Samsung eyes first entry into US stock markets

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 15:47

South Korea`s dominant Samsung conglomerate will make its first entry into US stock markets next year with the listing of a biotechnology affiliate, a company official said Friday.

Biocon shares end higher as arm Syngene gets Sebi nod for IPO

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:37

After surging 2.93 percent to Rs 460 in intraday trade, shares of Biocon ended at Rs 453.75, up 1.53 percent on the BSE.

Biocon, Mylan drug discovery programme makes progress

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 14:01

Biocon shares were trading at Rs 425.90 apiece, up 0.16%, on the BSE.

Yellen cites lofty share values; little evidence investors should care

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 11:08

ETF fell 3.3% in three days and eventually bottomed in mid-December, having lost 9.1% from its July 14 close. Since then, those stocks have gained 12.5%.

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw elected 1st non-executive chairman of ABLE

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 17:44

The ABLE executive council elected Mazumdar Shaw, who chairs Karnataka's Vision Group on Biotechnology and also serves on the Advisory Council of the Government's Department of Biotechnology.

Biocon arm Syngene appoints Peter Bains as CEO

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 18:09

Biotechnology major Biocon's custom research arm Syngene has appointed Peter Bains as its Chief executive Officer (CEO).

Biocon to file for Syngene unit's IPO in two months: Sources

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 17:54

Biotechnology firm Biocon Ltd could file a prospectus for a share listing for its research services business arm Syngene International within the next two months, two sources directly involved in the process said.

LIC trims stake in Biocon to 3%

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 16:06

State-owned LIC has cut its stake in Biocon to a little over 3 percent by selling more than two percent stake for over Rs 162 crore in the biotechnology major.

Indian biotech aiming to be $100 bn sector by 2025: Shaw

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 19:37

If farmers are to become prosperous you need technology, she added.

Healthy debate required on biotechnology: Anwar

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:33

Considering biotechnology to be area of focus in improving farm productivity, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar Thursday said there is a need for "healthy scientific debate" on the issue.

Anwar pitches for robust regulatory system for GM crops

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:23

Emphasising on the role of biotechnology in improving farm yields, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar Tuesday said there is a need for "robust" regulatory system to address the safety concerns.

Water, land and tech should be judiciously used: Tariq Anwar

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 18:49

Water, land and modern technology should be used judiciously to maintain sustainable agriculture and achieve food security for the country`s constantly growing population in years to come, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar said here Tuesday.