Drugs and Pharmaceutical Industry plays a vital role in the economic development of a nation. On a global platform, India is the fourth largest producer of pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and thirteenth in terms of value of production. The annual turnover was around US $ 17 billion (over Rs.68, 000 crores) during 2006-07 and [...]

As the country is progressing towards 2010, there is an increase in debates related to public health care option. The ruling party sees it as the only way to reduce the huge economic disparity in our healthcare system. A recent study, done by an independent media house, states that greater number of people are ready [...]

Obesity has become a growing concern in India and has triggered growth of a unique market for obese people. A person is considered obese when his or her weight is 20 percent or more above normal weight. Though India’s obesity level is around 8 percent as compared to 25 percent in US and 15 percent [...]