Pharma industry bodies call for tax incentives, stronger IP regime and R&D support in the upcoming Union Budget to boost domestic growth.

AstraZeneca is globally withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, due to a surplus of newer vaccines and declining demand. The company highlights the vaccine's significant role in combating the...

AstraZeneca has withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccine globally due to a surplus of updated vaccines. The company cites a decline in demand for Vaxzevria, which was sold as Covishield in India.

Bharat Biotech assures Covaxin is safe and effective, with no reported side effects like blood clots, unlike Covishield. Developed with safety as priority, it was rigorously tested.

Lupin receives USFDA approval to market a generic version of AstraZeneca's Qtern tablets, a medication for type 2 diabetes. The drug will be manufactured at Lupin's Pithampur facility.

Sensex and Nifty tumbled after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F''O) securities in the Union Budget 2024-25.

Jewellery stocks surged after the Indian government reduced basic customs duty on gold and silver to 6%. Senco Gold, Rajesh Exports, and PC Jeweller saw significant gains.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes raising the capital gains exemption limit to Rs 1.25 lakh per year for certain financial assets, impacting middle and upper middle class. Read more...

The National Company Law Tribunal has granted an extension till August 10 to IIHL to complete the formalities to implement the resolution plan for bankrupt Reliance Capital. The tribunal directed...

Shares of shrimp producers and exporters soared after the Indian government announced financial support for shrimp farming and marketing in the Union Budget 2024-25.

Sensex and Nifty tumbled after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F''O) securities in the Union Budget 2024-25.

Jewellery stocks surged after the Indian government reduced basic customs duty on gold and silver to 6%. Senco Gold, Rajesh Exports, and PC Jeweller saw significant gains.

Fall Armyworm infestation has been detected in Una district of Himachal Pradesh, posing a significant threat to maize crops. The agriculture department advises farmers to use Coragen insecticide to...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes raising the capital gains exemption limit to Rs 1.25 lakh per year for certain financial assets, impacting middle and upper middle class. Read more...

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the abolishment of angel tax for all startup investors in the Union Budget 2023, aiming to boost the startup ecosystem.