Author: Herman Copeland

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG has officially signed a definitive agreement to sell its controlling stake in Novartis India Limited to ChrysCapital. The deal marks a significant shift in the Indian pharmaceutical landscape and ends months of speculation regarding the future of the listed Indian entity. This strategic move allows the private equity firm to take charge of a portfolio rich in established medical brands while the Swiss parent focuses…

Georgia’s death care industry stands on the precipice of a historic transformation. State lawmakers are moving to dismantle decades of regulation that forces every funeral director to also be a licensed embalmer. The unanimous passage of a new senate bill acknowledges a massive shift in how families say goodbye to their loved ones. Changing Traditions Drive Legislative Overhaul For generations, the standard path for funeral service professionals in Georgia involved…

The Indian stock market witnessed a massive sell-off today as investors hit the panic button. A wave of selling pressure swept across Dalal Street and dragged the benchmark indices down by over one percent. Technology stocks bore the brunt of the damage amid growing fears that artificial intelligence could disrupt the traditional business models of Indian IT giants. Updates from the trading floor paint a grim picture for the bulls.…