Pharma generics: Semaglutide patent expiry to open Rs 50-billion opportunity; Indian players eye FY27 boost

[ad_1] The impending patent expiry of semaglutide drugs across India, emerging markets and select regulated markets such as Canada and Brazil is expected to create a revenue opportunity of more than Rs 50 billion for generic pharmaceutical companies over the next 12 to 15 months, according to an industry update by Systematix Institutional Research.The report…

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India Equity Strategy 2026: Capex revival likely to gain momentum; defence, capital goods, infrastructure set to benefit

[ad_1] India’s capital expenditure upcycle is showing early but credible signs of revival, with several investment-linked sectors likely to benefit over the next two to three years, according to Antique Stock Broking’s India Equity Strategy 2026. Improving macroeconomic conditions, policy support and rising private and household investment are laying the groundwork for a broader capex…

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Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays

[ad_1] File photo: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan (Picture credit: PTI) Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday urged states to adopt a strategic approach to budget utilisation, warning that delays in spending allocated funds result in losses for states and hamper the timely release of subsequent central instalments. Addressing a review meeting with…

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Bioenergy boost: India has 132 CBG plants operational nationwide; output touches 920 tonnes per day

[ad_1] India has set up 132 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants with a combined production capacity of 920 tonnes perday, with more capacity being added under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on X.In a social media post, the minister said the CBG…

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EV ecosystem reform: Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

[ad_1] The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number…

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Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra gets DGCA nod for 24X7 operations

[ad_1] The Sindhudurg Airport in the Konkan region of Maharashtra has received aviation safety regulator DGCA’s approval for round-the-clock operations, including during low visibility and adverse weather conditions, a statement by IRB Infrastructure Developers said. The airport, operated by IRB Infrastructure, started commercial operations in October 2021. “The approval for 24×7 all-weather operations significantly enhances…

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Rupee in 2026: After 5% fall in 2025, where is the currency headed? Here’s what SBI says

[ad_1] In 2025, rupee fell almost 5% against US dollar, recording its weakest annual performance since 2022. However, 2026 is expected to change that, SBI predicted.Even as dollar weakened and most global currencies gained ground last year, rupee underperformed.According to a recent report by SBI Funds Management, the currency was weighed down by “muted foreign…

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