Cheeni Kum? Imported sugar is yet to land, so why is it getting cheaper

Sugar prices have surged notably, straining household budgets throughout India. This dramatic increase is attributed to lower domestic production coupled with heightened festive demand. Although government actions, such as permitting duty-free imports and implementing stock limits, have helped reduce mill gate prices, retail prices still soar as adjustments trickle through the supply chain. Looking ahead,…

Sun Pharma signs US deal to offer ‘most favoured nation’ pricing on drugs

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Tuesday announced it has entered into an agreement with the US government to prioritise access to affordable medicines for American patients. As part of the agreement, signed during a ceremony at the White House, Mumbai-based Sun Pharma, India’s largest drugmaker, will extend ‘Most Favoured Nation’ (MFN) pricing to state Medicaid programmes,…