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Himani Chandna

Himani Chandna

Himani Chandna is a Delhi-based journalist covering the business of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, human resources and brands

Articles by Himani Chandna

Pfizer to lose patent of drug Viagra, Indian companies gear up with copycat versions

With pharmaceutical giant Pfizer set to lose the patent of its blockbuster drug Viagra in the US, Indian companies are gearing up with copycat versions of the iconic blue pill, hoping to tap into a lucrative market.

Updated on Aug 7, 2018 03:49 IST

How will 2017 be for the job market? Find out

The job market is headed for yet another dull year in 2017 with many employers already on ‘wait and watch’ mode.

Updated on Jan 2, 2017 07:06 IST

Digital management, data analytics, to be top job drivers next year

Next year, your boss will expect you to learn digital management skills, data analytics, and back-end software programming.

Updated on Dec 30, 2016 05:35 IST

Pharma firms focus on OTC to hedge price cap

Facing regulatory challenges due to price control, pharmaceutical companies, specialists in selling prescription medicines, are increasing their focus on over the counter (OTC) drugs.

Updated on Dec 23, 2016 05:32 IST

Soon, all medicines may be sold online

The number of weekly online shoppers has gone up by 33% since last year. The number of daily shoppers has increased fourfold from 2013 to 2015.

Updated on Dec 21, 2016 05:03 IST

Violations force government to train pharma workers

For the next five years, health ministry officials will visit different drug manufacturing hubs to train workers.

Updated on Dec 20, 2016 05:36 IST

No card machines, no cash: Medicine sales decline 20%

Painkillers, antibiotics and medicines for cough and flu, mainly those that are purchased for daily use, have seen the highest decline in sales.

Updated on Dec 14, 2016 05:57 IST

Now B-schools to take a page out of demonetisation

Popular business schools are planning to introduce projects or chapters on demonetisation to understand how the move will help curb black money.

Updated on Dec 13, 2016 10:43 IST

Lower salary hikes likely next year; hiring shrinks in major sectors

Employees are expected to see an average 10% increase in salary in 2017 -- lower than the 10.3% rise doled out this year. However, after taking into account the inflation effect, the hike would be a meagre 4.8%, according to the latest report by global consultancy Korn Ferry Hay Group.

Updated on Dec 9, 2016 07:21 IST

Demonetisation could take away 400,000 jobs;e-com to be worst hit

Construction workers work at a site as the sun sets in Chandigarh December 16, 2006. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/Files

Updated on Dec 8, 2016 05:17 IST

Global play schools eye India play

Teaching is no more only about chalk and duster. Chances are your child is likely to learn colours, numbers and shapes while playing soccer as well.

Updated on Nov 30, 2016 04:42 IST

We have to reinvent footwear business for the Indian youth: Thomas G Bata

Thomas G Bata, 67, the chairman of Switzerland-headquartered Bata Shoes, was in Delhi for the launch of a new store in Ambience Mall.

Updated on Nov 28, 2016 20:27 IST

Steps of change: Iconic footwear brand Bata heads for a makeover to lure youth

With youth on mind, Bata is heading for a makeover. It also displayed its new youthful range of footwear during an event in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Nov 27, 2016 18:04 IST

Women are as ambitious as men: Survey

The latest survey conducted by American human resource consultancy ManpowerGroup says 34.7% of men and 33.8% of women aspire to assume leadership roles.

Updated on Nov 22, 2016 05:37 IST

Cash crunch: Firms offer costly drugs, devices on EMIs

Leading drug and medical device makers have found ways around the problem.

Updated on Nov 21, 2016 05:31 IST

Tata Vs Cyrus Mistry: Lessons from the battle for Bombay House

Bombay House is Corporate office of Tata Sons in Mumbai.

Updated on Nov 18, 2016 05:26 IST

Adidas launches Rs 21,000 shoes made with waste

An employee of Adidas, poses with a shoe of the German sportswear giant in Germany.

Updated on Nov 15, 2016 05:37 IST

Tata-Cyrus spat has a new address: B-school textbooks

In the Tata-Mistry scuffle, the lesson will be on ‘how strong governance principles and processes could be when some of the key stakeholders have fundamental differences on one or more areas’.

Updated on Nov 11, 2016 07:00 IST

Trump’s anti-tariff stance on drug import cheers companies

Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections may create a new set of opportunities for Indian generic drug makers. Trump is expected to remove the restrictions on drug imports as he said this would give American patients greater access to drugs manufactured abroad.

Updated on Nov 10, 2016 08:46 IST

Part of your salary comes in cash? Employers likely to change pay structure

Closed banks and ATMs in Thane on Wednesday due to demonetization arrangements.

Updated on Nov 10, 2016 02:03 IST

B-school grads look for work security, ditch startups for summer internships

New Delhi B-school graduates are not just shedding their entrepreneurial ambitions, they are also shying away from picking internship offers at startups.

Updated on Nov 8, 2016 01:23 IST

Crocs to open 55 new outlets in India

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George wearing a pair of crocs in England on June 14, 2015.

Updated on Nov 7, 2016 04:57 IST

‘Sick’ PSU Hindustan Antibiotics looks at global market to boost earnings

Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd’s current revenue is around Rs 80 crore.

Updated on Nov 1, 2016 05:17 IST

A ‘sweet’ relief for diabetes patients as drug prices drop to half

According to a conservative estimate, a diabetic on gliptin treatment saves more than Rs 9,000 a year on medicine.

Updated on Oct 24, 2016 18:56 IST

DCGI may ban 300 more fixed-dose drugs

After banning almost 350 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, government is evaluating a ban on 300 more such drugs.

Updated on Oct 20, 2016 07:57 IST

Salman not dropped from ad, separation a mutual decision: Coca Cola

Updated on Oct 20, 2016 05:13 IST

Govt eyes joint venture route to revive sick pharma PSUs

Representative image of a pharmaceutical company.

Updated on Oct 19, 2016 07:03 IST

Jewellers offer discounts, cashbacks, exchange to woo buyers

Updated on Oct 10, 2016 08:49 IST

Brosnan bonds with pan masala

Brosnan may have earned a million dollars for a day’s work.

Updated on Oct 8, 2016 07:55 IST

Not shaken nor stirred: Why Pierce Brosnan has bonded with an Indian pan masala

An ad showed Pierce Brosnan holding a box of Pan Bahar with text below reading “Class never goes out of style” and a signature of the actor. (YouTube)

Updated on Oct 7, 2016 13:42 IST

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