New Delhi| With rising inflation and costs, everyday goods manufacturing companies i.e. FMCG may face lower sales during the third quarter (October-December). This could leave them with less than 10 per cent of their revenue. There is also a possibility of impact on the operating profit of companies.

FMCG companies believe that their revenue is being affected due to reduced urban demand. One reason for this could be that due to rising costs of commodities like copra, vegetable oil and palm oil, many companies have increased the prices of products in the December quarter. The price hike came at a time when their sales in the urban market declined due to reduced consumption due to high food inflation.

The rural market, which contributes a little more than one-third of the FMCG market, is performing better. Its operating profit could remain flat, Dabur says, as it has faced inflation constraints in some areas. Rural consumption for FMCG in the December quarter was good compared to cities.

Lucknow| 15 IPS officers have been transferred in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to the order, SPs of Jaunpur, Kasangaj, Ballia, Siddharthnagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Deoria, Bahraich Hathras and Barabanki have been transferred. Apart from this, Deputy Commissioner of Police of Lucknow and Kanpur Commissionerate has also been transferred. The transfer order states that Indian Police Service officers are transferred. Jaunpur Superintendent of Police Dr. Ajay Pal is posted as Additional Police Commissioner Prayagraj Commissionerate in-charge. Apart from this, Ambedkar Nagar SP Dr. Kaustubh has been made the Superintendent of Police of Jaunpur and Lucknow Commissionerate Deputy Commissioner of Police Keshav Kumar has been made the SP of Ambedkar Nagar.

Kasganj SP Aparna Rajat Kaushik has been made SP Amethi. Kanpur Commissionerate Deputy Commissioner of Police Ankita Sharma has been sent to SP Kasganj, Amethi Superintendent of Police Anup Kumar Singh to Senanayak, 35th Corps PAC Lucknow.

Ballia Superintendent of Police Vikrant Veer has been arrested by SP Deoria, Lucknow Commissionerate Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr. Omveer Singh to SP Ballia, Lucknow Commissionerate Deputy Commissioner of Police Ramanayan Singh to SP Bahraich, Barabanki Superintendent of Police/Additional Superintendent of Police Chiranjeev Nath Singh to SP Hathras, Siddharthnagar SP Prachi Singh to Senanayak, 32nd Corps PAC Lucknow, Dr. Abhishek Mahajan has been made SP Siddharthnagar, Deoria Superintendent of Police Sankalp Sharma has been made DCP Lucknow, Bahraich Superintendent of Police Vrinda Shukla has been made SP Women and Child Protection UP and Hathras Superintendent of Police Nipun Aggarwal has been made DCP Lucknow.

Mumbai: The Indian oncology test market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2% through 2033, according to a report by data and analytics firm GlobalData. This growth reflects the increasing demand for advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment fueled by India’s aging population, environmental factors, and evolving lifestyle habits.

Rising Cancer Cases: A Societal and Medical Challenge

India faces a significant cancer burden, with over one million new cases diagnosed annually and 900,000 fatalities reported each year. The country accounted for more than 3% of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) oncology testing market in 2024, underscoring its growing prominence in the regional healthcare landscape.

Barriers to Adoption of Advanced Diagnostics

Despite the expanding demand, India’s oncology diagnostics sector faces several challenges, including:

• Limited Access: Many rural and underserved areas lack access to quality diagnostic facilities.
• High Costs: Cutting-edge technologies like precision medicine and genomic testing remain expensive.
• Infrastructure Deficits: Inadequate facilities and a shortage of trained professionals hinder widespread adoption of innovations such as AI-assisted diagnostics and minimally invasive therapies.

Role of Customized Diagnostics

Shreya Jain, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, highlights the potential of customized diagnostics tailored for Indian genetic profiles. Genomic testing, calibrated for Indian cohorts, could improve risk stratification and enhance the accuracy of early diagnosis. This personalization ensures treatments align with the unique genetic makeup of Indian patients, potentially increasing survival rates and contributing to global cancer research advancements.

