in the market for their specific composition, with their prices.

Big pharma can't raise prices of imported drugs

Big pharma can't raise prices of imported drugs

Rediff.com   10 May 2013

NPPA denies price hike on Sanofi, Novartis, and Allergan products.

Bharti may raise Rs 6,500 cr from foreign investors

Bharti may raise Rs 6,500 cr from foreign investors

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

Bharti was talking to Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank, among others, to manage the issue.

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Pharma R&D: Basic drug research only a part

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Spending allocation covers salaries, consultancy, litigation, material expense and regulatory costs.

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

The department of pharmaceuticals turned down a review petition by drugmaker Cipla against a price fixation order by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, slashing the price of Dytor Plus, a medicine for kidney and heart ailments.

Coke cracks the rural code, launches 100 ml Maaza packs

Coke cracks the rural code, launches 100 ml Maaza packs

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

This is going to be the lowest price for a Coke product in the non-returnable ready-to-drink category.

Novartis has 219 patents in India

Novartis has 219 patents in India

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2013

Data contradict Swiss drug major's claim that India does not respect IPR.

Montek bats for spectrum trading

Montek bats for spectrum trading

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2013

Says tradability will ensure greater economic efficiency & higher revenues for the government.

Iridium to re-enter India with domestic partners

Iridium to re-enter India with domestic partners

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2013

In talks with BSNL, MTNL to float a firm in which it will hold 49 per cent.

Caller tunes earn Rs 8,185 cr for telcos in 3 years

Caller tunes earn Rs 8,185 cr for telcos in 3 years

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

DoT's data is based on inputs from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and service providers.

'Judgment will ensure no ever-greening of patents'

'Judgment will ensure no ever-greening of patents'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Though the legal battle over Glivec's patentability may be over for now, Y K Sapru, the man spearheading the fight against Swiss multinational Novartis, isn't resting.

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Merck alleges violation of its patent for anti-diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet.

Now, drug prices may be capped at time of launch

Now, drug prices may be capped at time of launch

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

The idea is to ensure drug companies do not gold-plate drugs to exorbitantly raise prices while introducing those in the market.