Need clarity on UID and related Direct Benefit Transfer

A clear communication on the status of UID and the next course of action would go a long way in giving some direction to the initiatives started on the basis of Aadhar, especially Direct benefit......

Carlyle in talks to buy 28% stake in Trehan's hospital

Global private equity (PE) major Carlyle is in talks with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan to acquire a minority stake in his Gurgaon-based multi-super speciality hospital, Medanta -The......

Govt regulations may lead to cheaper drugs in 2013

A new drug price control policy at long last, restrictions on multinationals taking over domestic firms and India cracking down on foreign firms' patents marked the year 2012 for the country's $22......

Animal spirits are back on the deal street

The deal street is abuzz with activity, again. After a lull, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are back, with a host of Indian companies negotiating either to buy or sell assets. These deals, likely......