**Executive Summary**
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, in association with FICCI and IPA, will host the 9th Edition of India Pharma 2026 on April 13–14, 2026, at Federation House, New Delhi. The conference aims to transition India’s pharmaceutical sector from a volume-driven industry to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse under the theme "Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation." Key objectives include strengthening global health security, showcasing R&D capabilities, and fostering policy dialogue to achieve the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047."
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Objectives and Theme**
* **Theme:** "Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation," focusing on positioning India as a global research hub.
* **Strategic Transition:** Shifting the industry focus from high-volume production to value-driven innovation.
* **Global Health Security:** Committed to enhancing healthcare access and strengthening global supply chains through collaboration.
**Core Areas of Focus**
* **Emerging Opportunities:** Deliberations will center on drug discovery, complex generics, and biosimilars.
* **Infrastructure and R&D:** Showcasing India’s robust manufacturing capabilities and rapidly expanding research and development ecosystem.
* **Collaboration:** Fostering industry-academia partnerships to drive innovation and self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta).
**Organizational Framework**
* **Organizers:** Jointly organized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA).
* **Policy Alignment:** The initiative supports focused policy interventions and infrastructure development aligned with the national "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision.
**Impact Analysis**
**Policymakers**
**Impact**
They are provided a strategic platform to engage in policy dialogue and shape the regulatory framework necessary for the sector's transition to an innovation-led model.
**Action Required**
Participate in deliberations to align sector growth with national development goals and infrastructure requirements.
**Global Industry Leaders and Corporate Entities**
**Impact**
These stakeholders gain visibility into India’s manufacturing prowess and opportunities within the drug discovery and biosimilars markets.
**Action Required**
Register for the conference to secure a spot and engage in networking to strengthen global supply chain collaborations.
**Researchers and Innovators**
**Impact**
They benefit from a platform designed to showcase cutting-edge research and facilitate the acceleration of life-sciences innovation.
**Action Required**
Utilize the event to present emerging research and engage with industry leaders to drive the R&D ecosystem forward.
Key Entities Referenced
India Pharma 2026: A flagship conference initiative aimed at showcasing India's leadership in life sciences and accelerating the pharmaceutical sector's transition to an innovation-led powerhouse.
Department of Pharmaceuticals: The nodal department under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers responsible for supporting the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors through policy interventions.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): India's apex business organization and co-organizer of the event, representing the voice of industry in policy dialogues.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A referenced strategic vision document for a developed India that guides the long-term goals and infrastructure development of the pharmaceutical sector.
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA): A key industry association of leading Indian pharmaceutical companies involved in organizing the conference.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Pharmaceuticals
9th India Pharma Conference 2026 to be Held in
New Delhi on April 13-14
India Pharma 2026 to Showcase India’s Leadership in Life
Sciences Innovation
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 4:21PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, in
association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Indian
Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), is set to organize the 9th Edition of India Pharma 2026 on April 13-14,
2026 at Federation House, New Delhi.The conference will serve as a strategic platform to accelerate the
sector’s transition from a volume-driven industry to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse.
With the theme ‘Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation,’ the conference aims to
position India as a global hub for cutting-edge research and innovation in the pharmaceutical and life
sciences sectors. The theme underscores India’s commitment to enhancing healthcare access, accelerating
innovation, and strengthening global health security. The event will bring together key stakeholders,
including policymakers, global industry leaders, researchers and innovators, to deliberate on
emerging opportunities in drug discovery, complex generics, and biosimilars. It will also showcase India’s
robust manufacturing capabilities and its rapidly expanding R&D ecosystem, reinforcing its position in the
global pharmaceutical value chain.India Pharma 2026 is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting India’s pharmaceutical prowess, fostering
innovation, and strengthening global supply chains through collaboration and policy dialogue.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), established in 1927, is India’s
oldest and largest apex business organization. A non-government, not-for-profit body, FICCI represents
the voice of India’s business and industry, serving a diverse membership of over 2,50,000 companies,
including corporate entities and multinational firms, through its extensive network of regional chambers
across the country.
The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers is supporting the
country’s pharmaceutical and medtech sector to drive innovation and Atma Nirbharta, with focused policy
interventions, infrastructure development & strengthened industry-academia partnerships, aligned with the
broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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