News for 'pharmacy'

'Ready To Launch 5 products In 18 Months'

'Ready To Launch 5 products In 18 Months'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'We recently launched Yesintek in the immunology space.'

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

China on Wednesday accused the United States for originating COVID-19, claiming America was trying to 'shift the blame' after US President Donald Trump said that the disease was leaked from a Wuhan lab, New York Post reported.

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

'Will Learning AI Help Me As An Entrepreneur?'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan, a special guest on rediffGURUS, has been addressing questions from Rediff readers, about how to grow professionally, how women can achieve leadership roles in Indian companies, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK helps students make the right career choices.

HC relief for Baba Ramdev, Balakrishna in 'misleading' ad case

HC relief for Baba Ramdev, Balakrishna in 'misleading' ad case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The Kerala High Court has stayed all proceedings in a lower court against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balakrishna and their company Divya Pharmacy in a "misleading" advertisement case. The court found merit in their claim that cognisance of the offence was taken after the period of limitation.

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom companies.

Ban on 5 medicines of Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy revoked

Ban on 5 medicines of Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy revoked

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Amending the earlier order, the authority on Saturday issued a fresh one allowing the firm to continue the production of these medicines.

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While MBBS continues to be the most sought-after stream for medical aspirants, post pandemic, the demand for skilled nurses and physiotherapists are on the rise, notes Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.

Don't Want To Do MBBS? 11 Career Options After NEET

Don't Want To Do MBBS? 11 Career Options After NEET

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels students and parents towards making the right career choices, particularly in the field of pharmacy.

MP pharmacy college principal set ablaze by ex-student succumbs to burns

MP pharmacy college principal set ablaze by ex-student succumbs to burns

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Shrivastava had set her on fire in the college premises leaving her 80 per cent burnt, he added.

Are e-pharmacies illegal in India?

Are e-pharmacies illegal in India?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The legal regime does not permit home delivery of medicines, tough owing to situation of COVID-19 pandemic and an emergency-like situation, the government allowed the home delivery of medicines but it was meant for only neighbourhood pharmacies, AIOCD said.

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India's policy for agriculture trade must move commodity-by-commodity to gain maximum benefits as US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff on exports from the country take effect, said agriculture economist Ashok Gulati in a recent policy paper.

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Indian drugmakers supply 47 per cent of the generic medicine requirements in the US, and tariffs would have increased prices in the US domestic market for patients, who are already dealing with drug shortages.

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Govt takes steps to regulate e-pharmacies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy; state-wide registration is not required.

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'Along with Blackstone, we would be keen to look at opportunities in the North.'

What is the future of e-pharmacies in India?

What is the future of e-pharmacies in India?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

PharmEasy, 1mg and Netmeds believe that their disruptive capabilities will power their brands despite the recent court ruling. The Drug Controller General of India recently directed all state FDAs to stop the online sale of medicines as per a Delhi high court order of last year.

Govt launches special visas for international students

Govt launches special visas for international students

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Expect our food delivery business to deliver sustainable adjusted EBITDA margins of about 5 per cent in the medium term.'

Online pharmacy plans to reach all small towns

Online pharmacy plans to reach all small towns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Netmed plans to procure from drug manufacturers and sell to pharmacies it has tie-ups with, and to spread its network to all tier-II and tier-III cities.

At $321m, online pharmacies saw record funding in 2019

At $321m, online pharmacies saw record funding in 2019

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

In 2019 investors backed some of the major online healthcare and pharmacy retailers, with PharmEasy leading the deal list. The firm raised funds through the year to bring in around $220 million and the round is yet to be concluded, according to Venture Intelligence data.

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

... catch up with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto...

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

Online pharmacy platform Tata 1mg turns unicorn after raising $40 mn

Online pharmacy platform Tata 1mg turns unicorn after raising $40 mn

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Online pharmacy platform Tata 1mg turned a unicorn after raising close to $40 million in a funding round led by Tata Digital, media reports said. The company was yet to comment on the valuations till the time of going to press. 1mg has raised $230.8 million across 16 rounds, including this one.

Apollo Hospitals to ride on healthy growth outlook

Apollo Hospitals to ride on healthy growth outlook

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APH) delivered an in-line performance for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-2025 (Q1FY25)with growth in the number of patients. AHLL (Apollo Health & Lifestyle), a subsidiary, posted sales growth and profitability. APH also reduced operational costs at Healthco.

Online pharmacies go on a hiring spree

Online pharmacies go on a hiring spree

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Most firms operating in the space claim that they have seen at least a two-fold rise in orders as compared to other times.

Scholarships in pharmacy

Scholarships in pharmacy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

The Indian Pharmaceutical Association-Ramanbhai Foundation invites nominations for lifetime achievement awards and merit scholarships.

Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

Protester killed in firing during clashes in Manipur

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when agitators were protesting the killing of women and children abducted by militants. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in Imphal Valley, where curfew remained enforced and internet services suspended after agitators vandalised and set ablaze properties belonging to several ministers and legislators.

Sandip Ghosh's wife bought 2 properties without proper govt nod: ED

Sandip Ghosh's wife bought 2 properties without proper govt nod: ED

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The federal agency alleged in a statement that it has "found" documents related to about half-a-dozen houses, flats and a farmhouse owned by the doctor couple during searches conducted against them and their "close relatives" on September 6 at seven locations in Kolkata.

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

Deal valuations weigh on Apollo Hospitals stock

Deal valuations weigh on Apollo Hospitals stock

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The stock of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (AHEL), India's largest listed health care services company, fell 4.6 per cent on Monday (April 29) and slipped another 0.34 per cent to close at Rs 5,946.20 on Tuesday (April 30). The share declined due to a lower valuation for subsidiary Apollo HealthCo (AHL) and an aggressive valuation for Keimed, a promoter-owned drug wholesaler that is merging with AHL.

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Some 8.5 lakh chemists across the nation on Wednesday downed their shutters demanding action from the government against "illegal" online sale of medicines.

Advent to infuse Rs 2,475 cr into Apollo Hospitals' arm

Advent to infuse Rs 2,475 cr into Apollo Hospitals' arm

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Apollo HealthCo Ltd (AHL), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (AHEL), on Friday entered into a binding agreement to raise equity capital of Rs 2,475 crore from Advent International (Advent), one of the world's largest private equity (PE) players. The transaction will also see the merger of two units under Apollo Healthco - its wholesale pharma distribution unit Keimed Pvt Ltd and online healthcare business Apollo 24'7. The merger will take place in a phased manner over the next 24-30 months.

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Google moves court against rogue online pharmacies

Google moves court against rogue online pharmacies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The lawsuit comes against the backdrop of rising instances of drugs sold illegally without prescriptions on the Internet.

Piyush Goyal on why Amazon plans to invest $1 billion in India

Piyush Goyal on why Amazon plans to invest $1 billion in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday questioned Amazon's announcement of $1 billion investment in India, saying the US retailer was not doing any great service to the Indian economy but filling up for the losses it had suffered in the country. He said that their huge losses in India "smells of predatory pricing", which is not good for the country as it impacts crores of small retailers.

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.