Sanket Koul

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Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Drugmakers look to fill Rs 600 cr Novo vacuum

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Indian drugmakers Eris Lifesciences, Wockhardt and Lupin are prepping to cash in when Danish company Novo Nordisk bows out of the human insulin pen market by the end of this year and creates an opportunity estimated to be worth Rs 600-800 crore in the domestic market. Some self-use disposable pens are pre-filled with insulin and others can be reused with new cartridges.

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

'The directives to enhance last-mile funding, consider revival funds, and systemic reforms across the sector are expected to revive stalled projects, improve accountability, and accelerate the delivery of affordable and mid-income housing.'

Mankind taps OpenAI to institutionalise AI in ops

Mankind taps OpenAI to institutionalise AI in ops

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

Delhi-based pharma major Mankind Pharma on Wednesday announced a collaboration with OpenAI to institutionalise artificial intelligence (AI) across its value chain, making it one of the first few Indian pharmaceutical companies to fully integrate advanced AI into its core operations.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

Senior living market to reach $8 bn by 2030

Senior living market to reach $8 bn by 2030

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2025

With the rise in elderly population and increasing interest around the segment by developers, the senior living industry is poised to reach a market size of $8 billion by 2030 from the current $1.8 to $2 billion, according to a report by Association of Senior Living in India (ASLI) and JLL.

Pharma cos may see short-term price blip: Ind-Ra

Pharma cos may see short-term price blip: Ind-Ra

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2025

Any potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports into the US are unlikely to impact the credit profiles of Indian firms except for a short-term pricing blip, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The report stated that the US generics market contributes around 35 per cent to the total revenue of the leading Indian pharma firms.

Indian Pharma Majors Ready With Weight Loss Drugs

Indian Pharma Majors Ready With Weight Loss Drugs

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Prices for Indian consumers are expected to come down significantly from the current Rs 17,000-Rs 26,000 monthly.

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.

Weight-Loss Drug Battle Intensifies

Weight-Loss Drug Battle Intensifies

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

'Willingness to try new drugs for obesity management have propelled the growth of this market, which today is almost five times what it was five years ago.'

AdFalciVax Is India's Malaria Vaccine

AdFalciVax Is India's Malaria Vaccine

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

'AdFalciVax may offer advantages such as broader protection and a lower risk of immune evasion compared to existing single-stage malaria vaccines.'

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2025

At the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Realty market saw land deals worth Rs 31,000 cr in H1 2025: Anarock

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2025

At least 2,900 acres of land deals, with a market value of Rs 31,000 crore, were transacted in the Indian realty market during the first six months of 2025 (H1 2025), according to a report by real estate analytics firm Anarock. These deals include both outright transactions as well as joint development agreements between realtors and landowners.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

Wockhardt exits US generics biz, to focus on innovation

Wockhardt exits US generics biz, to focus on innovation

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2025

Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is gearing up to launch its promising antibiotic candidate Zaynich soon, on Friday announced a shift in its United States (US) operations. The Indian pharma giant revealed that it has decided to exit the generics pharmaceutical segment in the country.

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2025

At least six major UK universities have announced plans to set up campuses or liaison offices in India.

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

The panel will examine the reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools and their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling, and will suggest ways to mitigate the issue.

Real estate giant DLF aims to launch Mumbai project by next quarter

Real estate giant DLF aims to launch Mumbai project by next quarter

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2025

DLF will officially launch its Mumbai housing project in the next quarter as the company has received the RERA approval a day before, while the real estate major sold out all 1,164 units in its luxury residential project Privana North securing Rs 11,000 crore revenue, DLF Homes joint managing director and chief business officer Aakash Ohri said.

Germany Courts Indian Students, But...

Germany Courts Indian Students, But...

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

'We want quality... you have to be very good in your application and then only the university will accept it.'

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

Uncertainty clouds US fall intake as Trump's visa ban on Harvard raises fears of wider policy shifts, pushing Indian students to explore alternative destinations.

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2025

'Such unpredictability is motivating families to seek destinations with a more stable educational system.'