The secretary-general of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) gives his insight into the current state of the Indian pharma industry, the IDMA’s role in raising the quality of Indian-made products, and the country’s vital role in the global supply chain.
IDMA is celebrating its 55th anniversary in India and on a personal note it is your 15th anniversary with the company. How has the industry changed within this time frame?
There is no country that can manage without Indian medicines. Every developed country has an aging population and as their budgets are shrinking, affordable quality products from India become increasingly appealing.
