ADB to give $300 mn loan to improve urban healthcare service

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:55

"The ADB has approved a USD 300 million loan to support India's NUHM ," an ADB statement said.

Shantanu Khosla to quit from P&G Hygiene and Health, Gillette

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 15:12

FMCG major P&G on Wednesday said Shantanu Khosla will cease to be Managing Director of its two group firms and also exit from their boards from June 30.

Panel suggests a new disclaimer for use in insurers' ads

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 11:55

The report has also recommended that there should be greater transparency and clarity to enable policy holders to understand the boundaries of coverage in their policies.

Nestle challenges order on Maggi noodles recall

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 13:02

Nestle India Ltd has taken issue with an order from regional food inspectors in Uttar Pradesh to recall a batch of Maggi noodles on the grounds that it contained dangerous levels of lead.

New India Assurance launches insurance products in Dubai

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 14:04

The New India Assurance Company Ltd has launched health insurance products catering to individuals and families in Dubai and Northern Emirates.

CVS nears deal to buy Omnicare for more than $12 billion: Sources

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 09:48

CVS Health Corp , the second-largest U.S. drugstore operator, is nearing a deal to buy pharmacy service provider Omnicare Inc for more than $12 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter.

China lifts price controls on most medicines

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 18:16

In a major reform in its mostly state-controlled health sector, China Tuesday announced that it will lift price controls on most medicines from next month in a bid to keep drug prices in check by adopting market-driven pricing system.

Reform implementation to determine rating upgrade: Moody's

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 13:28

Moody's, which has given the lowest investment grade rating to India, named regulatory complexity and weak social and physical infrastructure as challenges before the country.

Insurance regulator's proposal pose brand equity challenge for banks

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 13:22

The Indian insurance regulator`s proposal to make banks sell policies of at least two insurers of each category - life, general and health - has thrown up an unexpected brand equity challenge for the banks, insurance experts say.

DGCA panel looking into norms for checking pilots' health

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 15:22

Aviation regulator DGCA has set a committee to look into the norms for checking pilots' health in the wake of the recent Germanwings plane crash.

Federal Bank offers health insurance of Rs 1 lakh for new acs

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 19:46

South-based lender Federal Bank Monday said it will be offering a health insurance of Rs 1 lakh for all new savings accounts under a tie-up with Max Bupa.

Piramal to acquire majority stake in Health SuperHiway

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 16:55

Piramal Enterprises will acquire majority stake in Health SuperHiway Pvt Ltd, a healthcare analytics company promoted by Indian Hospitals Corporation.