Government Initiatives: A Catalyst for Growth

Several government initiatives are bolstering the sector:

1. National Cancer Control Programme: Focused on cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and palliative care.
2. Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Providing financial assistance for cancer treatments, particularly for underserved populations.

These programs aim to expand access to diagnostics and treatments, making cutting-edge oncology services more inclusive.

Opportunities for Industry Players

According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the Indian cancer diagnostic market offers a bright outlook for businesses, presenting opportunities for innovation and investment. Companies entering this space can leverage India’s focus on healthcare modernization, supported by state-of-the-art research and funding for novel solutions.

Emerging Trends in Oncology Testing

1. AI-Assisted Diagnostics: Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in identifying cancerous tissues.
2. Precision Medicine: Offering treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles.
3. Minimally Invasive Technologies: Reducing recovery times and improving patient outcomes.

India’s oncology test market is at a crucial juncture, driven by the dual forces of rising cancer prevalence and increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure. While challenges related to cost, access, and technology adoption remain, the focus on innovative diagnostics and government support paves the way for sustained growth. This market not only addresses India’s healthcare needs but also positions the country as a global hub for oncology research and diagnostics.

Lucknow|  Health and Medical Secretary Ranjan Kumar said that as per the intention of Chief Minister Yogi, the work of creating health unique IDs of the people of the state is going on on war footing in the entire state under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDS). In such a situation, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in building various units of ABDS in the entire country. Among these, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the entire country in terms of Abha ID, Health Professional Registry, Health Facility Registry, 100 Microsoft Project, Scan and Share module, while it ranks second in the entire country in electronic health records.

Secretary Ranjan Kumar said that Abha has been implemented in the state for the last one year under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Till now the state is at the first position in the entire country by making about 12.45 crore Abha IDs. At the same time, Maharashtra is at second place, where till now about 5.46 crore Abha IDs have been made. Similarly, health workers of various medical systems related to health services like doctors, nurses, CHOs, ANMs, ASHAs etc. are being registered in the Health Professional Registry (HPR). So far 74,789 registries have been done and currently the state ranks first in the entire country. At the same time, Karnataka is in second place, where about 58,919 health professional registries have been created so far.

Health and Medical Secretary Ranjan Kumar further said that all medical institutions, hospitals, health centres, sub-centers, private hospitals, clinics, diagnostic etc. are to be registered in the Health Facility Registry (HFR). So far, 61,015 Health Facility Registry have been registered Facilities. In this matter also, currently Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the country.

100% registration of all government medical institutions, hospitals and sub-centers of the state has been done. Karnataka is in second place, where registry of about 60,743 health facilities has been created so far. The difficulties in registration in government hospitals are being successfully reduced through the Scan and Share module operated under ABDM.

In government hospitals, the patient or attendant is registering to reduce the OPD registration by scan and share module to about 5 minutes. Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the entire country in scan and share module. Currently patients are being benefited while creating more than 1.42 crore tokens, while in second place is Bihar, where more than 95 lakh tokens have been created.

Out of the 100 microsite project implemented by the National Health Authority of the Government of India, 35 microsites are being operated in the state. Microsite has been implemented for the adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in the private sector. At present, maximum health records are being added from the state itself. In this, the capital Lucknow is the first Microsoft in the country, which has first achieved the set target. Through this, not only facilities are being provided to the patients, but the medical system is being made more transparent and simple by better queue management, hospital management and data management in the hospitals.

To create Electronic Health Records (EHR/PHR), it is necessary to have Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Complementary Health Management Information in the hospital, through which the flow and data of the patient can be managed locally in the hospital.

Lab information system is being integrated in various hospitals to create electronic health records in the state. About 5.25 crore electronic health records have been created so far in the state. At present the state ranks second in India. Whereas, in first place is Andhra Pradesh, which has so far created 5.32 crore electronic health records. The Secretary said that soon the state will be at first place in the entire country in making electronic health records.