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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicPharmaceutical industry

Topic: Pharmaceutical industry

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

Govt planning regulatory sandboxes for pharma sector to fast-track approvals & drug development

On the sidelines of the Bio Asia event in Hyderabad, BIRAC MD Jitendra Kumar says biotechnology department is planning the sandboxes to 'reduce regulatory uncertainty'.

Trump eyes Pharma for next round of tariffs as 1st set of levies kicks in. India pushes for trade deal

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.

Tariff cloud looming, US study links Indian generic drugs with 54% higher severe adverse events

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.

SubscriberWrites: Pharma industry – Yearning for reforms

Despite the critical importance of the Pharma Industry, no attempts were made to resolve the issues & transform the industry.

Drug regulator tightens sampling norms to test quality of medicines & cosmetics reaching market

CDSCO last week notified streamlined guidelines on sampling, conceded that at present sampled drugs are mostly from big brands and urban areas. 

‘Can hamper entry of new drugs’ — groups raise alarm over IP proposals part of India-EFTA talks

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.

Indian pharma market can more than treble by 2030, says industry report, urges focus on quality

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.

Reporting faulty manufacture to annual audits: How govt wants drugmakers to improve quality

Nearly 80 percent of small and medium drug manufacturing units in India do not follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements, according to government estimates.

Slammed by industry, drugs bill set to get delayed as govt plans fresh panel for review

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.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.