During the October 2023 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the policy rate unchanged and maintained a 5:1 vote in favor of its existing stance. As expected, the tone of the meeting leaned towards a hawkish perspective, emphasizing the priority of reducing inflation to meet the 4.0 percent medium-term target. A […]
Several studies showcased at the recently-concluded Union Lung Health conference in Paris focused on addressing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), ranging from child-friendly medicines to more concise regimens for adults. The Unitaid-funded BENEFIT Kids project presented four key studies aimed at bridging gaps in MDR-TB prevention and treatment for children. These studies, led by the Desmond […]
The primary beneficiaries among the Sensex companies included NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, all experiencing significant gains. Equity benchmark indices were trading flat after initial gains in a highly volatile trade on Friday amid lack of any immediate trigger. In the initial trading session, the 30-share BSE […]