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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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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.

Task force decides against including Itolizumab in clinical management protocols for Covid

Itolizumab was approved for 'restricted emergency use' in the treatment of coronavirus by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) recently.

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.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.