By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw , Chairperson, Biocon Group India is at a defining moment in its scientific and economic journey. With the establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the country has made a bold commitment to nurture discovery-led research. But for this vision to translate into world-changing innovation, India must urgently address a critical … Continue reading India Must Enable Research-Stage Listings to Unlock the Next Wave of Innovation
From pharmacy to innovation hub: Why India needs a regulatory revolution in biotech
By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Group Last week, the PM stated in his Independence Day speech: ‘We are known as the ‘pharmacy of the world’. But isn’t it the need of the hour to invest more in R&D? Shouldn’t we be the ones providing the best and most affordable medicines for the welfare of humanity?’ … Continue reading From pharmacy to innovation hub: Why India needs a regulatory revolution in biotech
Reappraising India’s Role in Global Healthcare
As the U.S. tightens its stance on bilateral trade, imposing higher tariffs on Indian pharmaceutical products could be counterproductive, warns Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Group. Speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue 2025, she emphasized the risks of disrupting global healthcare supply chains. “A global reset is clearly visible in the form of decoupling and rising … Continue reading Reappraising India’s Role in Global Healthcare
A Stable Budget That Could Have Been More Strategic to Enhance Global Competitiveness
By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Group The Union Budget for FY25-26 is reassuring, as it instils confidence that India is investing in the right areas to drive stable and inclusive economic growth. The eighth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is directionally very positive as it addresses key sectors such as healthcare, research … Continue reading A Stable Budget That Could Have Been More Strategic to Enhance Global Competitiveness
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Writes: Biotechnology is Key to Tech Transformation
Biotechnology is emerging as one of the most transformative fields of our time, offering solutions to critical challenges in health, agriculture and sustainability. For India, the journey toward technology sovereignty in this sector represents not only a vision for self-reliance but also an opportunity to establish itself as a global biotech powerhouse. Economic and Strategic … Continue reading Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Writes: Biotechnology is Key to Tech Transformation
Year-End Reflections: Driving India’s Bio-Revolution
- By Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw India's biopharmaceutical sector achieved significant milestones in 2024, reinforcing its position as a global leader in affordable healthcare solutions. The industry's focus on biologics, vaccines, medical devices, and diagnostics has made a difference to the lives of nearly every Indian and millions more globally. The biopharma sector has emerged as a … Continue reading Year-End Reflections: Driving India’s Bio-Revolution
Budget Needs to Spur Research and Innovation-Led Economic Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget for FY24-25 on February 1, 2024. As the general elections are expected in a few months, this Budget will be an interim one. The economic context in which this Budget will be presented is encouraging. Despite global volatility between 2020 and 2023, India’s GDP grew … Continue reading Budget Needs to Spur Research and Innovation-Led Economic Growth
Year-End Reflection: India’s Biotech and Pharma Sectors Can Catalyse Transformational Growth
As we bid farewell to 2023, it is opportune to reflect on the pivotal juncture that India finds itself in—a moment that holds the promise of transformative growth and innovation in 2024 and beyond. Unleash the Potential of Biotechnology Over the last several years, biotechnology in India has transformed from a nascent sector to a … Continue reading Year-End Reflection: India’s Biotech and Pharma Sectors Can Catalyse Transformational Growth
Scientific Conviction and Passion Have Propelled India to Pole Position in the Space Race
The India Space Research Organization (ISRO) has created history with the successful ‘soft landing’ of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on the Moon’s south pole. The touchdown on the lunar surface makes India the world's first country to successfully land it's space craft on the lunar south pole and the fourth nation to succeed in its … Continue reading Scientific Conviction and Passion Have Propelled India to Pole Position in the Space Race
Budget 2023 lays groundwork for long-term & inclusive growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a well-thought-out Budget that lays the foundation for long-term growth that is both sustainable and inclusive amid global economic headwinds. It has addressed several critical aspects of the economy to establish a conducive business environment marked by macroeconomic stability. The 33 per cent hike in capital investment outlay to … Continue reading Budget 2023 lays groundwork for long-term & inclusive growth