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Prudential HCL Health gets IRDAI licence, becomes India’s 8th standalone health insurer
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod as a standalone health insurer, marking India's third new insurance entrant of 2026.
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
Generics must not be imperiled over data protection: Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr Reddy's Laboratories
Dr Reddy's chairman, Satish Reddy, has raised concerns about compromising India's competitive edge in generics for foreign investments. He stresses the importance of aligning capital with developmental needs and enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. Advocating for a national mission akin to China's, he highlights the necessity of structured government procurement to stimulate drug innovation and underscores AI's transformative role in drug discovery, contingent on adaptive regulatory systems.
ITC enters cola business to add more fizz to beverages portfolio
India's carbonated soft drinks market is intensifying as ITC launches a premium sugar-free Coconut Cola, aiming to compete with global giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. This move follows Reliance Industries' aggressive pricing strategy with its revived Campa brand. ITC plans to expand its beverage offerings, focusing on the premium, health-conscious segment, which is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing consumer preference for low- and no-sugar options.
Mankind Pharma partners Denovo Sciences for AI-led drug discovery
Mankind Pharma has partnered with Denovo Sciences to accelerate drug discovery using artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to significantly cut down early research timelines, enhance the quality of potential drug candidates, and ensure only the most promising ones advance. By combining Mankind Pharma's R&D prowess with Denovo's AI platform, the companies expect to bring effective and accessible treatments to patients faster, marking a significant step in innovation-driven research.

Prudential-HCL joint venture becomes India’s eighth standalone health insurer
The regulator's approval anchors a massive overhaul of the multinational's domestic strategy following its recent announcement of a proposed ₹3,500-crore acquisition of Bharti AXA Life.

Stocks to Watch for July 2: Coal India, Bharti Airtel, NMDC, Lupin, Indian Bank and more
From Bharti Airtel's NBFC launch to Lupin's EMA approval and Coal India's operational update, here are the stocks to track ahead of Thursday's trading session.
Sai Parenterals arm signs OTC medicines supply agreement with Australian pharmacy network
In a deal worth Rs 1300 crore

Yash's Toxic Unveils 'Ladies & Ladies' Teaser Featuring Star-Studded Female Cast
Shot in Kannada and English, the film will also be dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.