Aurobindo Pharma has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Efavirenz capsules, an anti-AIDS drug. The company has received the approval for 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg capsules, according to a company statement. This is the 33rd generic approval given by FDA and 18th in the anti-retroviral (ARV) line. It is the first generic alternative to ‘Sustiva Capsules’ of Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
Shell Global Solutions has signed a contract with the Centre for High Technology, India (CHT), to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of four Indian refineries. The contract, a three-year integrated business improvement programme, was awarded after a two-year benchmarking review on all Indian public sector refineries.
ASUSTeK Computer Inc (ASUS) has launched a wireless music Skype phone, AiGuru S1, priced at approximately Rs 7,750. The phone supports free international calls with Skype and Wi-Fi technology.
Wistron NeWeb Corp has acquired the licence to adopt Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd’s multimedia subsystem solutions in its next generation dual mode (GSM+Wi-Fi) phones.
HDFC Bank has opened a branch at Barrackpore. It is the bank’s 28th branch in Calcutta and its 562nd in the country.
Hi Fashion Clothing Co’s Numero Uno has launched its autumn collection. The range includes sweatshirts, cropped jackets, casual footwear and deodorants.
