News for '-biotechs'

Panacea Bio fixes stock split date

Panacea Bio fixes stock split date

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

Panacea Biotech Ltd has fixed February 11 as record date for the purpose of stock split of existing equity shares- from every one existing equity share of Rs 10 each into ten equity shares of Re 1 each.\n\n\n\n

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Global pharma cos eye pacts with Indian cos

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Global pharma and biotech companies, especially those from US, Europe and Japan, are keen to sign agreements with Indian companies, according to experts.

The lady behind ICICI Venture's success

The lady behind ICICI Venture's success

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Renuka Ramnath is credited with raising the India Advantage Fund Series II, the country's largest private equity fund till date with a corpus of $810 million.

Battle for investment: AP takes on Karnataka

Battle for investment: AP takes on Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Addressing an industry meet in Bangalore, Rajashekar Reddy said infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh was better than any other state in the country.

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Infosys CEO Kris Gopalkrishnan says his company is in regular touch with the state government regarding the terror scenario in Bangalore. Infosys has beefed up security to protect employees and clients.

Sons rise at Wockhardt

Sons rise at Wockhardt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Meat from cloned animals? Sure!

Meat from cloned animals? Sure!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The US FDA has said food from cloned animals is safe. Though it won't land in markets yet, cloned meat is being served at one company.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Playing cupid to the rich and famous

Playing cupid to the rich and famous

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Sometimes, love and money do go hand in hand. Just ask matchmaker Samantha Daniels.

Reliance Life closes in on $1 bn US buy

Reliance Life closes in on $1 bn US buy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Mukesh Ambani-promoted biotech venture Reliance Life Sciences is close to acquiring a US company for nearly $1 billion (Rs 4,500 crore).

Biocon plans $10 mn expansion

Biocon plans $10 mn expansion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Leading biotech firm, Biocon Ltd, on Tuesday said it would invest $10 million (about Rs 45 crore) in the next 12 months to expand its facilities.

Ratan Tata invests in Moglix, Invictus Oncology

Ratan Tata invests in Moglix, Invictus Oncology

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

This is Tata's seventh investment this year.

Biocon eyes insulin IP of ailing

Biocon eyes insulin IP of ailing

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

3 Indians in Fortune's bizwomen list

3 Indians in Fortune's bizwomen list

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon, Chanda Kochar, executive director of ICICI Bank and Vidya Chhabria, chairman of Jumbo Group

PGD in clinical research

PGD in clinical research

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The Institute of Clinical Research invites applications for its one-year, part-time Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Research.

Biocon to sell human insulin in Europe

Biocon to sell human insulin in Europe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The company expects insulin, its other branded formulations and research services to drive growth.

What will cost less, more

What will cost less, more

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

What will cost less, more

Will Biocon's new cancer drug succeed?

Will Biocon's new cancer drug succeed?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

An Indian Biotech Company that is testing a novel anti-cancer drug on patients in Bangalore says it is not alarmed by the London trial where the use of a similar class of drug led to disastrous results.

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

While the manufacturing facility would be located in the Jawahar Pharma City, a pharma special economic zone near Visakhapatnam, the R&D facility would be set up in the phase 3 biotech park near Hyderabad.

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Sayre Therapeutics aims for a spot among top 5 players in oncology.

Biocon Q1 net up 112%

Biocon Q1 net up 112%

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Biotech major Biocon Ltd's net profit for the quarter ended June 2004 zoomed by 112 per cent at Rs 48.6 crore as compared to Rs 22.9 crore in the first quarter of the previous fiscal.

MRTPC issues notices to Monsanto

MRTPC issues notices to Monsanto

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission on Thursday issued notice of enquiry against Monsanto and its fully owned Indian subsidiary Mahyco for ignoring its direction asking them to reduce the trait value of transgenic Bt cotton seeds.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

No reprieve for Monsanto

No reprieve for Monsanto

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the order passed by the Andhra Pradesh government directing the US based biotech major Monsanto to sell its geneticaly modified Bt cotton seed at the price not more than Rs 750.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Govt to consider 100 SEZ plans

Govt to consider 100 SEZ plans

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Reflecting the enthusiasm among private companies for setting up special economic zones, the board of approval for SEZs will consider over 100 proposals on March 17 - its first meeting since the implementation of SEZ Act and Rules last month.

Biocon to invest in US's Vaccinex

Biocon to invest in US's Vaccinex

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Biotech firm Biocon will make equity investment in Vaccinex Inc. and said it has tied up with the US firm to discover and develop therapeutic antibody products for cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

And now vitamin-rich beer!

And now vitamin-rich beer!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Lady Bird Bio Beer, which was launched in the Kerala markets on Wednesday, increases bio-availability of vitamins, according to its inventor B Srinivas Amarnath of Advaith Biotech Pvt Ltd.

Pune firm to get World Bank fund

Pune firm to get World Bank fund

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

IndiaCo, a Pune-based equity investment firm, on Wednesday, said that it has received approval for $800,000 programme from the World Bank to improve its incubation and innovation centre and support upcoming companies in India and abroad.\n\n\n\n

Biocon Q1 net plummets 20%

Biocon Q1 net plummets 20%

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Impacted by price pressure and other factors, the country's largest biotech firm, Biocon, on Wednesday reported that its net profit had plummeted 20 per cent to Rs 39 crore

Biocon to develop oral insulin

Biocon to develop oral insulin

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Bangalore-based biotech company, Biocon is in the process of developing oral insulin for diabetes treatment.

SC refuses to quash Asthana's appointment as CBI special director

SC refuses to quash Asthana's appointment as CBI special director

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The centre had opposed the plea, saying Asthana had an outstanding career and had supervised over 40 high-profile cases like coal scam, AugustaWestland scam, blackmoney and money laundering cases.

Biocon, Nobex to develop oral insulin

Biocon, Nobex to develop oral insulin

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Bangalore-based Biocon Ltd and a US biotech firm Nobex Corporation will jointly develop an oral insulin product for the treatment of diabetes.

New Zealand PM visits Infosys, Biocon

New Zealand PM visits Infosys, Biocon

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clarke on Monday said there were immense opportunities to enhance bilateral trade with India.

Oral insulin: Biocon seeks FDA nod

Oral insulin: Biocon seeks FDA nod

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Biotech major Biocon will file an application with the US Federal Drug Administration to begin clinical trials for oral insulin, which, it says, would be the world's first insulin that could be consumed orally.

Govt nod for 17 SEZs

Govt nod for 17 SEZs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005