Archives 2025

The US Fed reduces rate by 25 bps, to boost growth amidst moderately paced economic activity: PHDCCI

New Delhi, Dec 11: Amidst moderately paced economic activity, unemployment increasing, elevated inflation level and uncertain economic outlook, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point from 3.75%-4% to 3.5-3.75%, said Mr Rajeev Juneja, President, PHDCCI, in a press statement issued here today.

This announcement was coupled with expansionary monetary policy measures of lowering the interest rate paid on reserve balances to 3.65% (effective December 11, 2025), undertaking open market operations as necessary to maintain the federal funds rate in target range, conducting standing overnight repurchase agreement operations at a rate of 3.75%, standing overnight reverse repurchase agreement at 3.5% and with a per-counterparty limit of $160 billion per day, among others, to ease liquidity conditions, and lower the cost of short-term funding.

This move will reduce borrowing costs for firms and households, boost investment and consumption, and thereby stimulate economic activity, he said.

“Further, the Committee will initiate purchases of shorter-term Treasury securities if needed. This will lead to expansion of US Federal Reserve’s (US FED) holdings of short-term Treasuries to maintain an “ample level of reserves on an ongoing basis”, added Mr Juneja.

“Looking ahead, we anticipate that the U.S. FED will continue to carefully monitor the evolving macroeconomic landscape and adjust its monetary stance as dictated by data. We view this measure as supportive of global financial conditions, with positive implications for emerging markets, including India,” said Dr Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General, PHDCCI.

Beyond Key Unveils Intelligent Workplace Innovations at TechCon Dallas 2025

New Delhi, Dec 11: Beyond Key, a global leader in intelligent digital solutions, made a strong mark at TechCon Dallas 2025, presenting how Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, AI innovations, and modern data solutions are reshaping enterprise productivity. The annual technology conference welcomed global IT leaders, CIOs, digital architects, and transformation-driven organisations, creating the perfect platform for Beyond Key to spotlight the evolving landscape of AI-powered work.

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Across the event, Beyond Key engaged attendees with insights on how organisations can blend Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and data intelligence to modernise workflows, enable automation at scale, and accelerate secure decision-making. The team focused on practical, real-world adoption models that businesses can implement without disrupting their existing digital ecosystem.

“AI isn’t the future anymore, it’s the foundation of how modern teams work,” said Piyush Goel, Founder & CEO, Beyond Key. “At TechCon Dallas, we emphasised how Microsoft 365 and Copilot, supported by Power Platform and strong data governance, are enabling enterprises to work smarter, innovate faster, and make decisions rooted in intelligence. Our focus remains on keeping AI meaningful, ethical, and deeply human-centered.”

Beyond Key also hosted a high-value knowledge session titled “Unlocking the True Potential of Microsoft 365 & Copilot: From Data to Decisions,” covering responsible AI adoption, Power Platform-driven automation, Microsoft 365 collaboration enhancements, and the role of unified data estates in enabling trustworthy AI systems.

With its impactful presence at TechCon Dallas, Beyond Key reinforced its commitment to helping organisations adopt AI with clarity, confidence, and long-term vision. The company continues to work with enterprises across the U.S., India, and Europe, delivering integrated solutions combining AI, cloud, Microsoft technologies, data analytics, and automation to drive sustainable digital transformation.

“TechCon Dallas 2025 wasn’t just an event—it was a roadmap for what tomorrow’s workplaces will look like,” Piyush added. “The conversations we led there are already inspiring how we co-create AI-driven solutions with our global customers.”

ISRO & DRDO Chiefs Grace Centurion University’s 13th Convocation

ISRO Chief & DRDO Leader Join Odisha Governor to Award Degrees to Graduates at Centurion University’s 13th Convocation

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Dec 11:  In a powerful celebration of skill-driven education and national progress, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), India’s first fully functional Skill University, conferred degrees on 3,059 graduates, including 39 PhD scholars, at its grand 13th Convocation. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha and Visitor Centurion University, together with Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, and Dr. B. K. Das, Director General (ECS), DRDO.

