'I believe that to be a successful leader, you need to develop fly vision.'
The report analysed product launches of 2011, their success over three years, and reported 31 of the 14,509 products introduced that year were received well by consumers.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw talks to Nikita Puri about her book Mythbreaker.
In separate statements, the two companies said they will combine Novartis' over-the-counter division with GSK's consumer business, creating a new world-leading consumer healthcare business with $10 billion in annual sales.
Sangeeta Talwar, one of India's first women bosses, tells women how they can succeed in the cut-throat word of business.
The benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed the 28,000 mark, spurting by 409 points or 1.4% at 28,114 and Nifty settled above the 8,500 mark at 8,532, gains of 111 points.
The latest price revision includes mostly cardiovascular drugs, anti-bacterials, anti-herpes, contraceptives and gastrointestinal medicines
High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.
Growth in cities has lagged villages as consumers troubled by persistently high inflation have cut spending in the past two years.
Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.
Investor lobbies and tax lawyers estimate the bill for international funds and banks could be as high as $8 billion
'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.
The Sensex ended above 27,000 for the first time while the Nifty topped 8,100.
Anglo-Dutch parent's stake in Indian subsidiary rises from 52.5% to 67.3%.
Experts say despite it being a global deal, the transaction will have to undergo CCI scrutiny because of the scale of operations.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will soon notify prices of as many as 150 packs of essential medicines in line with the new pharma pricing policy, according to official sources.
Vinita Bali to lead global ops, new business growth; COO Berry to head India operations.
It was hard for me to let her go. I was amazed on the grounds that she was alright to live far from her mom and dad.
Move could be aimed at integrating operations with Indian subsidiary.
The 30-share Sensex is up 253 points at 29,263 and the 50-share Nifty has gained 68 points at 8,829.
The usage of PET bottles by a handful of wine makers is set to take the drink to the masses, thanks to a packaging solution offered by Manjushree Technopack Ltd, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of PET bottles and performs.
A probe finds several pharma majors in breach of the law; and in turn they blame the government.
Mohammed Khan, co-founder of one of India's largest ad agencies, Rediffusion, talks about how the business has changed.
The oralcare major has kept its ears firmly to the ground, pushing products into the hinterland and is holding fort in urban India with innovation for continued volume growth.
The new tax regime proposed by the Modi government may not have acceptance from all corners.
On Tuesday, Novartis agreed to buy GSK's oncology products business for $14.5 billion, while selling its vaccines business, excluding flu, to GSK for $7.1 billion.
Indian business, on quite a different trajectory from its global counterpart, remains relatively insulated from any kind of backlash.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will take a call on whether to shut Ranbaxy's troubled factories or make changes in the top management of the latter only after its $4-billion acquisition deal is complete.
Sensex rises, Nifty ends at record high; RIL shares rally.
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
The biotech company's revenues had fallen to as low as Rs 50 cr.
Scholarships, sports and spirit define Phee Teik Yeoh, the new CEO of Vistara in India
Ranbaxy did its maiden public issue in 1973.
If you are not happy with the price offered at buybacks, you could be in for a long haul.
Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and ... toothpaste - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality
India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.