The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms

The U.S. Trade Representative highlighted IP challenges in India in its annual Special 301 report released last month The story so far: The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said in a report released last month that India was one of the most challenging major economies as far as IP protection and enforcement is concerned. It has … Read more

Biocon’s arm to acquire Viatris’ Biosimilars Assets for up to $3.33 billion

Biopharmaceutical company Biocon on Monday announced that the board of directors of Biocon Biologics Limited, a material subsidiary of Biocon Limited, has approved the proposed acquisition of biosimilars assets of Viatris Inc. The transaction is subject to necessary regulatory and other approvals. Viatris will receive consideration of up to $3.335 billion, including cash up to … Read more

Pharma industry likely to grow to $130 billion by 2030: Industry leaders

The pharmaceutical sector in the country can grow to USD 130 billion by 2030, industry captains said on Friday. He, along with other industry leaders, participated in a ‘CEOs Conclave’ as part of ‘BioAsia 2022’, the Telangana government’s flagship annual life sciences convention that concluded on Friday. “I think USD 130 billion by 2030 is … Read more

Ajanta Pharma decides to buyback again

The Company’s board is scheduled to meet on December 28, 2021 to take the decision. Key points to note – This is 3rd year in a row. Previous ones being Jan-Mar 2019 and Nov-Dec 2020. Jan – Mar 2019: Rs 100 crore at Rs 1,300 per share as against the then prevailing price of around … Read more

Eris Lifesciences enters into insulin segment

Eris has formed a JV with MJ Biopharm for this purpose. Key points to note – Eris will hold 70% of the JV and MJ 30%. MJ is also getting Rs 15 crore as one time lump sum licence fee. MJ will be responsible for development of products and Eris marketing of those. JV seems … Read more

IPCA buys additional 16.73% in Lyka. Triggers open offer

IPCA already owns 9.84% of Lyka. Besides, IPCA’s promoters separately held 1.18% in Lyka. It has now bought additional 16.73% from Lyka’s shareholders taking it’s total stake to 26.57% (excluding the above 1.18%). Key points to note – In line with the regulations, the transaction has kicked an open offer of additional 26% at the … Read more