Indian Pharma Companies

Natco Pharma to invest $14 mn in US-based biotechnology firm eGenesis Inc

Natco Pharma on Tuesday said it is investing USD 14 million (over Rs 130 crore) in eGenesis Inc, a US-based biotechnology firm, through its two subsidiaries. As part of the transaction, Natco Pharma (Canada) Inc will invest USD 9.5 million and Natco Pharma South Africa Proprietary Ltd USD 4.5 million in eGenesis through convertible promissory notes, the Hyderabad-based company said in a regulatory filing. eGenesis is pioneering a genome engineering-based approach in the development of safe and effective transplantable organs to end the global organ shortage and transform the treatment of organ failure, it added. In 2024, Natco Pharma had invested USD 8 million in eGenesis, Inc through preferred stock. The total investment made by it in eGenesis, Inc now stands at USD 22 million, the company said. The eGenesis Genome Engineering and Production (EGEN) platform is the only technology of its kind to comprehensively address cross-species molecular incompatibilities and viral risk via ..

Indian pharma firms have little reason to fear Trump's tariff threat

Trump's pledge to apply 100% levy on firms making off-patent medications by 2028 (rising to 200% a year later) unless they move production to US faces formidable commercial and political obstacles

Pharma sector must move from cost competitiveness to innovation: Experts

India's pharmaceutical industry needs to move beyond its traditional strength in cost-effective generic medicines and focus on innovation, advanced manufacturing, quality and global regulatory standards to realise its growth potential, industry experts said. With India targeting a pharmaceutical market of USD 130 billion by 2030, experts at a recent industry event in Hyderabad said the next phase of growth would require greater investments in research and development, digital technologies and contract research and development manufacturing. The discussions were held ahead of the 19th edition of CPHI & PMEC India 2026, scheduled to be held in November across venues in Delhi-NCR. The official launch and precursor event of CPHI & PMEC India 2026, held under the banner of the Pharma Leadership Exchange, brought together pharma leaders, CXOs, industry stalwarts, and key voices from across India's pharmaceutical and life sciences ecosystem. Sarvesh Singh, CEO, Lifesciences and ...

Regulatory hurdles eclipse tariff worries for pharma CXOs: Deloitte survey

Industry seeks AI-based submission tools and unified digital portals to accelerate approvals and compliance tracking

Indian drugmakers line up for Keytruda biosimilar race as patents near end

Biocon, Zydus, Dr Reddy's are among companies positioning for one of the largest biosimilar launches for cancer treatment

Patent expiry: A $5 bn opportunity for Indian pharma majors, says report

Lupin, Intas Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharma, MSN Laboratories, Natco Pharma, Zydus Life Sciences and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are some of the companies, the note said, that could potentially benefit.

'Uzbekistan can offer incentives for Indian pharmas to boost investments'

Uzbekistan could offer enhanced subsidies and technology transfer incentives to encourage greater investment from Indian pharmaceutical companies, strengthening its position as a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Shokhrukh Gulamov has said. "To expand local pharmaceutical manufacturing, Uzbekistan could adopt policies that simplify regulatory approvals and strengthen investment incentives. Streamlined licensing procedures, reduced bureaucratic barriers, and predictable regulatory timelines would make local production more attractive," he told PTI. Tax incentives and subsidies for technology transfer, industrial cluster participation, and export-oriented production could further encourage investment, he said. "Access to well-equipped industrial zones and joint ventures with local partners can accelerate production capacity while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Protection of intellectual property and

Cipla Q4 results: Net profit falls 54.6% to ₹555 crore, revenue drops 2.8%

Total revenue from operations fell 2.8 per cent to ₹6,541 crore, below the average expectations of ₹6,749 crore, hurt by a sales decline in its key North America market

Lack of growth visibility at Organon could cap Sun Pharma's gains

Sun Pharma's Organon deal lifts stock, but growth concerns and high debt at the acquired firm may cap upside despite synergy potential

Lupin eyes next US growth pillar in complex generics and biosimilars

Nearly six decades after its founding, Lupin is targeting its next global growth phase in the US with a strategy centred on complex generics, biosimilars and innovation

