‘Misleading claim will attract…’: Ayush ministry warns ayurvedic drugmakers after Patanjali’s ads debacle

The Ministry of Ayush reportedly issued a warning to all Ayurvedic, siddha, unani, and homoeopathic drugmakers after the Supreme Court pulled up Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in connection with a misleading advertisements case.

According to News 18, the Ayushi ministry issued the warning, asking the drugmakers to…
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Company Gets Show Cause Notice From GST Authority Over Rs 27 Crore Tax Claim

A show cause notice has been issued to Patanjali Foods from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence over a Rs 27.5 crore tax claim.

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More Trouble For Patanjali: Patanjali Foods has faced another jolt…
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Source: https://www.india.com/business/patanjali-gets-show-cause-notice-from-gst-authority-over-rs-27-crore-tax-claim-baba-ramdev-goods-and-services-tax-6888063/amp/

Politicos and officials must ensure stringent regulation of drugs, foods

There is something wrong, terribly wrong, with regulation in India. Either it is so onerous and cumbersome that entrepreneurs get exasperated with the procedural rigors; or it is so lax that it looks like the authorities have let certain sectors do whatever businesses they want to do. The recent cases regarding misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved Limited and allegations of substandard goods and masalas with dangerous ingredients highlight the pathetic state of regulation in the…
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Source: https://www.bizzbuzz.news/amp/industry/pharma/politicos-and-officials-must-ensure-stringent-regulation-of-drugs-foods-1310251

Patanjali Foods to evaluate proposal to buy Patanjali Ayurved’s non-food business

New Delhi: Patanjali Foods Ltd, which is mainly into edible oils, on Friday said it will evaluate a proposal to acquire the non-food business of promoter group Patanjali Ayurved, led by Baba Ramdev.In a regulatory filing, Patanjali Foods informed that its board has discussed the initial proposal received from Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for a sale of the latter’s non-food business undertaking to the company.”The board accorded its in-principle approval for evaluating the most efficient mode of…
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Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/patanjali-foods-to-evaluate-proposal-to-buy-patanjali-ayurveds-non-food-business-2996892

Patanjali Foods Mulls Acquisition Of Dental, Personal Care From Parent

Patanjali Foods Ltd. on Friday said that it will evaluate a proposal to acquire the non-food business of promoter group, Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. While the company did not mention the categories of non-food products it plans to acquire, it will consider acquiring products falling into dental care, household care and personal care categories, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who spoke with NDTV Profit on the condition of anonymity. The Ayurvedic division—which includes…
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Source: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/amp/business/patanjali-foods-mulls-acquisition-of-dental-personal-care-from-parent

The case against Patanjali, space tourism, and Sam Pitroda controversy

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath joins us to talk about the petition that was filed by the Indian Medical Association against Patanjali, claiming that their advertisements violated the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act.
Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt talks to us about Blue Origin, a private space company owned by Jeff Bezos, giving people a chance to experience space travel. (9:00)
And finally, we talk about Sam Pitroda’s comments on the US’s…
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Source: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/the-case-against-patanjali-space-tourism-and-sam-pitroda-controversy/9289362/

Supreme Court Widens Probe to FMCG Sector After Patanjali Misleading Ads Case

In the wake of the Patanjali misleading ads case, the Supreme Court has extended its scrutiny to encompass the practices of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, citing concerns over deceptive advertising practices detrimental to public health. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, constituting the bench, emphasized the need to investigate not only Patanjali but all FMCG companies engaging in misleading advertisements, particularly those affecting vulnerable groups…
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Source: https://r9news.in/2024/04/24/supreme-court-widens-probe-to-fmcg-sector-after-patanjali-misleading-ads-case/

Supreme Court says Patanjali apology in newspapers should be of same size as its advertisements | India News

NEW DELHI: Hearing a case on misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday said that the Ramdev-owned company’s public apology in newspapers should be of same size in which it advertises its products.Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Ramdev, said that an apology has been published in newspapers. But the Supreme Court reprimanded him on why the apology was published yesterday only.The SC said that FMCG firms cannot be allowed to take people of this country -…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-says-patanjali-apology-in-newspapers-should-be-same-size-as-its-advertisements/articleshow/109521055.cms

‘Was Patanjali apology the same size as ads?’: Supreme Court asks Ramdev, Balkrishna | Latest News India

Patanjali ads case: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 23, came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved and asked its managing director Balkrishna and co-founder yoga guru Ramdev if the public apology published by them in newspapers on Monday was as big as their advertisements. Patanjali ads case: A hoarding with an image of Baba Ramdev inside a Patanjali store in Ahmedabad. The Supreme Court was considering a contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved, Balkrishna and Ramdev for publishing…
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/was-patanjali-apology-the-same-size-as-advertisements-supreme-court-asks-ramdev-balkrishna-101713855898803-amp.html

Patanjali Saga: SC Calls Out IMA Over ‘Unethical Conduct’ | Patanjali To Publish Bigger Apology

Updated Apr 23, 2024 | 09:51 PM ISTIn a recent development, the Supreme Court has criticized the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for their alleged unethical conduct in the ongoing Patanjali saga. The popular Ayurvedic brand, Patanjali, has been under scrutiny for making misleading claims about their COVID-19 treatment products. The IMA, a prominent medical body, had previously demanded an explanation and apology from Patanjali for their actions. However, the Supreme Court has now called out…
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Source: https://www.etnownews.com/videos/patanjali-saga-sc-calls-out-ima-over-unethical-conduct-patanjali-to-publish-bigger-apology-video-109539788/amp