What started as a mystery illness in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has exploded into a full-scale public health emergency

The death toll has now climbed to 20 children,

Including a baby as young as 18 months old.

And now a legal battle is also unfolding.

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Drug regulators, pharma giants or prescribers -- Who is accountable? 

Business & Economy: Trump asserts that this move could cut drug prices by as much as 30 per cent to 80 per cent, offering relief to millions of American consumers.

Donald Trump plans major move to cut drug prices by up to 80%

Pakistan's health authorities have launched emergency measures to protect pharmaceutical supplies after the government suspended trade ties with India amid escalating tensions following an attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan pharma supplies at risk after trade halt

As US President Donald Trump prepares to unveil new reciprocal tariffs later this week, concerns are mounting in India, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Experts have raised alarms over the potential impact of these tariffs on India’s vital pharmaceutical exports, which are heavily reliant on the US Market. India exports more than $9 billion worth of pharmaceutical products to the US Annually, accounting for over 31% of the country’s total pharma exports.

India raises alarm over pharma exports

India’s pharmaceutical sector, the world’s largest supplier of generic medicines, is growing at a rapid pace. According to a McKinsey report, pharmaceutical exports rose at 9% annually in 2024, nearly twice the global average. India now meets 20% of global drug demand, supplying 40% of the US Generic market and 25% of the UK market. The country has also surpassed the US In FDA-approved manufacturing sites.

India’s pharma exports grow at 9%, double the global average

India: Blast at Andhra pharma company kills 17; rescue operations underway

In today's edition of pollnomics, we take a look at the western Indian state of Gujarat. The state sends 26 MPs to the lower house of India's parliament and assumes additional significance as prime minister Narendra Modi's home state. Take a look at the next report to understand the economic landscape of Gujarat.

Gujarat emerging as a top logistics, pharma & auto hub

Telangana: Explosion at pharma factory in Sangareddy kills four, several feared trapped under rubble

While dietary supplements are at the centre of an expanding Health Care in Japan, the renowned Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has reported five deaths possibly tied to its dietary supplements.

After 5 deaths, concerns grow in Japan over dietary supplement

Nicaragua becomes first Spanish-speaking nation to recognise Indian pharma standards

For nearly 2 decades, China has been the preferred location for a range of pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services due to the low cost and speed offered by contract drugmakers there. But increasing geopolitical tensions with China is now prompting more companies to limit their reliance on Chinese contractors. China's loss is now India's advantage.

Pharma firms increasingly prefer India amid tensions with China

Indian competitors are gaining from the pharmaceutical industry's efforts to reduce its dependency on Chinese suppliers of medications for clinical trials and early-stage manufacturing. Due to the low cost and quick turnaround times provided by contract drugmakers, China has been the go-to destination for a variety of pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services for almost 20 years.

Indian drug manufacturers benefit from 'big pharma' amid tensions with China

India's government report now says that India's drug regulator has found that cough syrup and an anti-allergy syrup made by Norris Medicines are toxic. The toxic elements are diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol. Watch to know more.

India's drug regulators crackdown on $42 billion drug industry

Thanks to the soaring US demand, India's pharmaceutical exports are set to soar this fiscal year. A Reuters report has now said that this is despite the recent concerns over the safety of Indian-made cough syrups. A government-backed trade body has predicted a remarkable growth rate reaching 27 billion dollars in sales.

India's pharma exports thriving with $27 billion sales forecast

The Federation of Medical & Sales Representatives Association of India claimed before the Supreme Court that the Central Board for Direct Taxes has accused makers of Dolo-650 tablet of distributing freebies worth Rs 1,000 crore to doctors as consideration for prescribing the tablet.

Maker of Dolo-650 drug said to have spent over $125 million on freebies

The pandemic has revealed the power of big pharma. Major drug manufacturers and suppliers have the power to set prices, influence regulators and lobby lawmakers. This power has allowed big pharma to push potentially dangerous drugs. How? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Plus: How Big Pharma pushes dangerous drugs and reaps profits

The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is a 115-year-old federal organisation in America. It is the world's most powerful regulatory body, with an annual budget of $6.1 billion.

USFDA: Pharma regulator is among world's most powerful bodies

Israel in talks with pharma companies about COVID-19 booster jab, says PM

Pharma firms, G20 leaders pledge vaccines for poorer nations 

The tale of patent misuse by big pharma companies 

Sensex up 180 points; metals, pharma stocks rally

SC asks ex-Ranbaxy promoters to apprise how they'll comply with Rs 3500 cr arbitral award

The NSE Nifty was up by 43.30 points or 0.41 per cent to 10.485.50

Sensex rises 158 points in early trade

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