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Among the 3,059 awardees were students from the 2025 batch and 183 from previous years, further strengthening the university’s reputation for producing industry-ready professionals through its distinctive skill-integrated learning model.

Outstanding performers were felicitated with top honours. Onyinye Francisca Ajaka received the Visitor’s Gold Medal for excellence in B. Tech Mechanical Engineering (Marine), Sangita Ghosh was awarded the Dhiren Patnaik Memorial Gold Medal as Best Female Graduate in Master of Pharmacy, Saket Raj earned the Peter Renwick Memorial Gold Medal for all-round excellence in Management, and Arpita Mohapatra received the Debendra Pradhan Memorial Gold Medal as Best Graduate in Allied Healthcare Sciences. Seventeen students were conferred University Gold Medals and 33 received Merit Awards.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati lauded Centurion’s unique hands-on learning model and strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders in shaping India’s technological and social landscape. I urge you to remain steadfast in your pursuit of knowledge and use it to drive inclusive growth,” mentioned Dr Kambhampati.

Vice-Chancellor Dr (Prof) Supriya Pattanayak highlighted the university’s commitment to sustainable development and empowerment of underserved communities through innovative, skill-based education. “Centurion University stands as a beacon of inclusion and excellence, dedicated to building a just and equitable society through education,” she remarked.

Dr. V. Narayanan praised the alignment of Centurion’s approach with national priorities in science, technology, and self-reliance. “Centurion University’s emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation aligns closely with India’s vision for a progressive and technologically empowered future. I am confident that the graduates passing out today will contribute meaningfully across diverse fields,” he added.

Dr. B. K. Das called upon the young graduates to advance with ambition rooted in values and ethics. “India is growing stronger each day, a great nation advancing in innovation, development, and global influence. Graduates, move ahead with ambition, but keep your values, ethics, and roots close. The world is waiting for you to step up, to roar with confidence, and to transform lives through your work.” He noted.

The event was graced by Professor Mukti Kanta Mishra, President; Professor D. N. Rao, Vice-President; Professor Anita Patra, Registrar; Dr. Biswajit Mishra, Pro-Vice Chancellor; faculty members, proud parents, and distinguished guests.

In 2025, Centurion University has been recognised with the Prakriti Mitra Puraskar by the Government of Odisha, a ‘Highly Commendable’ certificate in the Nature Positive category at the Green Gown Awards International, and strong rankings in Times Higher Education Impact, Interdisciplinary Science, and World University Rankings. It also secured top positions in the Outlook-ICARE Rankings, including 1st among Skill Universities in India.

Reaffirming its vision, Centurion University continues to shape future-ready professionals equipped with skills, values, and the drive to create lasting societal impact.

Lenovo Launches Enhanced Data Storage Solutions and Services to Enable AI-Ready Infrastructure

Lenovo today announced an expansive series of new data storage, virtualization solutions and data management services, designed to help customers modernize their IT and data infrastructure for powering enterprise applications and AI ready capabilities. Today’s new offerings include new Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile data storage and virtualization solutions, announced in tandem with data management services. Designed to provide a modern foundation for enterprises and mid-size businesses achieving AI innovations, this announcement combines complementary hardware, software and services offerings to help deploy, manage, and unleash the true potential of enterprise data.

Sixty-three percent of organizations either do not have or are unsure if they have the right data management practices for AI, according to a survey by Gartner ®.1  Customer unique data is the differentiation that will drive their competitive advantage and most accurate results, however 80% of storage deployed in the last 5 years is on slower hard drive-based storage (according to IDC reporting) that is not optimized for AI. At the same time, customers are challenged with new virtualization and containerization requirements that demand open solutions. Businesses must mitigate this risk by ensuring their enterprise data systems and practices are modernized for advanced use cases.

“With rapid shifts in virtualization and the growing demand for AI-ready data, many organizations are looking for open, modern infrastructure that can support both. Lenovo’s new storage solutions and services provide that foundation by improving performance, security, and operational simplicity,” said Sumir Bhatia, President, Asia Pacific, ISG, Lenovo“These offerings help customers prepare their data, streamline deployment, and extract more value from their existing environments as they advance their AI strategy.”

