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Margin play: Why Supertails is doubling down on the lucrative pet healthcare market
With medical services yielding double the margins of retail, the startup is expanding its clinic and pharmacy footprint to anchor itself at the centre of India's formalizing pet economy.
Haleon to invest Rs 2,000 crore to set up first India plant
Haleon is investing Rs 2,000 crore to build its first manufacturing plant in Pithampur, India. This move sharpens its focus on India, a fast-growing consumer healthcare market. The plant will produce oral-health products, including Sensodyne. It aims to reach one billion more consumers by 2030, with 300 million in India. The facility will also cater to export markets.
PE wars to billion-dollar IPO dreams, hospital sector is fighting fit
Major private equity firms are vying for a stake in Cloudnine, a leading maternity and paediatric care chain. This intense competition highlights strong investor confidence in India's healthcare sector. The industry is entering a new growth phase driven by increasing demand, a shortage of hospital beds, and a rise in specialized medical services.
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Sanghvi Movers shares surge over 12%; Jubilant Foodworks down 7%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: ITC, Aurobindo Pharma, LIC, LG Electronics, Ashoka Buildcon, Bikaji Foods, Datamatics, Engineers India, GMM Pfaudler, Happy Forgings, Honasa Consumer, Ixigo, Nykaa, Page Industries, Ramco Cements, Max Healthcare, Prestige Estates, MTNL, Sun TV, Quick Heal, RCF, WeWork, VA Tech Wabag, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. The street will also react to numbers reported by Whirlpool, Apollo Hospitals, Sammaan Capital, JK Lakshmi Cement, Lenskart, Ola Electric and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.
Apollo Hospitals FY26 profit jumps 34% to Rs 1,942 crore on growth across core businesses
Apollo Hospitals announced robust financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. Consolidated revenue and net profit saw significant year-on-year increases. Growth was fueled by its healthcare services, diagnostics, and retail health segments. The company is expanding its bed capacity and focusing on underserved markets.
Mankind Pharma profit jumps 30% on chronic therapy demand in Q4
Mankind Pharma announced a significant 30 percent profit increase for the fourth quarter. This growth was fueled by strong demand for chronic therapies and consumer healthcare products. The company's domestic formulations business is showing a revival. Improved sales execution and the successful integration of Bharat Serums and Vaccines contributed to this positive performance.
Bayer bets big on 'self-care' market to deepen India play
Global pharma major Bayer is significantly expanding its consumer healthcare presence in India, targeting the burgeoning self-care market estimated at ₹40,000 crore. The company is launching new products, including the antacid Alka-Seltzer, and aims to reach 100 million households within four years, positioning India as a top global market.

Stocks to buy: Sagar Doshi suggests Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare, Page Industries shares to buy
The Indian stock market saw a marginal rise amid optimism over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. Nifty 50 advanced 0.11%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 0.17%. Despite this, Bank Nifty fell nearly 200 points, while analysts suggested specific stocks to buy.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: IOC, Astral, Afcons react to earnings; BPCL, BEL report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: BPCL, Zydus Life, BEL, BLS International, Dhanuka Agri, Dredging Corp, Eureka Forbes, Hatsun Agro, Healthcare Global, J Kumar Infra, PI Industries, PNC Infratech, Prince Pipes, Safari Industries, RITES, Trident, Zee Entertainment, Shaily Engineering are among the other important numbers to track today along with result reactions from IOC, IGL, Afcons, Astral and many others. Stay tuned for all the live result reactions right here.
Pharmacy associations to skip strike, major medicine disruption unlikely
India's drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns from retail chemists about e-pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists had called for a strike. However, many pharmacy associations have stepped back, citing public interest and patient access. The regulator assures that issues are under consideration. Dialogue is seen as key to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens.
Samsung strengthens enterprise push with AI-powered Business Experience Studio in Gurugram
Samsung has launched a new Business Experience Studio in Gurugram. This center demonstrates AI-powered solutions for industries like retail, banking, and healthcare. The initiative supports India's digital transformation. Samsung aims to bring these intelligent, connected business environments to more cities. The studio also serves as a hub for creating customized solutions with partners.