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Syngene strengthens leadership team with 2 key appointments
Syngene International, a global contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has announced the appointment of Maninder Kapoor Puri as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Abhijit Zutshi as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective May 1, 2026.
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June 2026
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NIScPR signs MoU with RIS to strengthen science, technology, innovation, policy and diplomacy
To strengthen cooperation in the fields of science, technology, innovation, policy, and diplomacy, the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS).
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June 2026
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Gaurav Jain steps into COO role at Redcliffe Labs
Redcliffe Labs has announced that Gaurav Jain has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a key leadership milestone as the company continues to scale its operations and strengthen its technology-led, consumer-first diagnostics ecosystem to make preventive diagnostics more accessible, affordable, accurate, and actionable across India.
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June 2026
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ABEC expands Process Sciences Group to strengthen bioprocess optimisation capabilities
ABEC, a global leader in bioprocess engineering solutions, has announced the expansion of its Process Sciences group, expanding its ability to help biopharmaceutical manufacturers accelerate development, reduce risk, and improve productivity across the bioprocess lifecycle.
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June 2026
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Amneal Pharma buys Kashiv BioSciences to create fully integrated global biosimilar leader
Kashiv BioSciences has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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June 2026
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Health Ministry unveils comprehensive guidance document on Diabetes Mellitus in children
In a historic step towards strengthening child health services, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the guidance document on Diabetes Mellitus in children.
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June 2026
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“We want to develop mRNA vaccines for the most prevalent cancers in India”
A unique initiative of the Tata Trusts with a mission to support the application of cutting-edge science to solve societal problems, Bengaluru-based Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) is deepening its efforts towards developing science-based solutions to prevent diseases and improve access to affordable and quality diagnostics and therapeutics in the country.
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June 2026
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Neuland secures development collaboration with LIR Life Sciences for transdermal GLP-1
Hyderabad-based Neuland Laboratories, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in complex APIs, has entered into a development partnership with LIR Life Sciences Corp, a Canada-based biotechnology company focused on scalable and accessible obesity treatments, in advancing its cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) platform.
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June 2026
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IIT Madras announces $7.5 M Menlo Park deep-tech hub to drive Indian innovation into Silicon Valley
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Global Research Foundation has announced the establishment of its first centre in the United States (US), located in Menlo Park, California, marking a significant milestone in expanding India's deep-tech innovation footprint into global ecosystems.
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June 2026
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Oxford and Serum Institute of India to advance development of new malaria vaccine candidate
The University of Oxford, through Oxford University Innovation (OUI), and the Serum Institute of India (SII), have entered into a licence agreement to support the development and manufacture of the new malaria vaccine candidate R78C, based on two Plasmodium falciparum blood-stage antigens (RIPR and CyPRA), for use in clinical settings.
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June 2026
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SynSmart partners with Amporin to develop small molecule therapeutics for degenerative diseases
Mumbai-based startup SynSmart Rasayan Research and Swiss firm Amporin Pharmaceuticals AG have announced a collaboration to develop breakthrough small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of deadly degenerative diseases.
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June 2026
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OMRON Healthcare and Tricog Health strengthen collaboration in India with Tricog CardioCheck
OMRON Healthcare Co., a global leader in clinically proven medical devices for home health monitoring and treatment, has announced the integration of its ECG-enabled upper arm blood pressure monitors with Bengaluru-based Tricog Health's clinically validated AI-powered cardiac triage service, Tricog CardioCheck (TCC).
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June 2026
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India’s Diagnostics Shifts to SELF-RELIANCE & INNOVATION
There has been a flurry of activity in the Indian diagnostics space.
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June 2026
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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission inks new partnerships to boost drug quality and research
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Bureau of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
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June 2026
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Can RDI Fund lead BioEconomy growth?
India’s Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund initiative, operationalised through the Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC-RDI Fund, marks an important move toward financing high-impact, industry-led biotechnology innovations.
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June 2026
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Menstrual hygiene focused startup HealthFab raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A from Atomic Capital
Menstrual hygiene focused startup HealthFab has raised Rs 20 Crore in Series A from Mumbai-based Atomic Capital.