“Enterprises in India are moving from experimentation to scaled AI adoption, but many are still constrained by legacy data environments. With our new storage and virtualization solutions, we’re helping customers eliminate these bottlenecks and build a more secure, efficient, and flexible foundation for AI outcomes. Our priority is simple – give customers the agility to modernize at their pace and turn their data into real business impact”, said Amit Luthra, Managing Director – India, Lenovo ISG. 

Flexibility and Choice for Virtualization and Data Needs 

Businesses today need the efficiency and cyber resiliency of their systems to run parallel to performance, simplicity, and scalability with an option to deploy on-prem and hybrid so that the data can stay in place for compliance while AI workloads run where appropriate. Lenovo has introduced new Lenovo ThinkSystem and Lenovo ThinkAgile Enterprise offerings optimized or AI, virtualization and storage bottlenecks, including:

  • Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series Storage Arrays: All-flash and protected Storage Area Network (SAN) block storage systems that are simple to deploy and manage for virtualized environments, improving performance and efficiency for virtualization and data modernization.
  • Lenovo ThinkAgile FX Series: Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) that delivers an open architecture that supports seamless conversion between select HCI solutions without replacing hardware, delivering maximum investment protection and flexibility.
  • Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series for disaggregated storage for Microsoft Azure Local: As a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) integrated appliance provider with Microsoft, we are expanding support for disaggregated external Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN to deliver greater enterprise storage support for virtualization customers.
  • Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series with NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000:   Integrated next generation GPU support to power advanced AI performance capabilities for enterprise inferencing with Microsoft Azure Local.
  • Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series for AI Lenovo’s HCI offering features Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI) software stack to enable customers running in virtualized and distributed containerized environments to deploy, run, and scale AI models in minutes.

Complete Lifecycle Services Optimized for Advanced Workloads including AI  

To help customers fully realize the benefits of their new systems and prepare their data for AI, Lenovo is extending this momentum with a broad portfolio of hybrid cloud and data lifecycle services. These offerings modernize environments, strengthen reliability, and support evolving storage and AI workload demands. This includes Lenovo Deployment Services for ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem to accelerate time to value, along with flexible storage services available individually or through Lenovo TruScale to enhance performance and agility across the data lifecycle.

To guide long-term strategy, Lenovo’s Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services help organizations align on-prem and hybrid environments with compliance, data protection, and operational goals, while Lenovo Migration Services optimize data and workloads by combining cloud flexibility with existing infrastructure.

As part of the expanded Data Management Services portfolio, Lenovo Premier Enhanced Storage Support provides storage-focused, expert-led assistance for critical workloads. With proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and guided issue resolution, customers gain the resilience and protection needed to support AI innovation and hybrid cloud growth.

Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR Hosts Conference on Co-operatives, Development and Higher Education

Dec 11: Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR, an Institution of Eminence, brought together experts, practitioners and students for a conference on Cooperatives, Development and Higher Education at New Delhi’s India Habitat Centre. The day-long programme explored the symbiotic linkages between institutions of higher education, co-operatives, NGOs and Foundations in bringing about transformative socio-economic change. The conference, aligned with the United Nations’ celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives, featured Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. Among the dignitaries who attended the event included Dr. Sudhir Mahajan, Chief Executive, National Cooperative Union of India and Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board, Dr. Vivek Kunj, of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and several others.

Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives, Government of India, said, “Higher education institutions need to build ties with cooperatives and provide them lab-to-field facilities. Educational institutes can partner with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive, integrated cooperative infrastructure and bring a seamless end-to-end ecosystem where all of us are partners in the growth of  rural India”  ”

Speaking at the event, Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, said;

“This conference reflects our belief that higher education plays a vital role in enabling inclusive and sustainable development, and our aspirations of Viksit Bharat.  I am delighted that we had academics, practitioners, and   leaders joined us from all across the country. This conference makes a perfect opportunity for us to explore new initiatives, and I have no doubt that we will find new ways of collaborating across different stakeholders.”

