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Centre revises Startup Recognition Framework to strengthen Startup India Action Plan
The government of India has revamped the Startup Recognition Framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan and take forward the Prime Minister's vision of positioning India as a global innovation powerhouse, manufacturing-led economy and hub for emerging tech.
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March 2026
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"In the coming 5 years from now, no Indian CROS will grow or survive without the use of AI"
In January 2026, Ahmedabad-based Veeda Lifesciences announced a strategic leadership transition that marks a new chapter in the company's evolution.
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March 2026
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Forus Health secures CDSCO approval for AI-led Diabetic Retinopathy screening tool
Bengaluru-based medtech firm Forus Health has received regulatory approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for its FH-POISE DRT (Diabetic Retinopathy Tools).
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March 2026
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Leeford Healthcare commits Rs 200 Cr for expansion of ortho & mobility aids division
Punjab-based Leeford Healthcare has announced a strategic investment of Rs 200 crore in the next three years to rapidly scale its Orthopaedic & Mobility Aids division, signalling a major push into India's fast-growing preventive healthcare and rehabilitation market.
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March 2026
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Govt launches first RDI Fund Call, inaugurates unique initiative of Innovation Financing
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Science & Technology, has launched the first Open Call of Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
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March 2026
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Medicines or Margins? India's Drug Pricing Crossroads.
Pharmaceutical pricing in India lies at the crossroads of economics, ethics and public health.
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March 2026
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Budget 2026-27: Life Sciences Hits & Misses
The recently announced Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been welcomed as a positive step for the sector at a time when India's life sciences industry is scaling new heights amid an ongoing global tariff war.
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March 2026
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Can Precision Oncology Deliver at Scale in India?
India has launched ambitious initiatives, from large-scale genome mapping to disease-specific genetic studies, to advance precision medicine. But with advanced diagnostic tests accessible to only about 5 per cent of the population, the question remains: is the country ready for precision care? Let's find out.
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March 2026
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Health Ministry to reduce regulatory burden and promote ease of doing pharma business
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions to reduce regulatory burden and promote ease of doing business, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified significant amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.
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March 2026
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Chhattisgarh eyes investments with highincentive policy and dedicated pharma park
Chhattisgarh government is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology hub in central India, backed by a high-incentive industrial policy, a dedicated pharma park at Nava Raipur and expanding healthcare and manufacturing infrastructure in the state.
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March 2026
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Designing Better Healthcare: By Women, For Women
Women's health is expected to see more focus in 2026 due to advancements in medical diagnostics, increased health education, and the rising demand for personalised care.
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March 2026
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ASI Telangana partners with Medtronic to train young surgeons
Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana State Chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) to train residents, postgraduates, and early career surgeons in open and laparoscopy procedures using new-age technologies via collaborative skill-building training programmes.
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March 2026
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Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre concludes IPO, raising Rs 36.89 Cr
Gurugram-based Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre, a leading diagnostic chain, has successfully concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO), raising Rs 36.89 crore, which received an exceptional response from investors across categories.
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March 2026
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Wipro GE Healthcare unveils Made-in-India, AI-powered breakthrough in MR imaging
Wipro GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, announced the launch of SIGNA Prime Elite, its latest MR imaging system, at the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) 2026 Annual Conference in Hyderabad.
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March 2026
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India-EU FTA: Redefining the Pharma Growth Equation
On January 27, 2026, after years of negotiations, India and the European Union announced a landmark Free Trade Agreement.
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March 2026
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"Dependence on China for certain raw materials remains a vulnerability"
Jubilant Biosys - a Noida-based Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO), a vertical of Jubilant Pharmova - operates across drug discovery services and the CDMO-API business, with a focus on integrated chemistry-led solutions that support programmes from early discovery through scale-up.
