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Eli Lilly stock prices boom, here's the secret behind it

Eli Lilly stocks displayed a major rise after the announcement of a new oral weight-loss drug that has put pressure on its rival pharmaceutical companies

Representational Image(Representational image/Pixabay)

world news

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 06:53 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

Trump administration launches tariff investigations on chips and pharmaceuticals

Despite a temporary pause on tariffs, Trump plans to impose sector-specific tariffs to bolster national security and domestic production

The Trump administration has started looking into the import of computer chips, equipment used to make them, and medications as part of its next moves to increase duties on important imports.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Apr 15, 2025 01:03 PM IST

AP |

India’s $300 billion blueprint for global biopharma leadership

This article is authored by Dr YK Gupta, president, AIIMS, Jammu and Ankush Kapoor, founder & CEO, Pharma NXT Biotech.

ht insight

Published on Mar 24, 2025 04:54 PM IST

ByYK Gupta, Ankush Kapoor

Composer-lyricist Mithoon, singer Pratibha Singh Baghel bag Naushad Samman

Composer, lyricist and singer Mithoon and singer Pratibha Singh Baghel were awarded Naushad Samman during two ceremonies held in Lucknow.

Music composer, lyricist and singer Mithoon receiving Naushad Samman from Army officials Lt Gen Surendra Singh and Maj Gen Salil Seth in Lucknow(HT Photo)

htcity

Updated on Feb 25, 2025 05:17 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Indian pharma stocks fall after Donald Trump plans 25% tariff

Indian drugmakers earn a significant share of revenue from the US, the largest importer of Indian pharma products.

Trump added that he wanted to provide some time for drug and chip makers to set up US factories so they could avoid tariffs.(Representational image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Feb 19, 2025 11:23 AM IST

Reuters |

Upgrading manufacturing quality standards for Indian pharma

This article is authored by Ranjit Barshikar, CEO, QbD International, CGMP Consulting, United Nations Adviser.

ht insight

Published on Feb 07, 2025 02:21 PM IST

ByRanjit Barshikar

India raising the bar on drug formulation challenges

This article is authored by Saransh Chaudhary, president, Global Critical Care, Venus Remedies Ltd and CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre.

FACT: Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. They will not prevent or treat infection with the new coronavirus. There are currently no specific proven medicines for COVID-19 infection, but those infected can relieve and treat mild symptoms with over-the-counter fever-reducing medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin. (Yves Herman / REUTERS)

ht insight

Published on Jan 28, 2025 02:47 PM IST

BySaransh Chaudhary

Sensex, Nifty 50 today: Green open after crash yesterday. FMCG, pharma, IT up

Sensex, Nifty 50 Today: The stock market opened in the green despite the Sensex tanking by over 1,200 points yesterday

Sensex, Nifty 50 Today: People look at the digital screen on the facade of BSE building in Mumbai.(PTI)

business

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:48 AM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Strategic impacts of India's biotech revolution on global pharma

This article is authored by Aditya Sharma, head of process solutions, India region, Merck Life Science.

ht insight

Published on Dec 03, 2024 03:45 PM IST

ByAditya Sharma

India's pharma market to double in size by 2030, hit $120 billion, claims report

Over the next five years, nearly 70% of global pharmaceuticals companies are expected to achieve annual growth exceeding 10% in India

India's pharmaceutical market is poised to double from its current valuation of USD60 billion to an estimated USD120 billion by 2030, according to a report by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).(Representational image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Nov 28, 2024 04:14 PM IST

ANI |

1 dead, 8 hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at Andhra pharma factory

An official said the affected workers did not show symptoms immediately. Hours later, around midnight, they began facing coughing and breathing issues.

Police investigate the toxic gas leak incident at Tagore Pharma Laboratories in Parawada, (PTI)

india news

Published on Nov 27, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cipla share price falls the most among Nifty companies

Cipla share price fell the most in terms of percentage among all the 50 companies in the NSE Nifty today

Cipla share price: Cipla Ltd shares fell the most in terms of percentage among all the 50 companies in the NSE Nifty today on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.(Cipla)

business

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 11:51 AM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Pfizer drug helped cancer patients regain lost weight, study shows

Pfizer’s experimental cancer weight loss drug helped patients regain weight in a mid-stage study giving fresh promise for the dangerous muscle-wasting condition

The drug was discovered in-house at Pfizer, which has been looking to cancer drugs to drive its next growth chapter. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

business

Updated on Sep 15, 2024 03:54 PM IST

Bloomberg |

NBEMS invites applications for DPharm Exit Examinations 2024, direct link here

NBEMS has opened applications for DPharm Exit Examinations 2024. Candidates can apply through the direct link given below.

