Now in its 40th year, the Pritzker Prize is awarded to a living architect who displays a combination of "talent, vision, and commitment." Ninety-year-old Balkrishna Doshi received the award for 2018 in recognition of a career spanning almost 70 years. Founded by Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy --...
India's Torrent Pharma Acquires PA-Based Bio-Pharm
Based in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., announced the acquisition of the generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drug maker, Bio-Pharm, Inc. based in Levittown Pennsylvania. Established in 1992 Bio-Pharm, Inc., has a proven track record in research and development and in the manufacturing of oral solutions, suspensions, and...
Israel's Netanyahu Hails "New Era" in Ties with India
Benjamin Netanyahu, the first Israeli prime minister to visit India in 15 years, accompanied by his wife Sara on a six-day visit to India, were given a warm welcome by Prime Minister Modi. Driving the growing ties is both leaders' shared worldview for national-security and free-markets. Both see Israel's technology-oriented...
Arrow Electronics to Acquire India-Based eInfochips
Centennial CO-headquartered Arrow Electronics entered into a definitive agreement to acquire product engineering and software R&D services company eInfochips Ltd, headquartered both in Ahmedabad, India and San Jose, California. After the acquisition, which is likely to close this month, eInfochips will act as a fully-owned subsidiary of Arrow Electronics. Pratul...
S. Korea's Lotte Acquires Ice Cream Maker in India
South Korea’s Lotte Confectionery bought Ahmedabad, Gujarat-headquartered ice cream maker Havmor Ice Cream Ltd for $150 million in an all cash deal. Privately held Havmor, worked with KPMG, Veritas Legal and Dhruva Tax Consultants, to seal the deal. It is the first time that a South Korean company has entered the food space...
Johnson Controls and Hitachi to Set Up Export Hub in India
Wisconsin-based Johnson Controls and Hitachi Airconditioning India Ltd., will develop and manufacture air-conditioners in its plant near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for sale in the Middle-East and Southeast Asia. Global CEO Franz Cerwinka said, "We also want to expand our manufacturing to export out of India. The Indian operations contribute 12 percent...