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Draft pharma policy: NPPA raises concerns over plan to dilute its powers
'Don't dilute it in the name of strengthening', the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said in response to the draft pharma policy's proposal
2 min read1 Sep 2017Creating an independent debt office
There is a case for a government debt manager. But the design of such an institution requires careful planning
9 min read1 Oct 2013Chemists, druggists body fined for unfair trade practices by CCI
CCI holds AIODC guilty of abusing its dominant position to fix margins and to limit and restrict the supply of drugs
1 min read25 Feb 2013High court stays order to barcode pharma products
Next hearing on 19 January; commerce ministry wanted to have the order implemented by 1 January 2013
2 min read19 Dec 2012Drug firms see moderate Sept-quarter sales, margins crimp
Drug firms see moderate Sept-quarter sales, margins crimp
2 min read18 Oct 2011Pharma raw material import costs to rise
Pharma raw material import costs to rise
1 min read23 Sep 2011Restricting FDI in pharma will be retrograde step: OPPI
Restricting FDI in pharma will be retrograde step: OPPI
2 min read16 Feb 2011Pharma cos hope R&D sops will boost investment
Pharma cos hope R&D sops will boost investment
1 min read10 Feb 2010Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared