Bio Spectrum - BioSpectrum India June 2025

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India’s Integrated targets Affordable Healthcare Access
Technology is reshaping healthcare, offering new ways to tackle long-standing gaps and expand access. With its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, India is making significant strides to build a robust digital health ecosystem. Flagship initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) are laying the digital backbone for a unified healthcare system, with over 568 million Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs and 350 million health records already integrated. Managing the administration of over 2 billion doses of COVID vaccines, CoWIN platform set a global benchmark for precision, scale, and transparency in vaccine delivery, and is now being repurposed for broader immunisation tracking and health logistics. India’s digital health sector is poised for exponential growth, with a recent BCG report, in collaboration with B Capital, projecting a surge from $2.7 billion in 2022 to nearly $37 billion by 2030. Let’s explore the cutting-edge technologies, key players, and policy shifts propelling the country's digital health journey.

Synergistic INDO-UK FTA

The trade tariff tussle between the US and India seems to have a good outcome. The recently concluded bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is probably an example of opening another door when one was shut.

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Health Ministry unveils national zero MeaslesRubella elimination campaign

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (MR) Elimination campaign 2025-26 on the first day of the World Immunisation Week (April 24-30), marking a significant step towards India's goal of eliminating MR by 2026.

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India inks MoUs with Dubai to advance academic and research collaboration

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE; and Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening collaboration across key sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, higher education, maritime services, logistics, and private sector engagement.

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation joins hands with Wadhwani Foundation

In a significant move to accelerate the transformation of India's research ecosystem, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Wadhwani Foundation exchanged a landmark \"Letter of Intent\" in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Science and Technology Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Zydus invests in Feldan Therapeutics to drive innovation in intracellular drug delivery

Zynext Ventures USA LLC, the venture capital arm of Ahmedabad-based Zydus Lifesciences, has announced its investment in Feldan Therapeutics, a Canada-based early clinical-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering the development of treatments based on intracellular delivery of therapeutics.

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SRV Hospitals raises Rs 140 Cr from InvAscent to augment critical care-backed model

SRV Hospitals has raised Rs 140 crore from InvAscent, a life sciences private equity (PE) fund.

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Shashvi Remedies secures Rs 10 lakh grant from Maharashtra State Innovation Society

Mumbai-based Shashvi Remedies, a pioneer in healthcare innovation, has received a grant of Rs 10 lakh for international patents from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS) under the Government of Maharashtra's Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department (SDED).

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Hearzap unveils Rs 8 Cr ESOP plan, aims to double growth by FY28

Hearzap, a Hyderabad-based provider of complete hearing care solutions in India, has announced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), representing a significant step in Hearzap's journey of collective growth and success.

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Sterling Accuris buys Gujarat Pathology Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre

Sterling Accuris Diagnostics, one of the fastest growing chains of NABL accredited pathology laboratories in India with a leading presence in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, has announced the acquisition of Gujarat Pathology Laboratories, a leading pathology service provider in Ahmedabad.

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TPG acquires 35% stake in Schott Poonawalla from Serum Institute of India

Schott Pharma, a pioneer in drug containment and delivery solutions, has announced that TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 35 per cent stake in its joint venture Schott Poonawalla from Serum Institute of India (SII).

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Dr. Reddy's & Sanofi Healthcare expand partnership to treat Respiratory Syncytial Virus in India

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has expanded its strategic partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited (SHIPL) to introduce a novel drug, Beyfortus (nirsevimab), in India.

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Indian research institutions and Oxford Nanopore to collaborate on genomic CoE

UK-based Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the global company behind a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, has signed Letters of Intent with the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD), and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (BRIC-NIBMG), which commit to the establishment of two new Indian Centres of Excellence (COE) in genomics.

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Intuitive and HSSC come together to strengthen India's healthcare workforce

Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, is working with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), a recognised body under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to support the government’s efforts in skilling emergency healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for qualified personnel.

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HexaHealth closes Series A fund raise of $12 M to redefine surgical care journey across India

Gurugram-based startup HexaHealth, a leading techenabled surgery care platform, has successfully closed its $12 million Series A funding round.

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Lytus Technologies expands healthcare footprint with acquisition of Blod.in

Mumbai-based startup Lytus Technologies has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blod.in, India's first on-demand blood component management and logistics platform (powered by advanced artificial intelligenceAI and machine learning algorithms) currently operational in Chennai and soon to be available nationally.

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SS Innovations International makes historic NASDAQ debut

In a defining leap for Indian medical technology on the global stage, Gurugram-based startup SS Innovations International (SSII), the makers of the indigenous SSI Mantra surgical robotic system, has been listed on NASDAQ, in the US.