Many of the speakers emphasised the transformative role played by women in India’s cooperative sector, one of the largest in the world. The event reinforced the university’s position as an active convenor of dialogue between the government, academia and the world of practice.

India can become a rule-maker in global BioAg governance: Prof MS Reddy

Hyderabad, Dec 11: Delivering the Inaugural Keynote Address at BIOAGRI 2025, held at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, eminent microbiologist and global BioAgri ambassador Prof. M. S. Reddy, Founder & Chairman of the Asian PGPR Society for Sustainable Agriculture and Professor at Auburn University, USA, called for a nationally coordinated transformation of India’s biological agriculture ecosystem. Addressing regulators, policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and farmers, Prof. Reddy said BIOAGRI has now evolved into “a movement, a platform for collaboration, and a roadmap for the future.”

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Prof. Reddy applauded the BioAgri Input Producers Association (BIPA) for its two-decade-long leadership in shaping India’s biological agriculture sector. “When biologicals lacked identity and credibility, BIPA gave them a community, a platform, and a voice. While others debated feasibility, BIPA built the ecosystem,” he remarked, acknowledging every volunteer, past president and industry partner who contributed to the journey from 2021 to 2024.

Prof. Reddy stressed that agriculture is at a critical inflexion point, with soil fatigue, water stress, climate uncertainties, and global residue challenges affecting both farmers and consumers. In this context, he stated: “Biofertilizers, biostimulants, microbial inoculants and bio-nutrition products are not optional tools anymore. They are pathways for soil regeneration, public health, ecological balance, and farmer welfare.”

He underlined that farmers’ concerns regarding the consistency, validation, and reliability of biologicals must be addressed with honesty and scientific rigour. “These are not criticisms,” he said. “They are truth checks—reminders that our systems must rise to match farmer expectations.”

Prof. Reddy commended the Government of India and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for championing sustainability through initiatives such as: Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY); National Mission on Natural Farming; Digital Soil Health Cards; Biofertilizer & Biopesticide missions; Agri-digital ecosystems and Digital Agriculture Mission 2047

He emphasised that India now has the unique advantage of ancient natural farming wisdom, cutting-edge biotechnology, and extraordinary microbial diversity—a combination that can establish India as a global leader in BioAgri.

Calling for a structured national agenda, Prof. Reddy proposed six imperatives:

1. National BioInput Validation Network – Multi-location, long-term trials anchored by ICAR, SAUs and farmers.

2. BioAgri Standards & Regulatory Authority – To ensure scientific rigour, quality, shelf-life norms and truth-in-labelling.

3. Unlock Public R&D – Move microbial innovations from laboratory shelves to farmers’ fields.

4. Government Incentives for Biological Inputs – Align subsidies with soil health and climate goals.

5. District-Level BioAgri Training & Demonstration Centres – Transparent, on-ground learning for farmers.

6. National BioAgri Vision 2040 – A unified, long-term strategy connecting research, regulation, industry and farmer welfare.

He urged the creation of national and state expert committees, including NRI and global specialists, with quarterly review mechanisms to ensure measurable progress.

Prof. Reddy asserted that India is not just ready but uniquely positioned to lead the global BioAg movement “as custodians of microbial biodiversity and pioneers of both ancient and modern agro-sciences.”

Sharing reflections from the recent Maha Kisan Mela 2025 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, he said farmers are eager for trustworthy biological solutions: “Farmers told me: ‘We believe in biology. Stand with us, teach us, prove it, and walk with us.’ Their words remind us that science must be grounded in people’s lives.”

Prof. Reddy concluded with a powerful message: “Let BIOAGRI 2025 be remembered not for imagination alone, but for implementation, collaboration, and national transformation. Biological agriculture is not just the future — it is our present and our pathway.”

He saluted BIPA for its role in shaping the movement, urging the sector to seize this moment to build a Healthy India and a Great India through safe, sustainable and digital agriculture.

