THERAPY FOOTPRINT

TPG-backed Nova IVF buys 51% stake in Southend IVF
Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), a healthcare operating platform founded by private equity fund TPG Growth, had acquired Nova IVI Fertility, India’s second largest network of infertility centres in 2019. Nova IVF Fertility was formed in partnership with IVI(Spain), in 2011.

Gland Pharma's Rs 6,480 crore IPO kicks off: Should you subscribe?
The Shanghai Fosun Pharma-owned company raised a total of Rs 1,943.86 cror...

Biocon Biologics to expand to Latin America, Africa and Asia
“We are investing thoughtfully to expand the global footprint step by step acros...
Novartis turning to technology to manage business: Bertrand Bodson, Chief Digital Officer
Swiss drugmaker Novartis is turning to tech to deal with the pharma business in times of pandemic, as companies go virtual. Bertrand Bodson, chief digital officer, Novartis, in an interview shares how the company is innovating its business in the time of pandemic.
Biocon to expand generic drugs business with DKSH
As a part of the pact, DKSH will gain an exclusive license to register and commercialize these seven generic formulations from various therapeutic areas like diabetology, cardiology, oncology and immunology, which will be sold under Biocon’s brand in these key Asian markets.
Value Pick: Anand Rathi has buy on Cipla, target price Rs 738
The brokerage believes that with healthy earnings growth and core ROCE expansion over FY20-22e, Cipla’s valuations are likely to witness re-rating.
ET Q&A: Need Government investments to develop cure for epidemics like Covid-19
In the absence of sustained investments by government, the cure for epidemics such as Covid-19 becomes a challenge, Novartis global CEO Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan tells ET.
Zero-footprint, green cruises, virtual reality spas: Welcome to travel in 2020
If travel became a competitive sport in the last 10 years, it’s starting to loosen up.
misters.in raises about $1 million in seed funding led by Sauce.vc, Rainforest Ventures & angel investors
The company’s mission is not only to put together and offer the very best products that science has to offer, through its AI-driven platform but also to get the country to talk about sex.
When NY fashion comes calling: Kenneth Cole debuts in India; Mumbai store promises a powerful dose of retail therapy
The global fashion brand has opened its first flagship store in India at Infiniti Mall, Malad.
Femina FLAUNT enters beauty business
The new venture has logged sales in excess of Rs 200 million since its launch.
Novartis slashes thousands of jobs in Switzerland, UK
Another 700 jobs would be meanwhile be cut over the same period due to a shift in business functions from Switzerland to other Novartis sites around the world, according to the company, which currently employs some 12,800 people in Switzerland.
GST: Positive for bigger companies in pharma & chemical sector, while unorganised sector has struggled
Manshukh Mandaviya, the Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, has informed that there will be almost no impact on the prices of non-scheduled formulations which account for nearly 80% of the pharmaceuticals sector.
Dr Reddy’s agrees to buy UCB business in India for Rs 800 crore
The deal will help Dr Reddy's strengthen its presence in dermatology, pediatrics and respiratory products, the company said in a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Baxter enhances renal therapies portfolio with acquisition of Gambro
The transaction will provide a number of long-term growth opportunities for Baxter around the world.