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March 2026
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Kapiva launches Rs 50 Cr innovation fund to build future-ready ayurveda ecosystem
Bengaluru-based Kapiva, India's first modern holistic Ayurvedic brand for millennials, has announced the launch of the Kapiva Innovation Fund (KIF), a commitment of up to Rs 50 crore to support research and innovation in Ayurveda.
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March 2026
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BioAsia 2026 Sets a New Benchmark for Global TechBio Collaboration
BioAsia 2026, the 23rd edition of Asia's premier life sciences and health-tech forum, concluded with unprecedented momentum in Hyderabad, firmly establishing the city's stature as a rising global epicentre for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and TechBio innovation.
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March 2026
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Novo Medi Sciences launches next-gen Varicella Vaccine built on advanced formulation
Mumbai-based Novo Medi Sciences (Novo Group) has announced the launch of NEXIPOX PLUS, the most recent innovation in Varicella vaccine in decades.
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March 2026
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Zydus unveils world's first biosimilar of Nivolumab, 'Tishtha', in India to treat multiple cancers
Ahmedabad-based Zydus Lifesciences has launched the world's first biosimilar of Nivolumab in India under the brand name Tishtha, reinforcing the company's growing capability in advanced biologics and Immuno-Oncology.
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March 2026
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MedGenome expands infectious disease testing portfolio with MetaSeq
Bengaluru-based MedGenome, India's leading genomics-driven diagnostics company, has announced the launch of MetaSeq, an advanced blood test designed to support faster and more comprehensive detection of bloodstream infections (BSI).
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March 2026
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Wysa gets £5.3 M from Wellcome for digital mental health intervention study on adolescent girls in India
Wellcome has awarded £5.3 million to Bengaluru-based Wysa to fund a scale-up study that will adapt a clinically validated digital mental health intervention for adolescent girls living in rural India, a population facing some of the most significant mental health inequalities globally.
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March 2026
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Shukra Pharma receives YEIDA LOI for Rs 600 Cr facility to advance surgical robotics, cancer therapy
Shukra Pharmaceuticals has received a letter of intent (LoI) from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for 10 acres of land in the Medical Device Park, Sector 28, Greater Noida, with a planned investment of approximately Rs 600 crore.
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March 2026
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BizDateUp acquires 5.88% stake in IOTA Diagnostic to scale at-home diagnostic solutions
Mumbai-based BizDateUp, an early-stage venture capital & investment firm focused on impact-led and scalable innovation, has invested an undisclosed amount for a 5.88 per cent stake in IOTA Diagnostic, a med-tech startup pioneering non-invasive, athome diagnostic solutions.
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March 2026
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S&T Minister inaugurates Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Secretariat
The Union Minister of (Independent State Charge) for Science and Technology (S&T) Dr Jitendra Singh recently inaugurated the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Secretariat by unveiling the inaugural curtain, marking the official opening of a new milestone in India's biotechnology journey.
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February 2026
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US announces $50 B in awards to strengthen rural healthcare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts legislation (Public Law 119-21) to strengthen and modernise healthcare in rural communities across the country.
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February 2026
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WHO unveils Traditional Medicine Global Library
At the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluding recently in New Delhi, WHO unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library (GL), a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to indigenous knowledge.
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February 2026
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Telangana sets global ambition with Life Sciences Policy 2026-30 targeting $25 B investments
The Government of Telangana unveiled its Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-30 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, signalling the State's intent to play a far more consequential role in shaping the future of global healthcare, advanced therapeutics, and sustainable bio-manufacturing.
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February 2026
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WHO reveals major equity gaps in human genomics research
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a new global analysis of human genomics in clinical research, covering more than three decades of studies registered between 1990 and 2024.
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February 2026
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Biotium launches GlycoLiner Cell Surface Glycoprotein Labeling Kits
US-based Biotium, a leading innovator in fluorescent dyes and life science reagents, has announced the launch of GlycoLiner Cell Surface Glycoprotein Labeling Kits for rapid, selective, and covalent labeling of cell surface glycoproteins.
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