Vivekanand Education Society and University of Mumbai Signing MoU

Vivekanand Education Society and University of Mumbai Sign MoU for Centre of Excellence in Sindhi Language, Heritage and Culture Studies

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Mumbai, Dec 11: Vivekanand Education Society (VES) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mumbai to establish a Centre of Excellence in Sindhi Language, Heritage, and Cultural Studies, which will include a dedicated Vivekanand Education Society Sindhi Research and Development Centre (SRDC). The MoU was signed at the University of Mumbai by Advocate Shri Rajesh Gehani, Secretary, VES, and Registrar Dr. Prasad Karande in the presence of Dr. Shri Ravindra Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai, and Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Ajay Bhamare.

The initiative aims to preserve and promote the Sindhi language, culture, and heritage while strengthening institutional collaboration between VES and the University of Mumbai. The proposed Centre will be housed in a 12,000 sq. ft. facility in a new building at the University of Mumbai and is aligned with the Government of India’s broader mission to advance Sindhi languages. Through academic programmes, research initiatives, and community engagement, the Centre will work toward expanding access to heritage language education and scholarship.

This is a historic milestone for Sindhi’s and a long-awaited opportunity for them to take concrete steps to preserve their language and literature,” said Advocate Shri Rajesh Gehani, Secretary, Vivekanand Education Society. “The centre will enable linguistic analysis and study, digitisation of manuscripts, conversion and transliteration of Sindhi texts into digital formats in Arabic and Devanagari, audio rendering of Sindhi books into audio books, creation of audio-visual educational and research materials, as well as the recording and preservation of oral traditions. It will also support documentation of Sindhi culture, traditions and heritage; archival and preservation activities; academic conferences, seminars and workshops; along with educational and training programs. This model can be replicated in all other states in India, as Sindhi’s are present across the country.”

Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai University, Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni noted that “the Sindhi language carries a rich cultural legacy and heritage that must reach newer generations with due academic and research support. This initiative is not just an infrastructural expansion but a firm step towards the conservation of linguistic heritage,” he said, expressing confidence that the Department will evolve into a national and international hub for research and cultural outreach. “

This landmark collaboration between the University of Mumbai and Vivekanand Education Society (VES), through the establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Sindhi Languages, Heritage and Cultural Studies; along with the dedicated Vivekanand Education Society Sindhi Research and Development Centre (SRDC); marks a significant step forward in elevating, preserving, and advancing the Sindhi language and its rich cultural legacy.

Covestro and XRG commence strategic partnership: Transaction successfully closed

Covestro AG today announced the successful closing of its strategic partnership with XRG P.J.S.C. (formerly ADNOC International Limited, together with its subsidiaries in the following “XRG”). The agreed capital increase of EUR 1.17 billion was carried out as planned, providing Covestro with additional resources to support the implementation of its “Sustainable Future” strategy. 

Dr. Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro, said:

“With today’s closing of the transaction, we can now begin our joint journey with XRG. Together with XRG as a strong and long-term partner, we are well positioned to drive Covestro’s transformation and create long-term value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders worldwide.” 

The closing of the transaction marks the official start of the partnership, building on all underlying agreements and prior regulatory clearances. 

Fortis Nagarbhavi Unveils Next-Gen Mako Robotic Knee Replacement Technology

Fortis Nagarbhavi Launches Next Generation Mako Robotic Technology for Knee Joint Replacements; Inaugurated by South Indian Actress Sudha Rani

Bengaluru, Dec 11: Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi today announced the launch of the Next Generation Mako Robotic System (Mako TKA 2.0), marking a transformative leap in knee joint replacement surgery in Karnataka.  The Mako Robotic System represents the latest frontier in robot-assisted knee replacement surgery, integrating CT-based 3D modellingAI-enabled surgical planning and haptic-guided robotic-arm assistance.

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Designed to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy, the Mako system enables superior implant positioning while preserving healthy bone and soft tissue. This precision translates into reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery, improved functional outcomes, and long-term joint stability, significantly enhancing the patient experience.