NBEMS invites applications for DPharm Exit Examinations 2024, The direct link to apply is given here,

education

Published on Aug 24, 2024 06:04 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi

Chemical leak led to Andhra pharmaceutical factory blast killing 17, CFO says

Srinivasa Rao Korada, CFO of the Escientia Group said that workers had noticed that leak, were attending to it, and almost plugged it when the blast happened

People outside the reactor pharma unit of pharmaceutical company Escientia where a fire broke out following an explosion, in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (PTI)

business

Published on Aug 22, 2024 04:25 PM IST

Reuters |

Nifty 50 CEOs and MDs earning over ₹50 crore, doubled in 2023-24 from 2018-19

One in five CEOs and MDs earned more than ₹50 crore in the the last fiscal year, compared with one in 10, five years ago.

The median compensation for Nifty 50 company CEOs grew from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>13.1 crore in 2018-19 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18.9 crore in 2022-23 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.6 crore in 2023-24 (Representational Image/Unsplash)

business

Published on Aug 14, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Q1 results: Net profit down 0.74%, revenue up 13.86%

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' net profit drops, despite growing revenues as the pharma giant incurred an increase of 29.66% in expenses

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' net profit was down 0.74% despite revenue growing 13.86% (Representational/Unsplash)

business

Updated on Jul 27, 2024 07:23 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Abbott fined $500m in US for allegedly hiding infant formula fatal disease risk

The case was of a premature baby girl who allegedly developed brain damage after being fed Abbott’s Similac Special Care 24, a cow’s milk-based formula.

Abbott Laboratories was ordered by a jury to pay almost $500 million over allegations that it hid the risk that its premature-infant formula can cause a potentially fatal bowel disease. (Shutterstock)

business

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 11:23 AM IST

Bloomberg |

Union Budget 2024 wish list: Pharma tax benefits, IPR, infra status for hotels

India's pharmaceuticals and hospitality sectors expect tax concessions and a lot of support out of the 2024 union budget.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI)

budget

Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Indian pharma companies hope to get incentives for innovation: Union Budget 2024

India's pharmaceutical sectors seek the government's assistance to shift from producing generic drugs to innovating on their own.

India's pharmaceutical companies hope to get financial assistance and tax incentives for the research and development of drugs in the new 2024 union budget. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)

business

Published on Jul 06, 2024 07:25 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

KEAM 2024 answer key released at cee.kerala.gov.in, direct link inside

Candidates who have appeared for the computer-based entrance examination and wish to check the answer key can visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.

The examination was conducted in different exam centres in Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi and in Dubai.(Bachchan Kumar/Hindustan Times/For representation only)

education

Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:07 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Consumer goods and medicine supply to be hurt as imports held back in ports

Customs officials hold imports of consumer goods and medicines over concerns of FTA abuse for paying lower import duties.

FMCG, appliances, and medicine supply likely to be impacted

business

Published on Jun 08, 2024 12:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

KEAM 2024: Admit card for Engineering & Pharmacy candidates released

The entrance examination will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) for the engineering stream from June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024.

The examination will be conducted in different exam centres in Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi and in Dubai. (Representative Photo)

education

Published on May 29, 2024 10:56 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG trims workforce by 1500 amid slight sales decline

Bayer AG's Q1 2024 results show a slight sales decline, but the pharmaceutical division sees sales growth driven by Nubeqa and Kerendia.

world news

Updated on May 15, 2024 12:31 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

AP EAMCET 2024 hall ticket out, direct link and steps to download admit card

The examination on all days will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

Candidates who have registered for the examination may download their hall tickets from the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.(Hindustan Times file photo)

education

Published on May 07, 2024 11:26 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Forget chemists! In a first, govt mulling putting medicines in general stores

A committee is discussing whether to make medicines available in general stores in India. List for new OTC policy has been submitted.

Medicines may well be made available at a general store near you if the committee finds favourable reasons to do so.

business

Updated on Apr 18, 2024 02:15 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Telangana government to make internet a basic right: Guv

The Telangana government plans to introduce internet as a basic right for its citizens and make it accessible and affordable to all sections of society. The government also aims to position Hyderabad and Telangana as the AI capital of the country and implement various welfare guarantees for the people. Additionally, the government plans to convert government ITIs into Advanced Technology Centres and promote green energy with a comprehensive Energy Policy. A caste census will also be conducted to gather data on social, educational, economic, employment, and political opportunities for various castes.

