Budget 2026 -27: Pharma sector cheers Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma plan

The Union Budget makes a clear and timely choice by placing biopharma at the centre of India’s next manufacturing wave

Vetter to invest €480 million in major German manufacturing expansion, eyes 2,000 jobs

The state-of-the-art commercial production plant will be built on a 95-acre site in Saarlouis, acquired at the end of 2024

AstraZeneca pledges $15 billion investment in China through 2030

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the initiative, saying: “Unlocking opportunities for British businesses across the globe and delivering for working people back home is always the driving force behind my international engagements."

Siegfried expands US footprint with major acquisition of Noramco & Extractas Bioscience

The deal brings three high-quality small-molecule drug substance sites into Siegfried’s portfolio

Hongene Biotech bags Gates Foundation grant to boost global mRNA vaccine access

Hongene will focus on developing and scaling production of key capping reagents—essential components of mRNA therapeutics—emphasizing accessibility, transparency, and global deployment

Eastman & Kolmar Korea join forces to deliver biodegradable beauty breakthroughs

The collaboration will center on expanding access to Eastman’s Esmeri technology

HRV Pharma & SMS LifeSciences form strategic partnership for orphan and niche APIs

Bayer welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision to review Durnell case in the Roundup litigation

Favorable outcome would contribute to significantly containing the Roundup litigation as the company continues its multi-pronged strategy

BD announces $110 million investment in Nebraska to expand prefillable syringe production

The BD Neopak Glass Prefillable Syringe platform is designed for the complex needs of biologics and combination products

Camurus’ Oclaiz NDA resubmission accepted by FDA

The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of June 10, 2026