India's first public sector proton beam therapy unit to come up in Assam; state signs MoU with Belgian firm

Assam has signed an MoU with Belgium-based Ion Beam Applications (IBA) to set up India's first public-sector proton beam therapy centre in Guwahati at a cost of Rs 600 crore. The facility will offer advanced cancer treatment, particularly for children, and is expected to take at least three years to become operational.

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Cancer drug prices fell in 2019 too, but mark-ups of up to 700% are back

The government's latest cancer drug price cuts may offer patients some relief, but the impact could be short-lived. An analysis of medicines covered in the 2019 exercise found that mark-ups had risen to as much as 700% by 2026, raising questions about whether one-time price cuts can keep cancer treatment affordable.

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Sun Pharma books Rs 346 crore Organon deal costs in Q2; profit falls 36%

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries experienced a significant decline in net profit during the September quarter of FY27. The company incurred acquisition-related costs of Rs 346.16 crore while preparing for the Organon acquisition. Revenue from operations increased by 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. An important settlement of Rs 922.67 crore was reached concerning a litigation in the US. The transaction with Organon is expected to close in Q4 FY27.

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Omron Healthcare eyes Chennai as global manufacturing hub, targets 3 million BP monitors by 2028

Omron Healthcare has commenced full-scale production at its new facility near Chennai for blood pressure monitors. The company aims to produce three million monitors annually by 2028 for the Indian market. Initially, all produced devices will serve local consumers to address cardiovascular health challenges. Omron is also working towards increasing domestic sourcing of components to support local manufacturing initiatives.

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NPPA list brings little relief: No price cut for 25% cancer drugs

Nearly one in four cancer drug packs in the NPPA’s revised price list will see no reduction in MRP, even as the overall average cut across 643 packs is 38.22%. Several high-cost patented medicines remain unchanged, prompting patient advocates to question how much relief the trade-margin cap will actually deliver when the new prices take effect on November 9.

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India's pharma exports rise 4.9% to USD 16.14 bn in H1; shipments to Europe up nearly 10%: Pharmexcil

India's pharmaceutical exports increased nearly 5 percent, reaching USD 16.13 billion in the first half of the fiscal year. Growth was driven by strong demand from Europe, ASEAN, and Latin America. Shipments included drug formulations, biologicals, bulk drugs, and surgical products. Exports to key regions, particularly Europe and ASEAN, rose significantly during this period. Industry leaders emphasized the need for India to enhance its pharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing capabilities.

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Piramal Pharma cutting China exposure to manage supply-chain resilience, says Nandini Piramal

In a strategic move to enhance risk management, Piramal Pharma has drastically cut its reliance on Chinese raw materials to under 10%. The company is actively diversifying its supply chains to provide greater flexibility against geopolitical challenges while broadening its manufacturing footprint to locations like India, the UK, and the US.

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