Indian pharmaceutical market

Lupin founder and Chairman Desh Bandhu Gupta passes away

Gupta (79), founded Lupin in 1968 and created a global pharmaceutical major with a presence in over 100 countries.

Jun 26, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Generic drugs: Are they as effective as brand-name versions?

A generic drug is a pharmaceutical drug that is equivalent to a brand-name product in dosage, strength, safety, route of administration, quality, performance, intended use and risks.

Apr 18, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Daiichi Sankyo exits Sun Pharma; ends 7 years of tumultuous ride in India

The company, which had forayed into the growing Indian pharmaceutical market by buying a majority stake in Ranbaxy Laboratories in 2008 for Rs 22,000 crore, sold over 21 crore shares in Sun Pharma.

Apr 21, 2015, 14:42 PM IST

Govt strips pharma pricing regulator's powers to cap non-essential drug prices

The government has stripped drug pricing authority NPPA of powers to cap prices of non- essential drugs after its recent order triggered industry protests.

Sep 23, 2014, 11:22 AM IST

Pharma sector to continue growth in double digits: Moody's

The Indian pharmaceutical market will continue to grow in the double digits, representing a better growth opportunity than many other geographic markets, Moody's Investors Service says.

Aug 25, 2014, 16:06 PM IST