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June 2026
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Cohance Lifesciences ropes in Umang Vohra as Executive Chairman and Group CEO
Hyderabad-based Cohance Lifesciences, a technology-driven, integrated CDMO platform specialising in complex chemistry, ADCs, oligonucleotides, advanced API development and performance materials, has announced the appointment of Umang Vohra as Executive Chairman, effective May 1, 2026 and Group CEO, effective May 20, 2026.
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June 2026
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Aurigene to invest $100 M across Small Molecules, Peptides, Nutraceuticals and Biologics
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services announced a $100 million investment plan, earlier this year, to accelerate growth in its CRDMO services across Small molecules, Peptides, Nutraceuticals & Biologics.
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June 2026
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Emversity and Motherhood Hospitals offer certification.programme in maternal and newborn care
Bengaluru-based Emversity, an industry-skilling and technology partner to universities, has announced a strategic partnership with Motherhood Hospitals, to cocreate and deliver a certification programme in Maternal and Newborn Care for students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions across India.
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June 2026
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Bridging India's MedTech Gap: From Imports to Innovation
India's MedTech sector has momentum, but to compete globally we now need depth, predictability, and genuine value addition, not assembly-led growth.
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June 2026
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CENT deepens partnership with Siemens Healthineers
CENT, the early detection healthcare company founded by Shashank ND along with a team of clinical and operating leaders, has announced the opening of its first clinical prevention centre in Bengaluru.
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June 2026
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Extractables & Leachables in Single-Use Systems: Moving from Compliance to Competitive Advantage?
Single-use systems (SUS) have transformed modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling flexible, modular, and cost-efficient production platforms.
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June 2026
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Terumo India signs MoU with AIG Hospitals to strengthen interventional radiology training
In a significant step towards strengthening patient care in minimally invasive therapies, Terumo India, the Indian arm of global medical technology leader Terumo Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyderabad-based AIG Hospitals to establish a Centre of Excellence for Interventional Radiology (IR) under its flagship 'Elevate IR' programme.
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June 2026
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Livasa Hospitals appoints Kamal Kant Gambhir as CFO
Livasa Hospitals has announced the appointment of Kamal Kant Gambhir as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), further strengthening the leadership team as the hospital network continues its growth and expansion across North India.
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June 2026
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Centre launches Janani platform for maternal and child health services
In a significant step towards strengthening maternal and child health services in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI (Journey to Prenatal, Postnatal and Neonatal Integrated Care) platform at the recently concluded National Innovation and Inclusivity Summit Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future.
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June 2026
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C-CAMP & Imperial College London launch Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor
Bengaluru-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imperial College London, to institute a cross-border innovation collaboration between India and the United Kingdom (UK) that will leverage mutual research and entrepreneurial ecosystems and deepen India-UK ties in the life sciences sector.
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June 2026
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Lakshmee Foundation accelerates healthcare expansion with Rs 90 Cr contribution from Avantel
The Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Avantel Limited Dr Abburi Vidyasagar, has contributed 60 lakh equity shares of the company to Lakshmee Foundation, a philanthropic commitment currently valued at approximately Rs 90 crore to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand access to affordable medical care in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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June 2026
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Axten Hospitals raises Rs 2.5 Cr from PedalStart to expand surgical hospital network across India
Gurugram-based Axten Hospitals, a unit of TAH Global Healthcare, has raised Rs 2.5 crore in its first structured funding round led by PedalStart with participation from a group of angel investors.
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June 2026
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PAGE & 8chili partner to launch India's first AI & VR powered pharma training platform
The Pharmaceutical Academy for Global Excellence (PAGE), an initiative of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), has announced a strategic partnership with US-based 8chili Inc. to launch India's first artificial intelligence (AI) & virtual reality (VR) powered training platform for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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June 2026
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IIT Kanpur names Prof. Anil K. Lalwani as Inaugural Dean of Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced the appointment of Prof. Anil K. Lalwani, as the inaugural dean of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology (GSMST).
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