Anupam Rasayan to build Rs. 4,000+ crore integrated life sciences and CDMO platform

Acquired Tanfac Industries, Jayhawk Fine Chemicals and Bliss GVS Pharma in last 4 years

QMS Medical Allied Services to acquire BeamOptics Scientific

Steps up deep-tech product push

Merck strikes $2.13 billion deal for SciBrunch’s KRAS inhibitor

Under the agreement, SciBrunch will receive $400 million upfront and could collect additional payments tied to development

CRISIL forecasts 11–13% growth for Indian pharma sector in FY27

Export momentum to provide lift; cost pressures to trim margins by 150-200 bps

Wellness and prevention must drive India’s next healthcare push: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Singh also highlighted the role of science and technology in tackling emerging healthcare challenges

Novotech to acquire Agilex Biolabs expanding Australian bioanalytical Clcapabilities

Xenix Medical wins FDA clearance for Riva Anchor spinopelvic fixation system

The system combines a Riva Anchor SI joint fusion implant with the company’s Riva Posterior Pedicle Fixation System

Sun Pharma partners with LIB Therapeutics for global rights to newly EU-approved cholesterol drug Lyrokaul

Under the agreement, LIB Therapeutics will receive upfront and milestone payments, plus net sales royalties

Dr. Lal PathLabs acquires 80% stake in Ghana’s Sunshine Healthcare

The transaction was executed via Dr. Lal PathLabs FZCO

Briefs: Biocon Malaysia, IOL Chemicals and NATCO Pharma

Biocon Malaysia bags UK MHRA nod for new Insulin fill-finish line

Jagsonpal Pharma to acquire Group Pharma’s wellness portfolio for Rs. 46.7 Cr

Under the terms of the deal, Jagsonpal will pay an upfront initial consideration of Rs. 23.7 crore at closing

Briefs: Zydus Lifesciences and RPG Active Pharma

Zydus Lifesciences' New Jersey Office clears USFDA inspection with zero observations

NGL Fine Chem starts Phase II production at Tarapur

The company had earlier intimated that Phase I of the Greenfield facility commenced commercial production with effect from March 11, 2025

Briefs: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Lal PathLabs

IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals obtains EU-REACH registration for Triacetin

Precision Diabetes and DirectSens partner to launch MetMark AHB Test in the US

New research shows alpha-hydroxybutyrate can identify increased type 2 diabetes risk nearly a decade before diagnosis; DirectSens technology enables routine clinical chemistry testing

Roquette posts 9% H1 growth as transformation plan delivers early gains

The Health & Pharma Business Unit continued to face intense competition and pricing pressure

AstraZeneca commits $100m to youth health

Targets 10 million more young people by 2030

Bayer rolls out mono-PP blister for Talcid in Germany

Syrma Johari MedTech opens new medical plastics facility

The new 1.29 lakh sq. ft. facility integrates molding, extrusion, and cleanroom manufacturing, expanding SJML’s precision medical component and diagnostic capabilities

Recipharm and CanVirex partner to advance oncolytic virus therapy

The programme will establish a scalable manufacturing process for CanVirex's lead candidate, expressing IL-12, targeting advanced solid tumours