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Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026-27: Government launches Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme to build global manufacturing hub

A nationwide network of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites will be created to accelerate drug development timelines and enhance research credibility

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026 -27: Pharma sector cheers Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma plan

The Union Budget makes a clear and timely choice by placing biopharma at the centre of India’s next manufacturing wave

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Rs. 1,06,530.42 crore allocated to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Budget 2026–27 accords strong priority to the upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure and medical education

Policy
Policy | 29 January 2026

INDIA-EU FTA unlocks access to $572.3 billion EU pharmaceuticals & medical devices market

Growth across inorganic & organic chemicals, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, soaps and detergents

Policy
Policy | 01 January 2026

Govt. issues draft amendment to remove cough syrups from Schedule K

Once finalized, cough syrups will no longer be available for over-the-counter sale

Policy
Policy | 29 December 2025

Govt cancels registration of popular cosmetic product over misleading claims

The cancellation underscores the regulator’s strict stance against misleading cosmetic claims

Policy
Policy | 16 December 2025

Pharma overhaul: EMA hails “Once-in-a-Generation” reform

The reform is set to modernise how medicines are developed, authorised, and made available across the EU

Policy
Policy | 04 December 2025

Promotion of indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing

PLI scheme for Bulk Drugs has a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,940 crore

Policy
Policy | 03 December 2025

US & UK reach historic pharma pricing pact

The deal aims to address long-standing imbalances in pharmaceutical trade while boosting investment and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic

Policy
Policy | 11 November 2025

Trump clinches historic deal as Lilly, Novo slash U.S. weight-loss drug prices

Agreements mark a major victory in the President’s long-term pledge to lower prescription drug costs for Americans

Policy
Policy | 13 October 2025

IPP organizes panel discussion on "challenges and opportunities in Indian pharma sector" in Hyderabad on Oct. 15

Speakers are: Ch. A. P. Rameswara Rao, National President, BDMAI; Dr. Paidi Yella Reddy, Founder, President & CEO, Sapala Organics; K. V. Rama Gopal, Site Manager & Executive Director, Clariant India; Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Dr. Satyanarayana Thirunahari, Senior General Manager - Process Safety & Engineering, Laurus Labs; and Yadavendra Shalgaonkar, Assistant General Manager - Tube Sales, Alleima India

Policy
Policy | 12 October 2025

AstraZeneca to lower cost of medicines for American patients

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in manufacturing and R&D to support domestic sourcing

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2025

Health Secretary Srivastava chairs meeting with states/UTs on quality and rational use of cough syrups

States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment

Policy
Policy | 26 September 2025

DMMA warns regulatory burden threatening Gujarat’s pharma MSMEs

The association called for an end to the constant issuance of regulatory circulars that make operations unpredictable and capital-intensive.

Policy
Policy | 16 September 2025

FDA launches crackdown on deceptive drug advertising

The FDA is beginning rulemaking to close the “adequate provision” loophole

Policy
Policy | 01 September 2025

India preparing to become hub for medical technology: Pharmaceuticals Secretary

Government policies and competitive industry driving India’s MedTech sector for sustained double-digit growth

Policy
Policy | 27 August 2025

Indian pharma resilient to US tariffs; Eyes US pricing reform gains: Ind-Ra

The US generic market is crucial for Indian pharma, contributing about 35% to its total revenue, around US$ 10.7 billion

Policy
Policy | 27 August 2025

GST rejig may impact competitiveness of medical devices: AiMeD

AiMeD noted that proposed GST changes—to either 5% or 18%—both present significant risks requiring carefully nuanced consideration

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