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NPPA Invokes Para 19 to Hike Cancer Drug and Vaccine Capping by 50%

NPPA approves up to 50% price hike for critical medicines and vaccines

To combat severe domestic shortages driven by surging platinum and API costs, the NPPA has approved a one-time 50% price…

June 12, 2026 22:37 IST

Pharma stocks in focus: Jefferies bets on Sai Life Sciences and Divi’s Labs amid global supply chain reset

Domestic pharma grows 10.9% in May; diabetes and cardiac therapies lead demand

India’s domestic pharmaceutical market hit ₹21,805 crore in sales for May 2026, marking a 10.9% year-on-year increase.

June 7, 2026 19:30 IST

Wockhardt’s USFDA Nod for Zaynich: Inside a 20-Year, $800 Million Gamble on Antibiotic Innovation

Newspoint: Khorakiwala’s antibiotic bet

The USFDA approval of Zaynich caps a high-risk journey in antibiotic research

June 5, 2026 21:22 IST

India’s First Indigenous Superbug Drug: Wockhardt’s Zaynich Wins Historic US FDA Approval

Explainer: Why Zaynich may be Indian pharma’s watershed moment

Wockhardt’s novel antibiotic Zaynich has secured landmark US FDA approval to combat drug-resistant superbugs, potentially shifting the Indian pharmaceutical industry…

June 4, 2026 19:08 IST

Over 85% of Customers Back Jan Aushadhi Expansion Amid Retailer Sustainability Success

Report flags doctor apathy and supply chain bottlenecks as govt targets 25,000 Jan Aushadhi stores by 2027

A new Department of Pharmaceuticals study shows strong consumer backing and financial viability for the Jan Aushadhi generic drug scheme,…

June 1, 2026 19:19 IST

NPPA Caps Prices on 30 New Drug Formulations: Big Impact for Diabetics and Heart Patients

NPPA imposes price caps on 30 new drugs

Medicines meant for treatment of diabetes, heart conditions set to get cheaper

May 31, 2026 18:28 IST

Lord’s Mark Launches India’s First AI-Powered Renal Ecosystem

India’s first AI-powered dialysis ecosystem goes live in Ahmedabad

Lord’s Mark unveils indigenous smart dialysis ecosystem

May 14, 2026 01:24 IST

Novo Nordisk’s Bold Price Cuts Spark 70% Sales Surge for Wegovy Amid India’s Generic Semaglutide Explosion

Sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy soars 70% after steep price cuts in April

Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk saw a 70% volume jump for Wegovy in April 2026 after slashing prices by up…

May 8, 2026 22:42 IST

‘Technology can reveal risks at a scale no human system can match’: Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals’ Sangita Reddy outlines a pivot from episodic to continuous healthcare, leveraging AI and digital tools to detect early-onset…

May 2, 2026 01:00 IST

India’s Lord’s Mark Secures Rare Global Nod for HIV Self-Test Production

India’s Lord’s Mark secures global nod for HIV self-test

Lord’s Mark Industries has received Central Licensing Authority approval to manufacture the LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test.

May 2, 2026 00:48 IST

Dr. Reddy’s gets nod for generic Semaglutide in Canada

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) has secured Health Canada’s first-ever generic Semaglutide approval, targeting the world’s second-largest market for the diabetes…

Updated: April 29, 2026 19:43 IST

Ganesh Nathella is EVP & GM, healthcare and lifesciences business, Persistent Systems

Scaling care the smart way

Healthcare is moving from digital adoption to intelligence adoption. By integrating AI into clinical, operational, and administrative workflows, providers are…

April 16, 2026 00:53 IST

India’s Pharma Market Hits ₹2.46 Lakh Crore: GLP-1 Surge and Price Hikes Drive 8.8% Growth in FY26

Domestic pharma grew at 8.8% in FY26; Torrent, Cipla surge ahead in the Rs 2.46 lakh crore market

The Indian domestic pharmaceutical market grew to ₹2.46 lakh crore in FY26, fueled by a 13.6% jump in the cardiac…

April 12, 2026 18:18 IST

Novo’s Semaglutide Snatches Market Share as Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Sales Plunge 21%

Mounjaro takes a hit as generic weight-loss medicines flood the market

The expiration of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent on March 20, 2026, has triggered a massive shift in India’s ₹1,600 crore…

April 10, 2026 00:13 IST

Emcure Slashes Semaglutide Price by 55% to ₹999 per Week

Emcure cuts GLP drug Poviztra price by 55%

Emcure Pharmaceuticals has announced a massive 55% price cut for Poviztra, its semaglutide weight-management drug in India.

April 3, 2026 01:15 IST

CII Urges Government to Shield Pharma Sector from West Asia Conflict Impact

Industry body seeks govt aid to tide over disruptions in the pharma and MedTech sectors

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has petitioned the Department of Pharmaceuticals for freight subsidies and drug pricing relaxations as…

April 1, 2026 21:12 IST

CureMeAbroad: The ‘Booking.com’ for Medical Tourism Disrupting the $130 Billion Global Healthcare Market

CureMeAbroad building global medical tourism platform

Pune-based startup CureMeAbroad is revolutionizing medical tourism with an AI-driven discovery platform for high-value patients from the US, UK, and…

March 26, 2026 21:31 IST

Healthcare Providers Hedge Against West Asia War as MedTech Reels from 50% Cost Spike

Healthcare sector remains largely unaffected by the West Asia war: Industry body NATHEALTH

While NATHEALTH reports a stable outlook for Indian hospitals amid the West Asia conflict, medical device manufacturers (AiMeD) are seeking…

March 25, 2026 20:37 IST

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