'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.
'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'
'What has gained prominence are 'human' skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, as well as attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving.'
Government is framing a rule that will make it compulsory for regulators like Sebi, Irdai and PFRDA to deposit a significant portion of their reserves into the Consolidated Fund of India.
The bill seeks to ensure health-care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness "in a manner that does not intrude on their rights and dignity."
The third quarter generally has more holidays.
'Air India's privatisation is acceptable as long as its control does not pass on to a foreign entity,' says A K Bhattacharya.
'The best way to face cancer is to get it diagnosed, staged and identify the best which line of management.'
Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.
ignio has more than 75 patents filed in the artificial intelligence, machine-learning and intelligent-automation space
While the framework of service delivery and client-focused approach remains unchanged, Nilekani's suggestions, of taking start-ups with newer technologies to clients, are being implemented.
Experts say one in every four mental health problems is due to depression and anxiety at the workplace.
In another round of economic booster, Sitharaman announced steps to help homebuyers and push exports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has high hopes from the VibrantGujarat Summit.
Street may be ignoring TCS headwinds as the stock's peak valuation doesn't seem justified by BFSI weakness, likely higher US tax rates and stronger rupee, reports Ram Prasad Sahu.
Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.
'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.
Across 10 prominent services, revenue to the government reduced by 20 per cent in the first year of GST compared to the last year of the service tax regime. This happened despite tax liability against these services growing by 50 per cent in one year.
N Ganapathy Subramaniam, chief operating officer (COO), discusses the strategy to concert digital opportunities to larger deals, focus on reskilling own people instead of acquiring a company to get access to skillsets and demand from newer verticals in an interview with Romita Majumdar
We'll see what happens with Brexit. Either way, there will be technology spends because people have to develop and modify new systems.
Jaitley has announced increasing the super-rich surcharge to 12%.
Jaitley also hinted that these very economic realities could decide whether the government sticks to a fiscal consolidation roadmap or not.
SpiceJet did not provide the details of its ancillary revenue.
The placement process at B-schools comes as close to psychological cannibalism as one is likely to witness.
Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.
As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.
The company's growth was driven by a decline in total expenses, lower finance cost and higher other income.
Most positives seem to be factored into current valuations.
Prepaid one offered by HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals gives discounts but one needs to spend it at designated hospitals and pharmacies to avail benefits
'More than 900 companies believe that the majority of their employees worry about AI's role in potential job losses.' 'It makes employees anxious about working with machines or AI applications and fuels resistance to change,' says a Capgemini report.
Be well prepared. Support your argument clearly, precisely.
While investing in mutual funds, it is essential that you focus on the turnover rate percentage of a mutual fund, which is bought and sold every year.
'When an institution believes its knowledge and capability is superior to everyone, it behaves like a frog in the well.' 'And this is precisely the cause for the mess,' says J N Gupta.
This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.
Prior public consultations when making regulations is a critical feature
Revenues, profit margins will be hit in the next one year, but more demand in the longer run.
You can still save money, says Samkit Maniar
On the 10th anniversary of the global financial crisis, a multi-part series analyses the lessons learnt and those not learnt.
Pitching for greater transparency in rule-making and other functions of regulators, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has asked Sebi to work towards attracting more retail investors to the capital markets.
New Delhi has made it clear that any blow to its outsourcing industry would make the country less receptive to helping American companies that run into trouble in India
