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ExxonMobil & Synthetic Genomics achieve breakthrough in biofuel research

Algae strain developed and modified by Synthetic Genomics more than doubled oil production

Glenmark licenses oncology products from US-based APC Therapeutics

Glenmark to have for exclusive rights to a small molecule, oncology compound based on APC biology

Global pharmaceutical packaging market to reach $ 158 billion by 2025

Emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil, etc to drive this growth, says Grand View Research

Solvay & GKN Aerospace to develop thermoplastic composites for aircraft

As per the deal, Solvay will become a preferred supplier of these lightweight materials to Fokker

South Korean chemicals firm Songwon opens pilot plant in Gujarat

The new plant will produce a wide range of chemicals for a broad spectrum of applications

Will GST mitigate the cascading effects of multiple taxes on healthcare?

GST will lead to reduction in cost of imported advanced medical equipment, says Ameera Shah

Celanese & Blackstone to form $1.3 bn JV in acetate tow

Proposed JV to combine Celanese's cellulose derivatives and Blackstone's Rhodia Acetow businesses

Intrexon & Johnson Matthey team up for production of peptide-based APIs

Though peptide-based APIs are highly useful, they are often costly & difficult to produce

Soon, Jan Aushadhi stores to open at railway stations

Govt plans to utilise railway's infrastructure to increase accessibility of affordable generic drugs

Aurobindo Pharma receives US FDA approval for sevelamer oral suspension

Product is indicated to control serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis

DCGI grants approval for AstraZeneca's inhaler to treat asthma

Symbicort Turbuhaler contains two active ingredients in one inhaler - budesonide and formoterol

Lupin launches antidepressant drug bupropion

The newly launched product is the generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Wellbutrin XL tablet

PerkinElmer acquires autoimmune testing firm Euroimmun for $1.3 billion

Deal to boost PerkinElmer's growth by adding leading positions in autoimmune & allergy diagnostics

Berger International sells Caribbean business to ANSA Coatings

Combined net sales of Caribbean business of Berger, a part of Asian Paints, is estimated at $ 35 mn

High GST rate on cables, wires, electronic components to lead to inflation

While current effective tax rate is 18.12% for these products, under GST they will be taxed at 28%

L&T's construction arm bags orders worth Rs 2231 crores

Its water & effluent treatment business has won an order worth Rs 367 crores in Tamil Nadu

Japan's Topy Industries buys 26% stake in Wheels India's arm WIL Car Wheels

Both the companies aim to strengthen their positions in India's passenger car steel wheels market

Raw material security, R&D thrust areas for steel industry: Steel Minister

To enhance steel consumption, the Ministry to focus on construction and manufacturing sectors

Reasons why MNCs buy companies in India

While most of them are strategic takeovers, a few are due to obtuse rationale, says Abhijeet Biswas

Higher education in India: Does the quality match rising expectations?

Universities in US, UK or Europe & even China fare much better than Indian in world ranking index