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Counting our chickens - statistically speaking: Kundhavi Kadiresan
Statistics underpin all agricultural decisions & work, and provide valuable information to meet challenges such as food insecurity, poverty and climate change
 "Counting our chickens - statistically speaking: Kundhavi Kadiresan")
Themis Medicare joins hand with Nevakar to tap US pharma market
As per the deal, Themis will develop a selected number of injectable products that will be manufactured and commercialised by Nevakar in the US and select global markets
 "Themis Medicare joins hand with Nevakar to tap US pharma market")
Dr Reddy's expands collaboration with US-based Amgen in India
As per the deal, the company will market and distribute Amgen's three medicines in India in the therapy areas of oncology and osteoporosis
 "Dr Reddy's expands collaboration with US-based Amgen in India")
Suzlon secures maiden order from Oil India for wind energy projects
The projects, with total capacity of 52.50 MW, will be located at two sites in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and are scheduled to be completed by June 2017
 "Suzlon secures maiden order from Oil India for wind energy projects")
Steel Strips Wheels clears PSA Peugeot audit
With this, it is eligible to supply the wheels to all the plants of PSA across the world
 "Steel Strips Wheels clears PSA Peugeot audit")
ABB starts shore-to-ship power supply at Tuticorin port to reduce carbon footprint
The first such installation at a commercial port, provides a plug and play power solution to help eliminate emissions that would result from burning diesel while ships are berthed
 "ABB starts shore-to-ship power supply at Tuticorin port to reduce carbon footprint")
Bill Forge takeover to help Mahindra CIE strengthen position in Asia
With its exposure to leading 4W OEMs, strong presence in 2W and significant exports, Bill Forge will provide complementary business mix to Mahindra CIE
 "Bill Forge takeover to help Mahindra CIE strengthen position in Asia")
Global chemical firms focus on India to promote TfS for sustainable supply chains
Many Indian companies with large international exposure are showing their willingness to join Together for Sustainability (TfS) - a global initiative aimed at chemical suppliers
 "Global chemical firms focus on India to promote TfS for sustainable supply chains")
BASF to acquire Henkel's professional Western European building material business
The transaction, which will bring into BASF fold Thomsit and the Ceresit flooring, tiling and waterproofing business of Henkel, will strengthen its portfolio in construction chemicals
 "BASF to acquire Henkel's professional Western European building material business")
Arkema plans closure of R134a fluorogas activity at Pierre-Benite site in France
This decision is in response to an inevitable decline in R134a market in Europe following regulatory changes, to be effective from January 1, 2017, affecting the usage of fluorinated gases for automot
Albemarle receives exploration rights for lithium in Argentina
The company has entered into an agreement with Bolland Minera SA for the exclusive exploration and acquisition rights to a lithium resource in Antofalla, Argentina
BASF reduces caprolactam production by 100,000 tonnes in Europe
Caprolactam is the starting material for the plastic polyamide 6
 "BASF reduces caprolactam production by 100,000 tonnes in Europe")
Bayer buys Monsanto for $ 66 billion
The combined entity will benefit from Monsanto's leadership in seeds & traits and climate corporation platform along with Bayer's broad crop protection product line
 "Bayer buys Monsanto for $ 66 billion")
India holds lot of promise for Covestro: Frank Lutz
In this interview, Frank Lutz, CFO of Covestro, discusses the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in the country and present status of the polymer industry
 "India holds lot of promise for Covestro: Frank Lutz")
Evonik to built polyamide 12 powder plant in Germany
The company's polyamide 12 powders are targeted at highly attractive markets such as the coatings industry and additive manufacturing (3D printing)
 "Evonik to built polyamide 12 powder plant in Germany")
Teijin acquires US-based Continental Structural Plastics for $ 825 million
With this deal, Teijin intends to accelerate its expansion as a tier 1 supplier of high-performance composites to the global automotive market
Indian Oil ropes in Praj to set up 2G bio-ethanol plants
Praj will be IOCL's technology partner for setting up multiple second generation (2G) bio-ethanol plants based on indigenously developed technology
 "Indian Oil ropes in Praj to set up 2G bio-ethanol plants")
Atos acquires Anthelio Healthcare for $ 275 million
Acquisition of Anthelio, an outsourcing services provider, brings more than 1,700 healthcare professionals to Atos, of which 1,300 are in the US and 400 in India
 "Atos acquires Anthelio Healthcare for $ 275 million")
Horizon Pharma buys Raptor Pharmaceutical for $ 800 million
The deal will strengthen Irish firm's focus on rare diseases and expand its operations in Europe and other international markets
 "Horizon Pharma buys Raptor Pharmaceutical for $ 800 million")
Sanofi and Google form JV to develop diabetes management platform
The JV, named Onduo, will leverage Verily Life Sciences' experience in miniaturised electronics, analytics, and consumer software development, and Sanofi's clinical expertise
 "Sanofi and Google form JV to develop diabetes management platform")
