Boston, May 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).Zerhouni said the India-US relationship in healthcare and biotechnology has steadily strengthened over the years, moving beyond manufacturing to innovation-led collaboration.“There’s a tremendous amount of exchanges and …
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New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Private equity and venture capital investment activity in India moderated in Q1 2026, with deal value and exits easing from recent peaks, while volumes remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions, a report said on Thursday.The report from EY and the Indian Venture Capital Association said PE/VC investments totalled $13.1 billion in Q12026, easing 19 per cent year‑on‑year and 24 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter. Deal volumes almost remained flat with 360 transac…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical sector is set to take a major step towards becoming an innovation-driven global powerhouse, as India Pharma 2026 aims to accelerate the industry’s transition from volume-based growth to value and research-led expansion, the government said on Monday.The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Indian Pharmaceuti…
Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) Telangana successfully met record peak power demand of 18,139 MW, the highest in the state’s history, officials said on Tuesday. The state power utilities successfully met the record demand, registered at 11:01 a.m. on Tuesday, without any interruption. This marks the highest peak demand ever recorded in Telangana’s history, stated Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who is also the Minister for Energy.He congratulated the senior officials and the ent…
Ahmedabad/Rajkot, Feb 3 (IANS) The recent trade deal between India and the United States has contributed to improved sentiment in domestic equity markets and renewed optimism among exporters, particularly in Gujarat, market experts and industry representatives said on Tuesday. The agreement comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to ease trade frictions, rationalise tariffs and strengthen bilateral economic ties across key sectors.In Ahmedabad, share market expert Jitendra Vyas said t…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The business outlook for the Indian hospital industry remains positive, with its revenue expected to grow 18-20 per cent in FY2027, a report said on Monday.According to the report by credit rating agency ICRA, the sector’s growth, based on a sample set of 11 leading listed hospital companies, is supported by sustained high occupancy and healthy average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB).In FY2026, the Indian hospital sector grew 16-18 per cent, reflecting expectations of…