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New Delhi: Vehicle registrations, a proxy for retail sales, increased 18% from a year earlier in January to 2.72 million units thanks to sustained demand after tax cuts last year and improved cash flows in rural markets.Passenger vehicle sales rose by 7.2% to cross the half million mark in registrations last month, two-wheeler and commercial vehicle registrations grew by 21% and 15%, respectively, showed data collated by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (Fada) from the government's Vahan portal. Tractor sales rose 23% in January. Demand for construction equipment though continued to remain under pressure, declining by 21% on a high base.Auto sales had remained modest for most of calendar 2025, prior to the cuts in goods and services tax (GST) with effect from September 22. This led to a drop in vehicle prices, sparking a sales spurt.128172478 "January has delivered a strong, broad-based start to the calendar year," said CS Vigneshwar, president, Fada. ...

New Delhi: A new study published in 'The Lancet Regional Health' says that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels. This suggests that it could misrepresent the true burden of diabetes in the country.The problem is higher in regions with high prevalence of anemia, hemoglobinopathies and red blood cell enzyme (G6PD) deficiency, according to the study."Relying exclusively on HbA1c can result in misclassification of diabetes status," said professor Anoop Misra, corresponding author and chairman of Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes. "Some individuals may be diagnosed later than appropriate, while others could be misdiagnosed, which may affect timely diagnosis and management. Similarly, monitoring of blood sugar status may be compromised." The review is based on extensive data and questions the reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitor...

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New Delhi: Spiralling healthcare costs in India have caught the attention of political leaders. With an aim to address the ever increasing out of pocket medical expenses, Member of Parliament (MP) Ajeet Gopchade has introduced the National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission bill, 2026 that-seeks to establish an independent National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission which will be empowered to fix, regulate and oversee medical charges, ensure mandatory public disclosure of approved rates, adjudicate complaints related to overcharging and enforce compliance through penalties and refunds."I have, respectfully submitted-the National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission Bill, 2026 to further advance fairness, transparency, and affordability in healthcare for our countrymen," Gopchade told ET.The bill proposes to establish an independent National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission, to be chaired by a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, with corres...

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