Govt exempts import duty on drugs, food for special medical purposes for personal use to treat rare diseases

The government has exempted basic customs duty on all drugs and food for special medical purposes imported for personal use for treatment of rare diseases. The import duty waiver will come into effect from April 1. Also, the government has exempted Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), used in treatment of various cancers, from basic customs duty. Drugs/Medicines generally […]

Sebi specifies norms for AIF investment in CDS

The Securities and exchange board of India has allowed alternative investment funds) to participate in credit default swaps (CDS) as protection for both buyers and sellers. Category I and Category II AIFs may buy CDS on underlying investment in debt securities, only for the purpose of hedging. Category III AIFs may buy CDS for hedging […]

17-year-old boy gets rid of seizures after doctors remove part of his brain; Read on to know all about this unique surgery

The episodes of seizures often involve increasing the risk of injury, hospitalization and mortality, and poor mental health. It also has a detrimental effect on an individual’s confidence and self-esteem. A 17-year-old got rid of his seizures after a ground-breaking surgery, putting an end to 13-year-old turmoil. The Scottish teenager with epilepsy underwent surgery to […]

Pine Labs may shift $500-m IPO to India

Abandoning the plan to list on Nasdaq, Pine Labs, a digital payments firm backed by Sequoia India and Mastercard, is now looking to launch its $500-million initial public offering (IPO) in India, persons aware of the development said. Pine Labs will do both a primary fund-raise and a secondary share sale in which Sequoia Capital […]

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