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
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
Biology – The New Frontier
Global Bio-India 2024 Inaugural Speech by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics Namaskar! It is an honour to address you today at Global Bio India at a time when Biology is recognised as the most exciting and transformative fields of our time. More than ever before, biology has become the new frontier, a realm … Continue reading Biology – The New Frontier
Budget Sets a Blueprint for India’s Aspiration of Achieving ‘Developed Nation’ Status
The Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a testament to the government’s commitment to realizing India’s dream of developed economy status by 2047. This Budget, an extension of the Interim Budget presented in February 2024, is a pragmatic and balanced financial blueprint that sets the right priorities for the nation’s growth. The … Continue reading Budget Sets a Blueprint for India’s Aspiration of Achieving ‘Developed Nation’ Status
A Budget that Sets the Theme for India’s Future Economic Growth
The Union Budget for FY25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman builds on the Interim Budget earlier this year and sets the tone for next year's Budget. It aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of enabling India to achieve a developed economy status by 2047. This statement of intent is clearly supported by a … Continue reading A Budget that Sets the Theme for India’s Future Economic Growth
Finance Minister Unveils a Comprehensive Budget with a Focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her last Budget before general elections in 2024, has presented an all-encompassing, growth focused financial roadmap that is aligned to India’s aspiration of achieving ‘developed economy’ status by 2047. Growth Oriented Yet Fiscally Prudent The Finance Minister has adeptly struck a balance between fostering economic growth and maintaining fiscal prudence … Continue reading Finance Minister Unveils a Comprehensive Budget with a Focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision
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
It’s Time to Remove Stigma Around Mental Health Issues: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
On World Mental Health Day 2023, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw joined The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF) Founder Deepika Padukone, and Mensa Brands Founder Ananth Narayanan for the TLLLF Lecture 2023 on 'The Future of Balance in Corporate India.' In a freewheeling discussion, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw spoke about the cultural shift needed within corporates for better ensuring of … Continue reading It’s Time to Remove Stigma Around Mental Health Issues: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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