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Markets end flat on caution ahead of Fed, RBI meet

Markets end flat on caution ahead of Fed, RBI meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The broader markets ended negatively with mid-caps and small-caps shedding 0.5 per cent on the BSE.

Metal, healthcare, pharma power Sensex by 244 pts

Metal, healthcare, pharma power Sensex by 244 pts

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty stayed in the positive zone and retook the 9,900-mark to hit a high of 9,905.05 as buying paced up towards the fag end. It settled higher by 72.45 points, or 0.74 per cent, at 9,899.60.

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Lupin was the top gainer after the USFDA cleared its Goa facility

Markets consolidate gains in choppy trade

Markets consolidate gains in choppy trade

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

In the Sensex pack, ICICI Bank emerged as the top gainer by rising 0.97 per cent, while Tata Steel advanced 0.92 per cent.

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rs 3,500-cr fine on Singh bros, not Rs 2,562 cr: Daiichi

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Daiichi alleged that Singh brothers had concealed and misrepresented critical information concerning US Food and Drug Administration and Department of Justice investigations into Ranbaxy

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Companies asked to give data for three batches instead of one; move may lead to significant rise in development cost of generics

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

In a first, a robot will perform angioplasty in Ahmedabad hospital

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.

Wockhardt medicines banned in Europe

Wockhardt medicines banned in Europe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Its Waluj manufacturing facility in Maharashtra failed to meet the good manufacturing norms prescribed by the UK drug regulator.

Alembic to expand bulk drugs business in US

Alembic to expand bulk drugs business in US

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Indian drug maker Alembic Ltd plans to expand its bulk drugs business in the United States by joining hands with US formulations makers, the Bombay Stock Exchange said on Thursday.

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The introduction of e-pharmacy, to protect the interest of a handful of players, would hamper the interest of 800,000 chemists and 80 lakh workers and their families

After US, Germany bans export of Ranbaxy's Dewas plant drugs

After US, Germany bans export of Ranbaxy's Dewas plant drugs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The company did not comply to the 'good manufacturing practice' norms.

Dr Reddy's Labs in steady mode

Dr Reddy's Labs in steady mode

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Dr Reddy's shrugged off recent volatility on Wednesday and moved tenaciously on filing new gernerics with the US FDA.

Sensex, Nifty lose their way, end on a negative note

Sensex, Nifty lose their way, end on a negative note

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

A widening probe by US authorities involving top drug companies following complaints of price fixing of generics was a point of worry for the participants, said analysts.

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Lupin will fund the buy through $100 mn cash reserves and a bridge loan.

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched the Series 4 of the Watch and three phones -- iPhone XS, XS Max and XR -- at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

Maggi banned in Delhi, pulled out of Big Bazaar outlets

Maggi banned in Delhi, pulled out of Big Bazaar outlets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Maggi banned in Delhi for 15 days.

What exactly is wrong with India's pharma companies?

What exactly is wrong with India's pharma companies?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy's top list in terms of those who face most class-action litigation

Sun Pharma unit recalls mutiple lots of capsules from US

Sun Pharma unit recalls mutiple lots of capsules from US

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The recalled drug bottles were distributed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd in the US while manufactured in India by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.

Ranbaxy Lab dips nearly 7% on bourses

Ranbaxy Lab dips nearly 7% on bourses

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

As per the media report, the US Food and Drug Administration is learnt to have issued a Form 483 to the company's manufacturing facility at Mohali a few months ago after finding deviations from norms during an inspection of the plant.

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

According to the petition copies, Hospira has alleged that Aurobindo's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to make generic version of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection would infringe its patented drug Precedex.

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

An International Policy Network report in 2010 found that seven per cent of drugs bought from wholesale traders were substandard, and 3.6 per cent of the drugs from traders contained no active ingredient whatsoever.

Need a stent for your heart?

Need a stent for your heart?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Viveka Kumar lists the factors you need to keep in mind.

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nothing in this world is permanent. So also in business.' 'And more so in family businesses where family issues often influence business decisions,' point out S Subramanian and Nupur Pavan Bang.

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Accenture -- considered as one of the top-most employers in India among the global technology services companies -- is believed to have over 150,000 workers in India, next to IBM.

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The state government had in the first week of June banned Maggi sale in the state after the product failed the food safety test.

Sharapova's intent questioned - Why was she taking banned heart drug?

Sharapova's intent questioned - Why was she taking banned heart drug?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'Sharapova has been a US resident since early in her career, which does bring in a question of how or why she is using a drug that is not licensed there'

FSSAI says keeping options open on challenging court order

FSSAI says keeping options open on challenging court order

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

A huge stock of Maggi noodles was destroyed by Nestle after the ban was imposed by the food regulators.

Sun Pharma draws up plan to fix ailing Ranbaxy

Sun Pharma draws up plan to fix ailing Ranbaxy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It hopes to turn around Ranbaxy within four years of closing the deal by improving efficiency and resolving all regulatory issues

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.