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Brain health startup Ivory raises $1M in fresh funding

Mumbai-based Ivory, an early-stage brain health startup, has announced the successful close of its latest $1million funding round. The round was co-led by IIM-A Ventures, the entrepreneurship center at IIM Ahmedabad that incubates, accelerates and invests in early-stage technology startups, and Capital-A, a fund known for backing innovative early-stage startups, which had previously backed Ivory in the pre-seed stage.

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DeepTek's Chest X-Ray AI solution receives CE MDR Class IIb certification

Pune-based startup DeepTek, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered radiology solutions, has announced that its Chest X-ray AI solution has received CE certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) as a Class IIb medical device.

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SunAct opens first facility in Mumbai offering CAR-T cell therapy for solid-state tumours

SunAct - Advanced Cancer Therapies, the oncology startup founded by Dr Vijay Patil and Dr Ashay Karpe, aimed at making the world’s most advanced and innovative cancer care accessible and affordable in the country, has launched its third facility in India and the first in Mumbai city, at the Dr. Gupte Surgical Hospital in Khar (West).

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WHO lays focus on increase in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks

Immunisation efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises and funding cuts jeopardise progress and leave millions of children, adolescents and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi.

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WHO claims health inequities are shortening lives by decades

A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities.

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WHO calls for revitalised efforts to end malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalised efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.

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PAHO & UNOPS to strengthen health systems in Latin America & the Caribbean

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Pan American Health.

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New single-shot vaccine to offer controlled release of multiple doses over 6-months

Pioneering new research is set to investigate a promising vaccine technology designed to remove the need for cold-chain storage and condense multi-dose regimens into a single, controlled-release vaccination.

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PAHO & UNOPS to strengthen health systems in Latin America & the Caribbean

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) have signed a new MoU aimed at reinforcing the collaboration between the two organisations and optimising the execution of health sector projects in the region.

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US launches nextgeneration universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) have announced the development of the next-generation, universal vaccine platform, Generation Gold Standard, using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)inactivated, whole-virus platform.

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US FDA announces expanded use of unannounced inspections

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other medical products intended for American consumers and patients.

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Angola commits $5 M to Africa CDC for health financing strategy

In a strong act of continental solidarity, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a landmark voluntary contribution of $5 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), reaffirming Angola's leadership and enduring commitment to strengthening regional health security and sustainable health financing.

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UK's tech reform to transform cancer diagnosis

Millions of cancer patients will receive a faster diagnosis, helping cut treatment delays and boost survival rates as the UK government rolls out pioneering new technology across the National Health Service (NHS) through the Plan for Change.

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India's Integrated targets Affordable Healthcare Access

Technology is reshaping healthcare, offering new ways to tackle long-standing gaps and expand access. With its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, India is making significant strides to build a robust digital health ecosystem.

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How AI is enhancing medical diagnostics

India's medical diagnostics sector is undergoing a transformative shift, fuelled by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to a report by Research and Markets, the AI-based Medical Diagnostics Market in India was valued at $12.87 million in 2024 and is projected to soar to $44.87 million by 2030, growing at an impressive CAGR of 23.1 per cent.

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Countering Obesity with Drugs Vs Viable Alternatives

A sizable obese population in India is a free ground for multinational pharma companies to launch various anti-obesity drugs.

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"About 10-12 orphan drugs are available for patients in India"

Prasanna Kumar Shirol, Co-founder & Executive Director, The Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), in an interaction with BioSpectrum India, shared his views about the efforts of ORDI in reducing inequities and ensuring that persons with rare diseases have access to the same resources as the general community. Edited excerpts;

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“IPSO expects the govt to help set up infrastructure dedicated to the Indian CRDMO industry”

Due to a lack of a clear and unified industry definition and slow progress, India's Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) industry leaders have joined hands and formed the Innovative Pharmaceutical Services Organization (IPSO), to create a strategic blueprinta roadmap to define the CRDMO sector.

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“IPSO expects the govt to help set up infrastructure dedicated to the Indian CRDMO industry”

Due to a lack of a clear and unified industry definition and slow progress, India's Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) industry leaders have joined hands and formed the Innovative Pharmaceutical Services Organization (IPSO), to create a strategic blueprinta roadmap to define the CRDMO sector.

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We are developing customised solutions aligned with India's regulatory and market needs

US-headquartered Agilent Technologies International has opened its first-ever India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified office in Manesar, Haryana.

