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Daimler stops work at its Brazil plants

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2015, 16:11

The Brazilian unit of German automaker Daimler said it is suspending production at one of its four plants for two weeks as a result of a steep decline in sales.

Brazil suspends import of Lupin's antibiotic ingredients

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 20:42

Brazilian drug regulator ANVISA has suspended import of active ingredients produced by pharma major Lupin used to make antibiotics, citing "unsatisfactory inputs" and deviation from good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Petrobras scandal touches Brazil's business elite

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 09:49

Brazilian police began another phase in the investigation of massive corruption at state oil company Petrobras, arresting the heads of two of the country`s most important companies.

Lupin acquires Brazilian drug firm Medquimica

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 21:31

Drug major Lupin Wednesday announced acquisition of Brazil's Medquimica Industria Farmaceutica SA, marking its foray into the Latin American nation.

Brazil`s Petrobras to release delayed earnings amid scandal

Last Updated: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 02:49

Brazilian state oil giant Petrobras, embroiled in an alleged multi-billion-dollar kickback scandal, will release long-delayed 2014 earnings results next Wednesday, the company said.

Cipla to acquire Brazil's Duomed Produtos for Rs 2.6 crore

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 11:42

Pharma major Cipla on Thursday said its UK subsidiary Cipla (EU) will acquire Brazilian firm Duomed Produtos Farmaceuticos for about Rs 2.6 crore.

Brazil's Oi slashes 1,070 jobs to cut costs

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 08:47

The company announced it was making the cuts to reduce by around 20 percent personnel-related costs, and would not proceed with planned hirings.

Moody`s downgrades ratings for scandal-hit Petrobras

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 09:18

International ratings agency Moody`s said Tuesday it had downgraded all ratings for scandal-plagued Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.

Petrobras new chair says will have total autonomy

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 20:07

Petrobras` new board chair has insisted he will have full autonomy as he leads the scandal-plagued Brazilian oil giant through a crisis that cost his predecessor her job.

Petrobras CEO, top brass resign in Brazil amid scandal

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 20:41

The chief executive of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, Graca Foster, resigned Wednesday along with the entire board of directors as the company reels from a massive corruption scandal, officials said.

BPCL-Videocon consortium discovers oil off Brazilian coast

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 13:31

A consortium that includes Bharat Petroleum and Videocon Industries has made a significant crude oil discovery off the Brazil's Northeast coast.

Brazil`s scandal-hit Petrobras says Q3 earnings slide 9%

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 18:41

Scandal-plagued Brazilian oil giant Petrobras announced Wednesday its third quarter profits slid 9 percent compared to the same period of 2013.