Pharma Industry News
Sigachi disaster: The blast must jolt pharma regulators out of their slumber
The Sigachi disaster exposes the huge gaps in India's regulatory oversight and enforcement.
4 min read10:06 AM ISTTorrent Pharma bet big on JB Chemicals, but can the acquisition deliver?
Torrent Pharma’s ₹25,689-crore acquisition of JB Chemicals boosts its chronic portfolio and expands its global reach. But with debt rising and execution risks looming, the real test is a successful integration.
6 min read2 Jul 2025Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Eli Lilly to launch full-dose pen device in India as obesity drug race heats up
With Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy already in the market, Eli Lilly is stepping up its game with a patient-friendly pen device, intensifying the race for India's booming obesity drug market.
2 min read26 Jun 2025Novo Nordisk launches weight loss drug Wegovy priced at ₹17,345 per month
Novo Nordisk is banking on its pen-filled device and insulin leadership in India to gain a strong market share despite competitor Eli Lilly’s early mover advantage, and future competition from cheaper generics.
2 min read24 Jun 2025Trump wants cheaper drugs like Europe has. How it works.
The president wants a the most-favored-nation pricing model. But the U.S. drug industry is offering a host of reasons why that isn’t a good idea.
3 min read12 Jun 2025Missed the pharma rebound? Gland Pharma, Cipla among 8 stocks that jumped up to 28% since April
Key pharma stocks, including Granules India and Gland Pharma, have shown substantial recovery, with the Nifty Pharma index increasing 13%. This rebound is attributed to improved global trade sentiment and US policy changes favoring generic drug manufacturers.
3 min read6 Jun 2025How Donald Trump's executive order on drug prices could hit Indian research companies
The order is expected to impact innovator companies, which may spend less on research in an effort to cut costs, analysts told Mint.
4 min read19 May 2025‘Fairness to America’: Donald Trump vows to cut drug costs by matching prices paid in other countries
Trump announced an executive order to reduce medication costs for Medicare beneficiaries by linking prices to those in other countries. The proposal aims to address the high cost of prescription drugs but may face opposition from the pharmaceutical industry.
2 min read12 May 2025Merck to spend $1 billion on new factory to make US supplies of blockbuster drug
The Delaware facility will ensure a domestic supply of biologic drugs including the cancer drug Keytruda.
2 min read29 Apr 2025India seeks detailed report on pharma exports to Pakistan ahead of a likely ban on all bilateral trade
In light of the recent terror attack, India is reviewing its pharmaceutical exports to Pakistan. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has requested a report on exports over the past two years as it contemplates an embargo, following Pakistan's announcement to cease trade with India.
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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