Reimagining India’s Pharmaceutical Sector: From Global Supplier to Innovation Leader

India should explore Sustainability-Linked Incentives (SLI) targeting innovations in the 12 principles of green chemistry

Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 debuts with 121 new monographs targeting TB, diabetes, and cancer

Coverage has been significantly strengthened across key therapeutic categories, including anti-tubercular, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer medicines, as well as iron supplements, thereby ensuring more comprehensive standardisation of medicines used under various National Health Programmes

US House passes Bill reauthorizing FDA rare disease incentive program

Akums and Sharda University ink MoU to bridge industry–academia gap

The primary goal of the collaboration is joint research into trending and next-generation molecules

Takeda joins BaseLaunch to boost early-stage biotech ventures in Europe

BaseLaunch has supported 27 biotech companies across multiple modalities and indications

Biocon launches its Glucagon-like Peptide-1, Liraglutide, in the Netherlands

Only 4-5 Indian pharma companies have a strong presence in Russia but the opportunity is far bigger now: Manish Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Indian Commission; and President, Soltex Group

India has deep strengths in reverse engineering and API development, while Russia has strong capabilities in certain vaccines, biologicals, and niche therapeutic segments. Collaboration can significantly shorten R&D timelines

Croda strikes strategic deal with Amino to boost global supply of high-purity amino acids

The agreement pairs Croda’s global footprint and “smart science” approach with Amino’s precision manufacturing capabilities

Bayer reports promising results for low-dose pediatric MRI contrast agent

MRI is particularly valuable in pediatric care due to its non-invasive nature

Aptar acquires Brazilian pharma packaging firm Sommaplast

Sommaplast’s portfolio includes closures, droppers, dispensers and dosing cups, supporting a broad range of oral dosing applications