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The next-generation of manufacturing: Smarter, faster, greener
Jhankar Dutta, Regional MD - Southern and Eastern Asia, B&R Industrial Automation explains that India's pharma industry stands on the brink of a manufacturing revolution. As automation, digital intelligence, and sustainability converge, the sector is moving from mass production to smart, adaptive and eco-efficient manufacturing
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December 2025
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Pharma manufacturing faces renewed focus on humidity control and HVAC compliance
Leading HVAC solution providers, such as Bry-Air, have responded to these industry needs with systems specifically designed for pharma validation environment
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December 2025
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From batteries to biosensors: Conductive polymers make the jump to commercial applications
Hina Goyal, Information Scientist, ACSI India, shares how conductive polymers - a revolutionary class of organic materials that combine the electrical properties of metals and semiconductors with the flexibility of conventional polymers - are transforming research and commercial applications in biomedicine and beyond
7 min |
December 2025
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Emerging technology in pharma packaging
India's pharma packaging ecosystem is rapidly evolving to align with global shifts toward sustainability, advanced technology, and enhanced patient safety.
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December 2025
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Turnkey solutions in aseptic manufacturing
Optima Pharma offers integrated fill-and-finish systems designed and qualified for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and ready-to-implement deployment
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December 2025
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E-pharmacies: Fueling India's digital health revolution
Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International, E-pharmacies are transforming India' healthcare landscape by making medicines and services more accessible, affordable, and efficient. Their rapid growth reflects a larger digital shift aligned with the country's vision for universal and inclusive healthcare
3 min |
December 2025
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Packaging: A platform for progress
In an era where healthcare is being reimagined every day, it's time we look beyond molecules and formulations to another silent yet powerful force shaping the future of medicine — the way we pack, protect, and present our drugs.
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December 2025
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India's next leap: From batch dependency to continuous quality leadership
Dr Vinay Rao, Head - Research & Development - STEERLife, highlights the transition to continuous processes is not a distant aspiration; it is a strategic necessity that will define India's competitiveness, credibility, and contribution to global healthcare
5 min |
December 2025
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India's pharma packaging: Evolving from cost to care
India's pharma packaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cost-driven supplier ecosystem into a global hub of innovation that blends technology, sustainability, and patient-centered design.
3 min |
December 2025
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Stevanato Group outlines packaging solutions for the expanding biologics market
With biologic drugs projected to grow at a CAGR of +15 per cent through 2027, Stevanato Group details glass converting capabilities and container platforms designed to support evolving biologic formulation and delivery needs
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December 2025
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Packaging for biologics and complex therapies
The pharma packaging landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, sustainability demands, and the need for patient-centric solutions.
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December 2025
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Great ideas and innovation always come from startups
Sattvam Life Science is a company pioneering advancements in green chemistry, biomanufacturing and Al-driven process development. Dr Pundalik Pednekar, Founder and MD, Sattvam Life Science shares his insights on the company's journey, its innovation-led growth, and its mission to make Indian science a global benchmark for quality and responsibility, in conversation with Swati Rana
4 min |
December 2025
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Technology, sustainability, and patient-centric design
Pharma packaging in India has witnessed major advancements, driven primarily by the integration of technology and the development of sustainable materials.
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December 2025
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Cilicant: Advancing drug stability through active packaging science
Manish Jain, MD, CILICANT elaborates how his company is pioneering the shift from passive to active pharma packaging, combining innovation and sustainability to enhance drug stability and patient safety. With a mission rooted in purposeful protection, the company is shaping the future of packaging through science, collaboration, and responsible design
3 min |
December 2025
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Coding and FDCE: Redefining regulatory compliance in healthcare
Abhijeet Vaidya, Head of Data & AI Practice, Emids opines that as AI reshapes healthcare technology, regulatory compliance is shifting from rigid, rule-based systems to adaptive, intelligent frameworks. Concepts like Vibe Coding and FDCE are enabling this transformation
3 min |
December 2025
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Overcoming oral delivery challenges: The science behind scalable enteric capsules
Lonza has reimagined enteric delivery with Capsugel® Enprotect®, a bi-layer, ready-to-use capsule that integrates enteric functionality directly into its shell without the need for post-filling coating
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December 2025
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NEEDLES, PENS AND PRESSURE THE GLP-1 CHALLENGE
As GLP-1 therapies transform diabetes and obesity care, demand for prefilled pens and injectors is soaring. Pharma-device collaborations, analytical innovation, and sustainable design will be key to tackle the growing device bottleneck
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November 2025
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Unified standards and smarter design are key to unlocking next-generation HVAC performance
Current HVAC design relies on a diverse, and sometimes confusing, array of guidelines issued by regulatory bodies such as WHO, EU GMP, ISO 14644, ISPE Baseline, and ASHRAE/ISHRAE.
