Adar Poonawalla

Covid-19 situation in India better than elsewhere: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Covid-19 In India: India is in a better position to tackle the Covid crisis because of the government, healthcare workers and a common goal to tame the virus, said SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.

Jan 09, 2023, 09:02 AM IST

Rising Covid-19 cases in China 'concerning': Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla

We must continue to trust and follow the guidelines set by the Government of India, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla said as he expressed concern over reports of a rising COVID-19 graph in China.

Dec 21, 2022, 14:51 PM IST

People fed up of Covid-19 pandemic, no takers for booster jabs: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

"Since December 2021, we have stopped the production of the Covishield vaccine. We had a stock of a few hundred million doses at that time and of that 100 million doses had already expired," Poonawalla said. 

Oct 21, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Fraudsters dupe Serum Institute of over Rs 1 crore by asking for money in CEO Adar Poonawalla's name

One of the directors of the SII received WhatsApp messages from a person who posed as Adar Poonawalla. The sender asked him to transfer money to certain bank accounts immediately. Believing that it was the CEO who had messaged, the company officials transferred Rs 1.01 crore.

Sep 11, 2022, 09:10 AM IST

Good news! SII in talks with Novovax to develop vaccine against monkeypox, says Adar Poonawalla

The SII CEO Adar Poonawalla has said that the SII is in talks with Novovax to develop a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for monkeypox soon

Jul 26, 2022, 19:04 PM IST

'Never been a better time to be vaccine manufacturer': Serum Institute planning to set up its 1st plant in Africa

Asked about concerns over the rise of monkeypox cases, Serum Institute of India Chief Executive Adar Poonawalla said he believed the "disease was not so infectious", Reuters reported.

May 24, 2022, 12:15 PM IST

Adar Poonawalla invites Elon Musk to make Tesla EVs in India if Twitter deal fails, says 'will be your best investment'

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, has invited Elon Musk to invest in India; this invitation comes amidst reports of Tesla CEO putting brakes on his India plans.

May 08, 2022, 14:47 PM IST

India’s Covid-19 vaccine Covovax available for everyone above age of 12 years: Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla

"A lot of you have asked if Covovax is available for adults. The answer is yes, it is available for everyone above the age of 12," Poonawalla tweeted.

May 05, 2022, 08:32 AM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave: SII slashes price of each dose of Covovax jab, check details here

SII’s Covovax was earlier included on the CoWin portal for inoculation of children aged 12-17 years at private vaccination centres.

May 03, 2022, 19:56 PM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave scare: 'India is now better prepared', says Adar Poonawalla

Comparing the situations and availabilities of medicines and technologies in year 2020 to 2022, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla talked about how India is better prepared for this time.

Apr 12, 2022, 23:11 PM IST

Fourth wave of Covid-19 to hit India? Here's what Serum Institute's CEO Adar Poonawalla has to say

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ‘Alternate Fuel Conclave’, the SII CEO said the reason behind the low number of Covid-19 cases at the moment is that the country chose the right vaccine.

Apr 04, 2022, 21:35 PM IST

Who is Natasha Poonawalla? Kareena Kapoor and Karisma's special friend, who accompanied them in Maldives

Natasha Poonawalla is a name that needs no introduction.

Mar 20, 2022, 22:58 PM IST

WHO approves Serum Institute's COVID vaccine, Covovax

Covovax is a COVID-19 vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the US-based Novavax.

Dec 17, 2021, 20:54 PM IST

SII working to develop COVID-19 booster shot more effective against Omicron: Adar Poonawalla

SII Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla said COVID vaccines for children aged above 3 years will be launched in the next 6 months.

Dec 15, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

World's largest vaccine maker Serum Institute resumes Covishield export to COVAX

Serum Institute has resumed the export of its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' after eight months of hiatus.

Nov 26, 2021, 19:06 PM IST

Vaccine hesitancy in India greatest threat in overcoming COVID-19 pandemic: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla’s family-owned company SII is preparing to resume exports to the COVAX international vaccine sharing program for the first time since April.

Nov 18, 2021, 14:36 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets India's Covid vaccine manufacturers

Representatives from seven vaccine makers - Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma and Panacea Biotech - participated in the meeting

Oct 23, 2021, 17:56 PM IST

PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Adar Poonawalla in Time Magazine's ‘100 most influential people of 2021' list

TIME's profile of Modi says that in its 74 years as an independent nation, India has had three pivotal leaders - Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Narendra Modi.

Sep 15, 2021, 23:52 PM IST

Hope to launch Covovax vaccine for adults in October this year, for kids in 2022 first quarter: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO said, "The Covovax vaccine for kids will be launched in the first quarter of the next year most likely in January-February."

Aug 06, 2021, 18:52 PM IST