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Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Nestle now has less than two weeks to convince the regulator why product approval for its noodles should not be withdrawn

Ranbaxy sets aside Rs 257.4 cr for impact of USFDA ban

Ranbaxy sets aside Rs 257.4 cr for impact of USFDA ban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories has set aside Rs 257.4 crore (Rs 2.57 billion) towards the financial impact of a US ban on import of products made at its plant at Toansa.

Sun Pharma profit down 30% over compliance costs, lower sales

Sun Pharma profit down 30% over compliance costs, lower sales

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Sun Pharma profit down 30% over compliance costs, lower sales.

Several dark patches in 2013's performing sectors

Several dark patches in 2013's performing sectors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

IT, pharma and FMCG stocks are the top performers in 2013.

Nestle confident of defending Rs 640-cr suit by govt

Nestle confident of defending Rs 640-cr suit by govt

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The company spokesperson expressed disappointment with the "unprecedented step of filing of a complaint before the NCDRC"

USFDA issues import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali plant

USFDA issues import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali plant

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

While the US health regulator did not specify details for issuing the alert, it said 'detention without physical examination may be appropriate when an FDA inspection has revealed that a firm is not operating in conformity with current good manufacturing practices'.

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The report comes at a time when the government is trying to clear pending FDI proposals, which include various planned investments in this sector.

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

While Reliance Retail did not comment, sources said the company will have to follow order, at least in Delhi.

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is about $3.5 billion.

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Why Sunil Munjal is keen to acquire Fortis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

According to Munjal, there is an opportunity for somebody who comes from a not for profit background in health care to do something.

Banned ketamine drug worth Rs 118 crore seized; six held

Banned ketamine drug worth Rs 118 crore seized; six held

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

market, was today seized from an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Jalgaon district in north Maharashtra and six persons were arrested, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials said.

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

DRL launched four new products in North America during the previous quarter.

Bengaluru start-up prints 3D tissue that functions like human liver

Bengaluru start-up prints 3D tissue that functions like human liver

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In India, thousands of lives are lost every year because of unavailability of organs

Profit might be hit in FY16: Sun Pharma

Profit might be hit in FY16: Sun Pharma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

4 Ranbaxy facilities in India have been barred from exporting to US.

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

How desi brothers built a $1.8 bn drug co

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is set to pip Sun Pharma as the fifth largest generics maker in the US, reports Sohini Das.

First Look: Salman Khan in Selfie le le re

First Look: Salman Khan in Selfie le le re

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pharma in 2014: Deals worth billions and fines worth millions

Pharma in 2014: Deals worth billions and fines worth millions

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

In a surprise announcement in April, Sun and Ranbaxy -- at that time owned by Japan's Daiichi -- declared an all-stock deal to create India's largest and world's fifth-largest drugmaker in an over $4 billion deal.

Maggi faces production roadblocks

Maggi faces production roadblocks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Lack of clarity on whether manufacturing bans in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal, Goa and Karnataka still in place

'The economy is turning for the better'

'The economy is turning for the better'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'

Meet the man behind the Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal

Meet the man behind the Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Sun Pharma's offer was tempting because Ranbaxy was too busy fighting fires in the US to concentrate on operations.

Less competition, demand-supply gap push US drug prices

Less competition, demand-supply gap push US drug prices

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Competition in the US pharmaceutical market swelled in recent years, with increasing generic penetration.

Markets are in the bubble zone

Markets are in the bubble zone

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'The mismatch between valuations and fundamentals is startling,' warns Devangshu Datta

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Details on prices sought as 10 generic drugs become up to 83 times costlier in 6 months

Big pharmas' mega plan to beat competition in US

Big pharmas' mega plan to beat competition in US

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Sun Pharmaceutical, which is growing its dermatology and ophthalmic specialty business in the US will spend $460 million on R&D.

Markets end at record highs

Markets end at record highs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

With global markets pushing ahead, enthused by strengthening US jobs market, and also due to prospects of European rate hike, Indian markets also continued the march ahead.

Dr Reddy's sued for patent 'infringement'

Dr Reddy's sued for patent 'infringement'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The US Drug maker requested the court to pass an order to restrain DRL from commercially manufacturing, using, offering for sale, selling, marketing, distributing, or importing DRL's generic paricalcitol injectable products prior to the expiration of said patents.

Maggi ban sent disturbing message to investors: Swiss envoy

Maggi ban sent disturbing message to investors: Swiss envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

It was a disturbing message in the sense that the regulatory framework is not clear enough and is not always applied in a convincing manner.

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aneesh Phadnis and Veena Mani find out what the manufacturers and the hospitals have to say.

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Markets end flat amid volatile trade

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Markets ended flat on Tuesday, amid a volatile trading session, as investors exercised caution ahead of the two-day FOMC meet starting today and Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy later this week.

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Rate sensitive sectors were among the top gainers with Tata Motors and ICICI Bank leading the gains on the Sensex.

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The past eight months have seen vast improvement in the Indian economy, says Edelweiss Group chairman and chief executive Rashesh Shah, who feels domestic-oriented sectors are likely to do better.

Sensex, Nifty at their lowest close in 2015; bluechips drag

Sensex, Nifty at their lowest close in 2015; bluechips drag

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Markets ended their lowest close in 2015 on fears of FII outflows as the US Fed may hike rates.

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Indian drug regulator threatens to ban Ranbaxy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

A day after getting a show-cause notice from the Indian regulator, senior executives from Ranbaxy Laboratories approached the drug controller's office on Tuesday afternoon, it was learnt.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Markets touch 19-month closing low on dismal Q3 earnings

Markets touch 19-month closing low on dismal Q3 earnings

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 318 points at 24,455 and the Nifty50 shed 99 points to end at 7,438.

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Another year of strong performance by these export-oriented sectors likely as US economy revives and rupee is expected to be under pressure.

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Prosecutors unveiled charges against Valvani alleging he fraudulently made $25 million by getting advance information about US Food and Drug Administration approvals of generic drug applications

Markets settle near 3-week low; ITC tanks nearly 7%

Markets settle near 3-week low; ITC tanks nearly 7%

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

According to market experts, GST Bill, movement of the rupee and uncertain global cues amid expected rate cut by the US Fed will dictate the movement of the markets.

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Popular antacid Mucaine Gel, manufactured by Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth Laboratories, was also found laced with the heavy metals as well as cadmium.

Experts unsure of Maha move to challenge Maggi in Supreme Court

Experts unsure of Maha move to challenge Maggi in Supreme Court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Maggi re-entered the market on November 9.