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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 22 MIN

Overhauling drugs law, Maha's new bike taxi rules, and Tata Sons' chairman

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First, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a bill being brought by the government to replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940. She talks about the bill, why it requires an overhaul and why the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry is opposing the new bill. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Ishika Gupta about Maharashtra's new bike and taxi rules and how they will impact food delivery and quick commerce platforms which initially operated largely under central consumer and social security laws. (11:19)Lastly, we talk about Tata Trusts starting the process of finding a successor to N Chandrasekaran, who will step down as chairman of Tata Sons when his current term ends in 2027. (18:50)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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