Department of Pharmaceuticals

August 5, 2026 7:15 PM

India Medical Device 2026 to spotlight self-reliance, innovation and global partnerships in MedTech sector

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, will host the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on August 7 and 8, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, start-ups and investors to chart the future of India's rapidly growing medical devices sector. Organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the conference is themed "T...

June 18, 2026 1:53 PM

India’s pharmaceutical sector records transformative growth over 12 years, strengthening affordable healthcare and self-reliance

India's pharmaceutical sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past twelve years, emerging as a key pillar of affordable healthcare, domestic manufacturing and economic growth. Driven by a series of policy reforms and flagship initiatives, the sector has expanded access to low-cost medicines, boosted pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, attracted substantial investments and strengthened India's position as the "Pharmacy of the World." According to the Department o...

April 13, 2026 5:46 PM

India Pharma 2026 highlights policy push, innovation drive to boost sector growth

The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, a flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, commenced in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together global stakeholders to chart the future of India’s pharmaceutical sector with a strong emphasis on innovation, self-reliance and global leadership. The two-day conference, organised in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, is focu...

April 5, 2026 11:43 AM

AI set to transform drug discovery and regulation: Department of Pharmaceuticals

The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Saturday highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pharmaceutical sector during a webinar organised as part of Sādhana Saptah 2026. The session, titled “AI and Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceuticals and Regulations,” focused on how AI is reshaping the entire drug development lifecycle - from early-stage research to regulatory approval and post-market surveillance. Addres...