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was addressing the joint session of the state legislative assembly and legislative council (ANI)

india news

Updated on Feb 09, 2024 08:38 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

UPITS to showcase U.P’s prosperity; President to launch Gr Noida event today

Various state departments will display the state’s potential and development roadmap through their stalls and will also conduct informative sessions on various business activities.

The International Trade Show will have business hours from 11 am to 3 pm (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Sep 20, 2023 08:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

India-made contaminated cough syrup found in Western Pacific nations, says WHO

The WHO statement did not say whether any children in the Marshall Islands or Micronesia had fallen sick.

The new alert follows three similar warnings issued last year by the WHO about contaminated cough syrups for children. (AFP/ Representational photo)

world news

Published on Apr 25, 2023 04:36 PM IST

Reuters |

Need for upskilling and reskilling in the Indian pharma sector

This article is authored by Sudarshan Jain, chairman and Ranjit Madan, CEO, life sciences sector, Skill Development Council.

ht insight

Published on Mar 31, 2023 02:21 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

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Eli Lilly stocks displayed a major rise after the announcement of a new oral weight-loss drug that has put pressure on its rival pharmaceutical companies

Despite a temporary pause on tariffs, Trump plans to impose sector-specific tariffs to bolster national security and domestic production

This article is authored by Dr YK Gupta, president, AIIMS, Jammu and Ankush Kapoor, founder & CEO, Pharma NXT Biotech.

Composer, lyricist and singer Mithoon and singer Pratibha Singh Baghel were awarded Naushad Samman during two ceremonies held in Lucknow.

Indian drugmakers earn a significant share of revenue from the US, the largest importer of Indian pharma products.

This article is authored by Ranjit Barshikar, CEO, QbD International, CGMP Consulting, United Nations Adviser.

This article is authored by Saransh Chaudhary, president, Global Critical Care, Venus Remedies Ltd and CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre.

Sensex, Nifty 50 Today: The stock market opened in the green despite the Sensex tanking by over 1,200 points yesterday

This article is authored by Aditya Sharma, head of process solutions, India region, Merck Life Science.

Over the next five years, nearly 70% of global pharmaceuticals companies are expected to achieve annual growth exceeding 10% in India

An official said the affected workers did not show symptoms immediately. Hours later, around midnight, they began facing coughing and breathing issues.

Cipla share price fell the most in terms of percentage among all the 50 companies in the NSE Nifty today

Pfizer’s experimental cancer weight loss drug helped patients regain weight in a mid-stage study giving fresh promise for the dangerous muscle-wasting condition

NBEMS has opened applications for DPharm Exit Examinations 2024. Candidates can apply through the direct link given below.

Srinivasa Rao Korada, CFO of the Escientia Group said that workers had noticed that leak, were attending to it, and almost plugged it when the blast happened

One in five CEOs and MDs earned more than ₹50 crore in the the last fiscal year, compared with one in 10, five years ago.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' net profit drops, despite growing revenues as the pharma giant incurred an increase of 29.66% in expenses

The case was of a premature baby girl who allegedly developed brain damage after being fed Abbott’s Similac Special Care 24, a cow’s milk-based formula.

India's pharmaceuticals and hospitality sectors expect tax concessions and a lot of support out of the 2024 union budget.

India's pharmaceutical sectors seek the government's assistance to shift from producing generic drugs to innovating on their own.

Candidates who have appeared for the computer-based entrance examination and wish to check the answer key can visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.

Customs officials hold imports of consumer goods and medicines over concerns of FTA abuse for paying lower import duties.

The entrance examination will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) for the engineering stream from June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024.

Bayer AG's Q1 2024 results show a slight sales decline, but the pharmaceutical division sees sales growth driven by Nubeqa and Kerendia.

The examination on all days will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

A committee is discussing whether to make medicines available in general stores in India. List for new OTC policy has been submitted.

Various state departments will display the state’s potential and development roadmap through their stalls and will also conduct informative sessions on various business activities.

The WHO statement did not say whether any children in the Marshall Islands or Micronesia had fallen sick.

This article is authored by Sudarshan Jain, chairman and Ranjit Madan, CEO, life sciences sector, Skill Development Council.

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