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Topic: Biocon

Serum Institute to double investment in Biocon’s unit to $300 million

Under new terms of the alliance, it would pump in $150 million after converting a loan to Biocon Pharma Ltd into equity in Biocon Biologics Ltd, the company said.

CBI alleges bribery in Biocon injection clearance, company says ‘approvals legitimate’

In a statement Monday, Biocon Biologics spokesperson said the injection is approved in Europe & many other countries. CBI has booked joint drug controller, Biocon executives in the case.

Biocon partners SII to make vaccine, drug manufacturing accessible to developing nations

Under the deal, Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL) will offer approximately 15% stake to Serum Institute Life Sciences at a post-money valuation of about Rs 35,000 crore.

Biocon Biologics joins Novartis, Pfizer to distribute cancer drugs in lower-income countries

Biocon Biologics partnered with international organisations to enhance access to life-saving cancer drugs for patients, especially in Sub-Saharan and Asian regions.

Monitor efficacy of Itolizumab, not just safety, in Covid trials — expert panel tells Biocon

Govt's expert panel, that advises the apex drug regulator, has asked Biocon to submit a revised proposal for phase 4 trials of Itolizumab, which already has emergency use approval.

In Covid quarantine, Netflix, Amazon Prime were my constant companions: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

I was expecting the infection to be mild and short-lived. My Covid-19 experience has matched these expectations and I hope that it allays the fear of the virus.

Biocon to give more data on Itolizumab to Covid task force after its rejection for treatment

The company said it would share more data as ‘evidence’, which it has derived from off-label use of the drug on 1,000 patients.

30 patients, 2 months — how Biocon claims to have found a Covid hope in itolizumab

The drug controller general of India (DCGI) had Saturday approved Biocon’s itolizumab for emergency, restricted use among severe Covid-19 patients.

All about Biocon’s Itolizumab, psoriasis drug approved for emergency use in Covid patients

DGCI has given 'restricted emergency use' approval to the drug for treating Covid-19 patients with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress.

India prepares to test Itolizumab, the drug credited for lowering Covid mortality in Cuba

The drug will go under trial in six hospitals in India, including AIIMS-Delhi, KEM Hospital in Mumbai and Narayana Health in Bengaluru. 

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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

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UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.