Cipla Q2 profit falls 35 pc as North America weakness hits margins

IANS | October 27, 2026 2:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Pharmaceutical major Cipla on Tuesday reported a 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27, as weaker sales in North America and a sharp contraction in operating margins weighed on its performance.

Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana taking care of India's senior citizens

IANS | October 27, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India's elderly population is projected to reach 23 crore by 2036, underscoring the growing need for a comprehensive support system for senior citizens. The Government’s Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) seeks to address this demographic shift by strengthening institutional mechanisms and promoting community-based support, enabling older persons to lead dignified, fulfilling and meaningful lives, according to an official factsheet released on Tuesday.