Daily Pulse
Telangana to Launch Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy at Davos
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the state will unveil its Life Sciences Policy 2026–2030 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, aiming to attract investments in biotech, […]
Delhi High Court Issues 10-Point Health Reform Roadmap
The Delhi High Court has ordered a comprehensive health reform roadmap for the city, directing time-bound compliance to strengthen public healthcare services. The bench also expanded the Economically Weaker Sections […]
Apollo Hospitals Demerges Pharmacy & Digital Health Businesses
Apollo Hospitals is spinning off its pharmacy and digital health unitsinto a separate entity to sharpen focus and unlock shareholder value. The strategic reorganisation aims to create a more agile […]
Pharma Industry Poised for Major M&A Wave
The global healthcare sector is entering a potential mega-merger phaseas drug patents worth roughly $180 billion come up for expiry by 2027–28. Major pharmaceutical companies are actively pursuing biotech acquisitions […]
India Seeks PLI Expansion & API Support Ahead of Budget 2026
Indian pharma and MedTech stakeholders are urging the government to expand the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to cover critical APIs and reduce import duties on advanced radiotherapy equipment — aimed […]
Cardiac Therapies Emerge as India’s Best-Selling Drug Segment
Market research data shows that cardiac medications recorded the highest sales in India in 2025, driven by rising non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, lipid disorders, and heart failure. The cardiac […]
India’s Union Budget 2026 Emphasises Value-Driven Pharma Growth
The 2026 Union Budget outlines a strategic shift for India’s pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, moving from high-volume, low-value production to higher-value manufacturing and innovation-led growth. The policy direction aims […]
Indian AI Research Body (IAIRO) to Support Healthcare & Cross-Sector Innovation
A new Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO)will be established in GIFT City as a public-private initiative to advance AI R&D across sectors including healthcare. With an initial budget of ₹300 […]
Sanofi Makes Major $2.2 B Biotech Acquisition
French pharma giant Sanofi agreed to buy U.S. biotech Dynavax Technologies for about $2.2 billion, as it strengthens its vaccine and specialty medicine portfolio. The deal underlines the continued strategic […]
FDA Clears First Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill — Market Reacts
Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy (GLP-1) pill has been approved by the US FDA, marking the first time this class of drug is available in pill form — a major convenience […]