India’s pharma industry relies heavily on US market, with $8.07 bn worth of exports in FY 2023-2024. Pharmaceuticals are India’s third largest goods exported to US in dollar terms.
Researchers associated with The Ohio State University found that number of severe adverse events linked to generic drugs made in India was 54% higher than for those made in the US.
India & EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) are negotiating Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that is likely to be finalized within next few weeks.
Report by Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India and Ernst & Young says growth could be propelled by expansion in the domestic market, spurred by India's economic growth.
Nearly 80 percent of small and medium drug manufacturing units in India do not follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements, according to government estimates.
The Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023, is being planned as a substitute for the existing drug law, which was passed during the pre-Independence period.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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