Speaking at the launch, Ms. Sudha Rani, renowned South Indian actress said,

It’s heartening to see world-class medical technology is now accessible in our city. The MAKO Robotic‑Arm Assisted Surgery System represents a major leap forward for patients, offering safer surgeries and faster recovery than ever before. My heartfelt congratulations to the entire team at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi for bringing such advanced care to the community.”

Dr. Manjunath Kodihalli, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, said,

Our initial experience with the Mako system has been exceptionally promising. Unlike other robotic platforms, Mako uniquely combines CT-based 3D planning with real-time robotic guidance, allowing us to personalize the surgery to each patient’s anatomy with sub-millimetre accuracy. This level of predictability and precision is what influenced our decision to opt for Mako for our patients. The platform’s precision, consistency and tissue-sparing capabilities are significantly elevating the quality of knee replacement surgery. We are seeing patients regain mobility faster, experience less post-operative discomfort and achieve more stable joint function early in their recovery. Mako represents a transformative step in how we approach joint replacements, enabling outcomes that are more predictable and personalized than ever before.”

Among the early beneficiaries of the Mako robotic system was 60-year-old Mrs. Shailaja (name changed), who was suffering from severe left knee osteoarthritis for 3 years that restricted her daily mobility. The personalized surgical planning enabled by Mako resulted in precise implant alignment and minimal soft-tissue damage. The patient experienced reduced post-operative pain, early mobilisation, and was discharged with marked functional improvement

Another patient, a 54-year-old Mrs. Zeenath (name changed), who had been suffering from left knee osteoarthritis for 5 years, underwent Mako-guided knee replacement using the platform’s haptic precision. The robot-assisted approach ensured balanced joint alignment and optimal bone preservation. Her post-operative recovery remained smooth, and she was discharged with excellent early mobility outcomes.

With the installation of the Mako TKA 2.0 platform, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi further strengthens its position as a regional hub for advanced orthopedic, robot-assisted joint replacement and trauma care, ensuring patients across Karnataka gain access to cutting-edge, precision-driven surgical solutions.

Mr. Ratheef Naik, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, said,

“Introducing the Mako Robotic System represents a major leap in our commitment to advanced, technology-driven healthcare. Robot-assisted surgery ensures consistency, accuracy and better predictability of outcomes, improving both patient safety and satisfaction. By offering this globally benchmarked platform, Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi is ensuring that patients in our community have access to the same advanced orthopedic care available at leading international centres.”

Zydus launches biosimilar Denosumab 120 mg SC – protecting bone health in cancer patients

Ahmedabad, Dec 11: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., an innovation-led healthcare company, with an international presence has launched ‘Zyrifa’, a Denosumab biosimilar. Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody with several indications related to bone health, primarily in the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of skeletal complications in cancer patients. This will provide access and treat patients with bone metastases due to breast, prostate, lung, myeloma, kidney, thyroid, head & neck, and other solid tumours. Metastases, is when the cancer spreads to the bones and other organs in the body indicating an advanced stage of cancer. ‘Zyrifa’ is priced at MRP of Rs 12,495.

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Bone metastases are a serious complication across multiple cancers, significantly impacting patient quality of life. Patients experience pain, fractures, spinal cord compression, reduced mobility, and loss of independence, often impacting their dignity and increasing mortality risk. The condition most commonly affects the axial skeleton (spine, pelvis, ribs), leading to severe complications.

Speaking on this launch, Dr. Sharvil P. Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Limited., said

“With Denosumab 120 mg SC, we aim to bring access, affordability of medication in cancer patients needing critical care. This will help patients to retain mobility, and support them in their fight against cancer”

Population scale analyses and registry studies consistently show high bone involvement rates in advanced disease; in advanced breast or prostate cancer, bone involvement affects 50 -70% of patients, whereas 15-40% of lung, kidney, thyroid, and melanoma cases also develop skeletal metastases over time.

Zydus Lifesciences Limited has been launching a wide range of biosimilars to treat various cancers ranging from breast cancer to prostate cancer, various other solid tumours and blood cancer. The company has also partnered with diagnostic companies.