India, Uzbekistan launch pharma-nutra corridor; focus on Eurasian market

India and Uzbekistan have launched a policy-backed pharma-nutraceutical corridor to improve regulatory alignment, investment and market access for manufacturers targeting the $7-10 billion Eurasian he

India's drugmakers show fewer side effects under harsher USFDA scrutiny

USFDA data show OAI rates for Indian pharma plants falling to 8% by 2025 even as global outcomes worsen, reflecting stronger quality systems, technology adoption and compliance culture

Sun Pharma to maintain disciplined approach for acquisitions: Chairman

Sun Pharma will maintain a disciplined approach when it comes to acquisitions in order to allow the business to grow organically while remaining attractive for shareholders, according to Chairman Dilip Shanghvi. The Mumbai-based drug major is also evaluating biosimilar segments, he stated. "I think the US continues to be an important part of our focus, specifically for innovative medicines," Shanghvi said when asked about the company's M&A strategy in an analyst call. The company is interested in selling innovative medicines globally, he added. "For emerging markets, we are looking at what you call tuck-ins or smaller acquisitions, which we can look at integrating with our existing business to get scale in the emerging markets," he added. The drug major has consistently indicated that it wants to remain disciplined about acquisition, Shanghvi said. "Our focus is on finding a way to grow our business organically at a rate so that we continue to be an attractive investment ...

Pharma index hits 52-week high; Glenmark, Lupin rally 3% in subdued market

In the past two trading days, the Nifty Pharma index has rallied 3.3 per cent, as compared to 0.41 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

'Eye on $500 bn by 2047, pharma steps into 2026 with focus on innovation'

India's pharmaceutical industry is stepping into 2026, marking the beginning of a critical five-year period to build the required ecosystem to establish itself as an innovation hub in its bid to become a USD 500 billion sector by 2047, amid near-term challenges of tariff fluctuations and global trade realignments. The predominantly generic medicines-driven domestic drug industry, which has grown from USD 3 billion to USD 60 billion in size over the past 25 years, is shifting towards innovation in next-generation drugs. At the same time, it will also seek to capitalise on the opportunity to capture drugs worth over USD 300 billion that are set to lose exclusivity over the next seven years. "Today, Indian pharma stands at a defining moment and the next 25 years will be shaped by innovation, quality, and access," Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Secretary General Sudarshan Jain said. The innovation agenda has gained notable momentum among the domestic players, he noted. "From 2026 onwa

Sun Pharma shares fall over 2% after USFDA flags facility as OAI

The USFDA conducted an inspection at the company's Baska facility from 8 September 2025 to 19 September 2025 and has subsequently classified the inspection outcome as Official Action Indicated (OAI)

Glenmark recalls product in US over manufacturing issue: USFDA

Drugmakers Glenmark and Dr Reddy's Laboratories are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). As per its latest Enforcement Report, the US health regulator noted that a US-based unit of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 26,928 packs of oral contraceptive medication in the US. Mahwah, New Jersey-based Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA is recalling the affected lot of Viorele, Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (USP, 0.15 mg/ 0.02 mg) and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets due to "failed impurities/degradation specifications." The affected lot was produced at Mumbai-headquartered drug maker's Goa manufacturing facility. The drug firm issued the Class II nationwide recall on September 3, 2025. USFDA stated that a US-based subsidiary of Dr Reddy's Laboratories is recalling the medication used to provide muscle relaxation during surgery. Princeton, New Jersey-based Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc is recalling 571 vials o

Eli Lilly to pump $1 billion into India to boost contract manufacturing

The US pharma major to set up a manufacturing and supply hub in Hyderabad as part of a $1 billion investment aimed at boosting contract production in India

Indian markets may underperform for the next 2 quarters: Jio BlackRock AMC

I expect earnings and fundamentals to recover in a quarter or two, and from March-April 2026, India should resume its long-term uptrend, said Rishi Kohli, CIO, Jio BlackRock AMC in an interview.

Weak IP regime clouds pharma growth despite GST cuts, says BMI report

BMI warned India's weak IP protections deter global drugmakers, limiting access to innovative therapies, even as GST cuts on 33 lifesaving drugs lower costs and boost affordability