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Hospitals Without Carbon Footprints

While modern hospitals are made of high-end technology and sleek interiors, there is an invisible trail of carbon emissions that shadows this pursuit of healing.

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Resolution to Strengthen India's Health Preparedness Framework

Although COVID-19 has ended, the threat of new and re-emerging zoonotic viruses remains, the most recent cases being the Nipah virus (NiV) and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreaks; there is also the risk of accidental or intentional biological threats. Addressing them requires effective surveillance systems and response mechanisms within a health emergency preparedness framework. Strengthening India's ability to identify and respond to pathogens depends on technological breakthroughs in a defined framework, an innovation-based ecosystem, and sustained international collaboration.

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Synergy Between Indian Biotech and Ireland's Research Ecosystem

India, as the \"Pharmacy of the World,\" faces a transformative opportunity to elevate its position beyond manufacturing excellence toward breakthrough innovation.

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MediBuddy names Sidhartha Mehra as CFO

Bengaluru-based digital healthcare company MediBuddy has announced the appointment of Sidhartha Mehra as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Senores Pharm appoints Gautam Shah as President of US operations

The US subsidiary of Senores Pharmaceuticals Limited (SPL), Havix Group Inc. D/B/A Aavis Pharmaceuticals, has announced the appointment of Gautam Shah as President of US operations.

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Ekta S. Chaudhary steps in as Chairperson of Venus Foundation to spearhead CSR initiatives

Venus Remedies Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Ekta S. Chaudhary as the Chairperson of Venus Foundation, the dedicated social impact arm of the organisation.

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Nandakumar Kalathil steps in as Country General Manager for Agilent India

Agilent has announced the appointment of Nandakumar (Nanda) Kalathil as the Country General Manager (CGM) for Agilent India.

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Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital ropes in breast surgeon Dr Ashutosh Kothari

World renowned breast surgeon Dr Ashutosh Kothari has joined Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital as Director — Breast Cancer, Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

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Redcliffe Labs appoints Dr Prashant Nag as Chief Operating & Medical Officer

Redcliffe Labs, India's fastest-growing omnichannel diagnostics service provider, has announced the appointment of Dr Prashant Nag as its Chief Operating & Medical Officer (COMO).

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Researchers in Nashik develop blood test to detect 30 types of cancer

In a landmark advancement for global oncology, a multiinstitutional research team led by Prof Dr Raj Nagarkar, Managing Director and Chief of Surgical Oncology & Robotic Services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC), Nashik, has developed a revolutionary blood test that can detect 30 different types of cancers including pancreatic, lung, and ovarian cancers across both genders, with an average accuracy of 98.4 per cent.

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IASST designs optical sensing platform for detecting cholesterol

A team of interdisciplinary researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed an optical sensing platform for cholesterol detection based on silk fibre functionalised using phosphorene quantum dots.

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IIT-M leads development of new biosensor platform to test pregnant women for pre-eclampsia

An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)-led multi-institute research team has developed a new biosensor platform that can test pregnant women for pre-eclampsia.

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Thermo Fisher accelerates development of biologic therapeutics

Thermo Fisher Scientific is employing an enhanced platform technology and a new CHO K-1 cell line that can reduce timelines to Investigational New Drug (IND) filing from 13 to nine months, helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies overcome logistical complexities within pre-clinical biologic drug development.

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Qiagen expands digital PCR portfolio with new lentivirus solutions

Qiagen has announced the expansion of its cell and gene therapy (CGT) portfolio with an enhanced digital PCR (dPCR) workflow that now includes solutions for lentivirus-based applications, commonly used in the production of advanced treatments such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), a personalised form of cancer immunotherapy.

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Cytiva develops 2 new protein A resins bringing cost efficiency to mAb capture

With the growth and transformation of the monoclonal antibody (mAb) market, particularly with the recent rapid rise of biosimilars, a one-size-fits-all approach to protein purification is no longer viable.

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Waters integrates multi-angle light scattering detectors with Empower software

Waters Corporation has announced that its Empower software now supports biologics data collection and quality control (QC) analysis of multi-angle light scattering (MALS) and refractive index (RI) instruments in its Wyatt Technology portfolio.

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Agilent inaugurates India Solution Center to accelerate innovation

Agilent has announced the opening of its first-ever India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified office in Manesar, Haryana. Designed to provide integrated solutions, this strategic investment marks a major milestone in Agilent's global journey, highlighting strong focus on India as a high-growth, innovation-driven market.

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Revvity fuels future of cancer science with new research solutions

Revvity, Inc has unveiled the VivoJect Image-Guided Injection System as part of its distinguished cancer research and discovery portfolio.

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