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.
Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says move will help India become self-reliant in manufacturing key drugs. Most raw materials were so far imported from China.
On 26 April, China suspended for 15 days cargo flights by Sichuan Airlines that transports medical supplies to India. India imports 70% of its pharmaceutical raw materials from China.
Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
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