Pankaj Jain leaves AstraZeneca to join The Times of India as Director Legal
Legislative action — a bill, act, or amendment that creates or modifies the legal framework. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
AstraZeneca Head of Legal Pankaj Jain has joined Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) as Director Legal.Jain is a 2003 alumnus of National Law School of India University.He has close to two decades of experience as an in-house counsel. His most significant engagement was his 12 year stint at AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited as the Head of Legal, where he handled commercial litigation, patent litigation, real estate transaction, contract management, and licensing negotiations, amon
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Bar and Bench
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right