Healthcare Special
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Can the explosive growth in telemedicine sustain?
Telemedicine has been around in India for over two decades, but got a shot in the arm amid the coronavirus lockdown. What happens after the pandemic blows over?
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From mosquito eradication to Covid-19 surveillance
How Telangana-based Marut Dronetech, a startup that uses IoT, AI and drones, re-engineered its technology to fight the pandemic
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These Indian-made robots disinfect rooms, connect patients to doctors
Bengaluru startup Invento Robotics, whose earlier focus was in banks and hotels, has pivoted to create robots that collect patient details, check temperatures, set up video calls with doctors and disinfect rooms
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India's pharma firms see strong growth
India's pharmaceutical firms reported strong earnings growth for the June-ended quarter, led by higher sales of drugs for chronic ailments and strong business for the API segment. The outlook for coming quarters remains positive, though margins might ease
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How to fix Indian pharma's Chinese import problem
Indian pharma's dependence on Chinese imports can be reduced only by developing a domestic ecosystem that boosts and supports drug manufacturers
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Reinventing Ayurveda for Gen-Z
A bunch of young entrepreneurs is reimagining how the ancient wisdom of ayurveda can be made more palatable for newer generations
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Laurus Labs: In the big league
Starting out as an API player, Laurus Labs has broadened the scope of its businesses, improving its potential to emerge as a complete pharma company
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Even amid the Covid-19 pandemic, top hospitals are losing crores
With patients staying away due to the panic created around contracting the coronavirus, top hospitals are losing big money from postponement of elective surgeries and check-ups
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Why the National Digital Health Mission could be a gamechanger
Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, the government's plan to digitise health records and build a registry of doctors has immense potential--if concerns such as data security are addressed
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Covid-19 vaccine: How close are we?
Experts have estimated that under a fast-tracked process, the vaccine should be available within the next 12 to 18 months. Here's an update on what the leading vaccine makers in India and the world are up to