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November 2025
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Kyasanur Forest Disease - How far is a regulatory approved vaccine?
Dr Priyabrata Pattnaik, Former Deputy MD, Indian Immunologicals, informs about the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a zoonotic viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to parts of India, particularly along the Western Ghats and discusses the current status of developing a regulatory-approved KFD vaccine in India
3 min |
November 2025
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India's biopharma industry charts the road from biosimilars to innovation
Express Pharma hosted the maiden Biopharma Leadership Conclave 2025 and brought together industry leaders to discuss how India can move from being the world's leading producer of generics and biosimilars to becoming a hub for innovative, affordable, and high-quality biologics and advanced therapies
4 min |
November 2025
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Digital technologies are quietly transforming HVAC into an intelligent compliance partner
Over the last decade, HVAC standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing have undergone a quiet revolution.
2 min |
November 2025
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Direct-to-Retail will increasingly complement traditional pharma distribution
Aqualab has crossed Rs 100 crore in just three years, what have been the key drivers behind this growth, and how does the brand plan to achieve the Rs 250 crore target by FY25-26?Aqualab's journey to Rs 100 crore within three years reflects the strength of a simple yet powerful principle, accessibility through proximity. Our growth has been anchored in three areas: a high-velocity retail network that prioritises last-mile availability, a well-diversified therapeutic portfolio spanning acute and chronic segments, and a strong focus on brand trust built through consistent product quality.
3 min |
November 2025
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Guaranteeing continuity of medicine supply through AI innovation
Hari Kiran Chereddi highlights how AI is transforming pharma supply chains to ensure uninterrupted medicine availability
2 min |
November 2025
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PROSOLV® 730: Directly compressible carrier for lipophilic ingredients
Nearly 90 % of molecules in the discovery pipeline and 40 % of drugs with market approval are poorly water soluble. Poor aqueous solubility can lead to low bioavailability resulting in insufficient plasma levels. Oil-based preparations of these APIs, as well as oily APIs in general, present challenges in terms of solid dosage form manufacturing. PROSOLV® 730 was designed to provide a solution to the formulation of BCS class II and IV APIs. It enables the formulation of lipidic APIs or API-loaded lipid systems by facilitating the adsorption of oil, creating a free-flowing, compactible system that can be further formulated. PROSOLV® 730 is a co-processed, high-functionality excipient comprising MCC SILICA COPOVIDONE
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November 2025
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Ensuring Clean Room Integrity with Prime Clean Reset High-Speed Doors: Minimizing Air Permeability and Leakages
High-speed doors for clean rooms are specialized industrial doors essential for maintaining controlled environments. These doors are engineered to be airtight, creating a reliable barrier between different areas of a facility. Their design ensures durability and minimal maintenance, reducing the frequency of repairs and replacements.
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November 2025
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Reimagining cold chain: How IoT secures every pharma mile
Swarup Bose, Co-founder and CEO, Celcius Logistics points out that as the demand for temperature-sensitive medicines surges, maintaining an unbroken cold chain has never been more critical. IoT is emerging as the game-changer that ensures every vial and vaccine arrives potent, safe, and on time
3 min |
November 2025
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Shaping the next gen of global pharmacists: Preparing students for Al, data and precision medicine
Dr Supriya Shidhaye, Principal, Vivekanand Education Society's College of Pharmacy, Mumbai highlights that by modernising curricula, embracing technology, and nurturing globally aware professionals, we can ensure that the next generation of Indian pharmacists leads confidently in a world where medicine, data, and humanity converge
4 min |
November 2025
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HVAC is emerging as a strategic pillar in pharma quality, compliance, and sustainability
Over the past decade, the role of HVAC systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing has evolved from being a utility function to becoming a core enabler of product quality, compliance, and sustainability.
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November 2025
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18 edition of CPHI & PMEC India 2025 to be held from 25-27 Nov 2025 at IEML, Greater Noida
Organised by Informa Markets in India, the 18th edition of CPHI & PMEC India 2025 is scheduled from November 25-27, 2025, at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The event will bring together over 2,000 exhibitors and 35,000+ industry professionals, buyers, and investors from India, Southeast Asia, and across the globe. As India’s pharma industry gears up for robust expansion, the sector’s total market size is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030 and an impressive $450 billion by 2047, highlighting the country's growing role as a global pharma powerhouse.
2 min |
November 2025
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Al in pharma: Disruption, displacement, and a new digital dawn
Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman of the Academy of Digital Health Sciences and Former Advisor to the Health Minister of India, highlights how artificial intelligence is redefining pharma — from workforce structures and business models to the very definition of what a pharmaceutical company will be by 2032
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