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 Biocon’s Pertuzumab Becomes First Biosimilar to Secure EMA CHMP Approval Recommendation Under New Tailored Clinical Approach Biocon Biologics Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon Limited (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation to its Pertuzumab biosimilar as 420 mg concentrate solution for infusion, under the brand name Pebrilzo®, for the treatment of HER2‑positive breast cancer across multiple disease stages.   The positive opinion follows the review of the marketing authorization application submitted by Biocon Biologics Ireland Limited (formerly Biosimilar Collaborations Ireland Limited), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon Biologics Limited. Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon, said: “The positive CHMP opinion for our Pertuzumab biosimilar marks ...

Chennai, September 22, 2026: Paterson Cancer Center Celebrates Rose Day 2026 with Cancer Awareness and Patient Support https://youtu.be/wBhOiQFJ9ZM?si=JEudyE2K4hajJBPX The 22nd of September is celebrated every year as Rose Day, a special occasion dedicated to bringing cheer, happiness and smiles to cancer patients across the country. On this day, patients are greeted with roses, gifts and personalised messages as a gesture of care, support and solidarity. Paterson Cancer Center (PCC), a comprehensive cancer care centre inaugurated by former President of India, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on June 19, 2003, celebrated Rose Day on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The programme was organised under the auspices of the Cancer Alleviation Foundation (CALF), a charitable trust working towards creating a cancer-free society and supporting cancer patients. The centre functions on the principle of “By the patients, of the patients and for the patients,” with a focus on comprehensive cancer...

 Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Shubh SIP, a flexible financial solution designed to evolve through every stage of life New unit-linked solution combines market-linked wealth creation, family protection and retirement planning within one long-term financial journey Mumbai, 17 September 2026: Financial priorities evolve with life. An individual may begin by focusing on building wealth, later prioritise protecting a growing family and eventually look at creating a planned income stream for retirement. However, these needs are often managed through separate financial decisions. Recognising this need, Tata AIA Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, has launched Tata AIA Shubh SIP, a unit-linked insurance plan (ULIP) designed to bring wealth creation, protection and retirement planning together within one flexible solution. Commenting on the launch, Jeelani Basha, Chief Business Officer – Partnership Distribution and Group Business, Tata AIA Life Insurance, said...

 UTI Mutual Fund and Multipl launch ‘Investment UPI’, creating new category of investment-led spending • New category enables spending balances to remain invested in a liquid mutual fund while being accessible for UPI payments, bill payments and brand gift cards September , 2026, Mumbai: UTI Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading fund houses, in collaboration with Multipl launches ‘Investment UPI’, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. This offering enables users to keep their spending money invested in liquid mutual funds while accessing it instantly for everyday UPI payments.  The proposition addresses a familiar consumer behaviour – money set aside for everyday or near-term expenses is typically spent within weeks yet sits in a deposit account for the entire period in between. Investment UPI seeks to bridge the traditional separation between investing and spending. Unlike a wallet, which holds prepaid money, or conventional UPI, which draws from a bank deposit, Investment UPI chang...

 Launch of Wizz Financial App at GFF 2026 In pic: Masood Khan, Sathish Chandra, HE Abubaker Alkhoori, Abdullah Alkaabi, HE Ali Salem Alkaabi, HE Ahmed Albanna, Amir Nagammy, Sam Nagammy, Krishnan R at GFF 2026. Beyond the Tourist Wallet: Wizz Financial Launches the First Global Cross-Border Wallet Where UPI Meets Remittance - for Every Nationality, Resident and Non-Resident Alike   One App. Every Financial Service. UPI in India for Residents, Non-Residents and International Customers Alike.   Chennai, India, September , 2026 - Wizz Financial today unveiled the Wizz Financial App at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, bringing a comprehensive range of financial services together on a single digital platform.   The app brings together Wizz Financial's technology capabilities with the scale, reach and trust of its India network, which serves more than 5 million customers through more than 360 branches across 22 states.   Through the app, customers can access inward and...

 Chennai, September 2026:   First-of-its-kind initiative in India to enable early detection of retinal damage and help prevent vision loss. https://youtu.be/Jhm_pvAk5n8?si=E5AyctEhCsoDMwJC As per the directions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the pre-launch event of the “Vizhithirai Kaappom” (VKT) Scheme, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, was held today at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), Government Eye Hospital, Egmore, Chennai. The event was organised by MMM Eye Hospitals, with Appasamy Associates as the sponsor, in coordination with the concerned government authorities and ophthalmology leadership. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu. The event was also attended by Dr. Darezh Ahamed, IAS, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; Dr. S. Subramani, IAS, Project Director, Tamil Nadu...