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India Over the course of his 40-year career, oncologist Dr Ramakant Deshpande has taken an active role in the evolution of cancer care in India and in 2017 he became the executive chairman of the Asian Cancer Institute, a cancer care centre aimed at delivering quality care while addressing affordability. He…

India Ayushman Bharat, launched in 2018, is a monumental scheme addressing the lack of healthcare accessibility and affordability for over 500 million people in India. Dr Indu Bhushan, Ayushman Bharat’s inaugural CEO, explains how the scheme was swiftly implemented, utilizing socio-economic caste census data to determine eligibility inclusively; how it reduces…

India India’s chemical industry is of vital importance to several industries, including pharmaceuticals, and exported USD 30.18 billion worth of products in 2022-23. Chemexcil’s Raghuveer Kini discusses his industry’s key role in global supply chains, his association’s strategic goals and achievements, and the need for continued international collaboration.   In essence,…

India Pratima Reddy, GM at Merck Healthcare India reviews the importance of Merck’s Indian affiliate, discusses the recent reforms that have contributed both to improving patient access and to fostering foreign investments and innovation, and explains the representation of Merck’s portfolio in the country, and how the company navigates the local…

India The Indian pharma industry has demonstrated spectacular growth based on its strength as a global generics manufacturer. Yet Indian pharma is not merely resting on its laurels. After shining through the COVID-19 pandemic and despite recent quality issues, the country’s pharmaceutical sector is looking to refocus its efforts on innovation…

India Sandeep Verma shares his journey of establishing Bayer’s consumer healthcare division in India and reflects on the challenges faced during the division’s inception amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of trust in collaborations with manufacturing units. He delves into Bayer’s strategies for market expansion, dispelling myths about self-care in…

India India’s pharma industry has big dreams. At the recent Annual Summit of Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) the nation’s policymakers, academicians, industry leaders, innovators, and scientists gathered to set out their industry’s trajectory up to 2047. Based on discussions at the conference and a comprehensive new OPPI report,…

India Peter DeYoung shares the significance of Indian giant Piramal Pharma’s recent demerger from its parent company and its current strategic focus on organic growth, brownfield expansions, and “complex hospital generics.” DeYoung also touches on what brought him from the world of consulting and private equity to a family-owned Indian pharma…

India As secretary general of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) Sudarshan Jain represents the interests of 25 leading Indian pharmaceutical companies, both at home and abroad. He outlines the association’s focus on quality, innovation, and global reach, why the IPA is aiming to position India as a global benchmark for pharma…

India The IDMA’s Daara Patel outlines the association’s role in representing the diverse voices of the Indian pharmaceutical sector, advocating for manufacturers of all sizes. He explores the challenges and initiatives around aligning with global standards, addressing issues like regulatory complexities and the shift towards biologics. Patel also uncovers the Indian…

India Indian pharma companies have been building a broader presence in LatAm markets over the past two decades. With well-established trade relations already in place, the region offers a series of unique opportunities that have led India to become its fifth-largest supplier of pharmaceuticals and attracted widespread Indian investments in local manufacturing…

India The top 10 Indian pharma companies ranked by market capitalization as of June 2023, compiled by Global Data. Way out in front is Sun Pharma, followed by Dr Reddy’s and Cipla. Made with Visme Infographic Maker