STF Cracks Down on Illegal Codeine Syrup Racket in Odisha

The Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch in Odisha, working in tandem with the Drugs Control Department, has successfully intercepted a large shipment of Wincerex cough syrup, which is based on codeine phosphate, from courier hubs in Cuttack

Zydus Gains Control of Amplitude Surgical, Plans Full Takeover

Zydus Lifesciences Limited (Zydus) signed contracts with PAI and two Amplitude Surgical minority shareholders to purchase blocks of shares, which together account for 85.6% of Amplitude Surgical's voting rights and share capital, for €6.25 per share

India to Host Premier Pharma and Healthcare Expo This September

The 11th International Exhibition and Healthcare will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 4–6, 2025. This flagship event, which is organized by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) with assistance

P&G to Set Up Rs 2,000 Cr Psyllium Husk Drug Plant in Gujarat

In a significant move toward the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Procter and Gamble (P&G) would invest over Rs 2,000 crore in Gujarat to have a state of the art manufacturing facility of psyllium husk based-Laxative drugs...

Saudi Arabia Invites Indian Pharma Firms for Strategic Partnerships

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is contacting Indian pharmaceutical and medical device businesses for strategic partnerships and investment in its quickly growing healthcare sector, which is a significant step towards strengthening bilateral

Novo Nordisk Taps India to Scale Global Business Services Hub

Novo Nordisk is doubling its India operations as it has launched a major expansion at its Global Business Services (GBS) hub in Bengaluru. In July 2025, the company grew its workforce from 2,500 to over 4,500 employees to reflect its strategy...

Torrent Pharma to Launch Semaglutide Post Patent Expiry in 2026

Torrent Pharmaceuticals is preparing to launch semaglutide, both oral and injectable, once the patent for the drug expires in early 2026. This positions Torrent as one of the initial entries in the race for India's pharmaceutical players to get...

Akums Sterile Plant Gets ANVISA GMP Certification for Manufacturing

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India’s largest contract manufacturing pharmaceutical company, is proud to announce that its Sterile Manufacturing Plant has received the prestigious Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) Certificate from ANVISA...

India's Pharma Exports Soar amid Push for Innovation and Self-Reliance

India's drug and pharmaceutical exports have increased by 92%, from Rs 1,28,028 crore in FY2018-19 to Rs 2,45,962 crore in FY2024-25, thanks to a number of initiatives the Center is implementing to realize the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

How Pharma Contract Manufacturing Can Win Big in Weight-Loss Drugs

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