The chemicals and fertilizers ministry has joined hands with other ministries to draw up a road map for increasing API production in India
2 min read21 Apr 2018The ban on the import of APIs from China may lead to possible shortages of antibiotics, and anti-diabetes, anti-psychotic and antacid drugs, say pharma lobby groups
4 min read8 Jan 2018Govt plans to help firms revamp manufacturing units, refurbish machinery, ensure subsidized power in bid to produce drugs such as penicillin at competitive rates
2 min read12 Oct 2017The government, in the draft pharma policy, has proposed 'peak customs duty' for all active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) , or bulk drugs, that can be made in India
2 min read21 Aug 2017USFDA says its quality checks are part of surveillance system
1 min read27 Feb 2016Nations to conduct joint inspections of pharma facilities in India as govt expresses concern over FDA action on firms
2 min read11 Feb 2014The proposal was supposed to be implemented by March 2013, but as yet there is no clarity on when it will take off
3 min read27 Oct 2013Under the new rules, India must certify that bulk drugs, or APIs, meet European quality standards
1 min read23 May 2013India to miss March deadline to post a team of officials in China for inspection of drug manufacturing units
3 min read27 Feb 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared