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India to join global scheme to improve quality of drugs | Mint Primer | Mint
This video explores the reasons behind India's decision to join PIC/S and its potential impact on the Indian pharmaceutical market. The UAE and other advanced economies often reference prices in developed markets, which pose barriers for affordable Indian drugs, despite their superior quality. Talks are underway to address pricing norms and facilitate Indian generic drug and vaccine exports. The absence of India and China from PIC/S has skewed the price mechanism towards higher prices, hindering Indian exporters of affordable medicines
9 Jun 2023Indian Pharma Industry Poised for Growth in 2023 and Beyond | Mint Explains | Mint
Indian pharma in 2023: Industry experts give big thumbs up to the sector. Here's what they are saying. According to a recent EY FICCI report, the Indian pharmaceutical market is estimated to touch $130 billion in value by the end of 2030.
7 May 2023Long-awaited earnings recovery just got pushed back further
Given the ongoing confusion about GST's impact on businesses and no clear signs of private capex revival, an earnings recovery in FY18 looks like a lost cause
3 min read10 Jul 2017Q4 results point to earnings risks in some crucial sectors
While Indian companies showed signs of stabilization in the March quarter, the risks to earnings could well upset investors' assumptions for the coming quarters
3 min read8 Jul 2017Cement: GST may hit volumes, while high input costs could limit margin expansion
Pricing remains key as profitability in terms of Ebitda/tonne is likely to be under pressure in June quarter on cost escalations and lower operating leverage
2 min read16 Jun 2017The dark corner in private banks’ earnings
Private banks such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Karur Vysya Bank and IDFC Bank have been slow in recognizing bad loans, keeping themselves open to risks
2 min read16 Jun 2017Capital goods: Public sector investments the only reprieve
Capital goods firms with exposure to govt investments in power transmission, railways and infrastructure see increased order inflows, while others continue to struggle
2 min read1 Jul 2017Bharat Electronics: long on orders, short on earnings visibility
Sensitive technologies, dependency on multiple authorities for clearances and delays mean revenue could continue to be lumpy
2 min read13 Jun 2016March quarter corporate results | The gap between reality and expectations
Indian firms turned in their worst financial performance in 14 years in the quarter to March. Worse, they fell far short of Street estimates. What lies ahead?
35 min read15 Jun 2015How much do subsidies benefit the poor?
An overview of how subsidies benefit the poor, according to the Economic Survey
1 min read28 Feb 2015Popular 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