Bureaucratic delays are stifling growth in the sector. India should be far more aggressive in launching 'look alike' biological molecules in a fast track manner.
Biocon on Thursday reported a 12 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 174 crore (Rs 1.74 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2006 from Rs 198 crore (Rs 1.98 billion) in FY05.\n
US, China and Japan have no quotas for women and have had the lowest increase in female directors.
Profit up due to strong performance of biopharma segment.
Biotechnology major Biocon India Ltd plans to invest over Rs 500 crore on its expansion plans over the next two years.
In an interview with Business Standard, Mazumdar-Shaw spells out her plans for the institution over coming years.
Biotech major Biocon, which has projected sales turnover of Rs 700-750 crore (Rs 7-7.5 billion) this year, on Friday said it will launch recombinant human insulin in two weeks.
Jeff Bezos of Amazon tops the list for the second consecutive year with networth of $147 billion.
Biotech firm Biocon India on Friday reported net profits of Rs 138.63 crore (Rs 1.39 billion) for the year 2003-04, a growth of 219 per cent over Rs 43.51 crore (Rs 435.1 million) recorded for the previous fiscal.
Addressing a press briefing, health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said currently there are no approved therapies for COVID-19 and there is not enough evidence to claim that plasma therapy can be used for treatment of the disease.
Given the gestation period for regulatory clearances it is not possible to share any definite timelines.
Design thinking refers to solving traditional tech problems using newer, different and innovative methods
'India Inc has been afraid to criticise the government of the day for many years now, and it is perhaps unfair to blame the current one alone,' says Shyamal Majumdar.
In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.
The whistle-blower may strongly feel about the issues he had raised.. the regulator will follow the due legal process and decide, Balakrishnan said.
Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.
Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!
Do you have the courage to look through failures and unexpected pitfalls?
'It is a balanced and prudent Budget that sets the foundation for future growth in the economy.'
India Inc on Thursday rallied behind the Army's move to conduct surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control and said it was the time to act tough while ruling out any negative impact on the country's economy and trade.
Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women
Bhaichung Bhutia and I M Vijayan were there, the fans too were there, and the magnet that drew them all into the Mumbai Football Arena for India's Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya was Sunil Chhetri.
Days before US President Barack Obama's high-powered visit here, the US-India CEO Forum has been reconstituted with Cyrus Mistry replacing Ratan Tata as its co-chairman
The 22-year-old Anas clocked 45.32 sec under hot and humid conditions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. He also qualified for the World Championships to be held in London in August. The entry standard for the World Championships stands at 45.50secs.
'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.
As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw points out how the adoption of information and communication technologies can provide India with a very effective health care tool.
'A bold, progressive step forward,' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak said of Nirmala Sitharaman's corporate tax breaks.
'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'
'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.
Haven't we all united behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our national saviour-cum-reform evangelist? How can we still be in thrall to regionalist impulses, asks Vikram Johri
As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies across the length and breadth of India, from the hills of Kashmir to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, reports of unrest and irregularities cast shadows over the world's biggest poll process.
On the telecom sector, he demanded auctioning of more spectrum.
'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'
ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, ranked highest among Indian women, has been ranked second across the region
India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.
