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Showcasing the future of smart manufacturing at B&R Innovations Day 2026
Pune, February 24, 2026 - B&R India, the Machine Automation division of ABB, hosted its flagship Innovations Day 2026 in Pune, bringing together customers, OEMs, industry experts, and technology leaders to explore new possibilities that are shaping the future of machine automation and smart manufacturing.
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March 2026
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The Curious Case of a White Powder That Nobody Talks About
Most headlines are loud. Most real change isn’t. It arrives quietly, through small decisions and overlooked capabilities, and only becomes obvious in hindsight. This note is about one such change.
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March 2026
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Glass vs other pharma packaging materials: Safeguarding purity, enhancing trust
Rajesh Khosla, CEO, AGI Greenpac explains why glass stands out as a trusted material that continues to meet modern pharma's safety and sustainability demands
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March 2026
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WHEN She LEADS
Women shaping pharma today share honest lessons and real-world leadership wisdom for the next generation of women who dare to lead
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March 2026
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Our approach is to combine localised production with global quality standards
Jean Charles Wirth, Global CEO of Merck Life Science, shares insights on the company's approach in a price conscious and quality focused market like India, the company's close alignment with the 'Make in India' vision and how Merck is fostering scientific talent to support customers in India, the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, in an interaction with Viveka Roychowdhury
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March 2026
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Growing demand for healthcare analytics professionals
Dr P R Sodani, President (Vice Chancellor), IIHMR University, Jaipur highlights that analytics expertise is a critical tool to improve outcomes, efficiency and policy planning in healthcare
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March 2026
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Ensuring clean room integrity with Prime Clean Reset high-speed doors: Minimising air permeability and leakages
High-speed doors for clean rooms are specialised 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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March 2026
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ImaLINK™™ overmoulded assemblies: Raising the bar for sterile fluid handling in pharma and biopharma
In the world of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, sterility is everything. Single-use technologies (SUTs) have already changed the game helping companies cut down contamination risks, speed up processes, and make validation less of a headache.
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March 2026
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PPL Awards 2026 honours packaging leaders and innovators
Highlight advancements shaping the future of pharma packaging and labelling
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March 2026
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India has the infrastructure to lead the global gene therapy market
Professor Philip J. Young, Director of Educational Analytics, School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, outlines how AI is compressing drug discovery timelines, why affordability remains the real bottleneck in SMA care, and how India can lead the next phase of precision medicine, in an exclusive interview with Neha Aathavale
8 min |
March 2026
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Industrial and infrastructure sectors are undergoing rapid modernisation
In the pharma sector, precision is non-negotiable and compliance is constant. Attention often focuses on formulations and manufacturing processes; yet the foundation of operational excellence lies in infrastructure - the systems that quietly ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory adherence. Jinali Gandhi, Director at Gandhi Automations, represents a new generation of leaders shaping this critical dimension of the industry
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March 2026
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India's pharma industry trails behind: The digital validation technology gap
Stephen Ferrell, Chief Product Officer, Valkit and Chair, GAMP Americas Community of Practice; and Arjun Guha Thakurta, Director-Consulting Operations, Life Science Consulting, a Convalgroup Company explore why AI-native digital validation is critical for strengthening compliance, agility, and global competitiveness
6 min |
March 2026
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Pycnogenol®: The power of science backed by 40 gold-standard clinical Trials
The efficacy of any intervention is best validated in clinical studies. The highest gold standard for study designs is randomized, double-blind, and placebo controlled. In these studies, the participants are first randomly assigned to either take an active medication or placebo. Double-blind refers to the fact that not only the participants but also the researchers carrying out the study do not know which group the respective participants were assigned to. The so-called placebo effect is a known biological response of the body to an expectation of benefits from nonactive remedies, which releases endorphins and dopamine, leading to pain relief and potentially the relief of other symptoms. Studies using placebo as a control are investigating any efficiency of the treatment that exceeds the placebo effect.
6 min |
March 2026
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Targeted incentives for innovation-driven research would further strengthen India's biotech ecosystem
Venkat Nelabhotla, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Vyome Holdings, shares how focused innovation, disciplined development and policy support can accelerate India's emergence as a global biotech innovation hub, in an interview with Lakshmipriya Nair
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March 2026
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Partners in Progress: PPL 2026
PPL 2026 brought together India's pharma packaging ecosystem to explore how collaboration, innovation, and technical expertise can strengthen patient safety, product stability, and operational efficiency. Across partner-led sessions, speakers discussed how structured systems, material science, regulatory alignment, and technology integration collectively elevate packaging from a support function to a strategic enabler.
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March 2026
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What truly differentiates Transchem is our technical-first approach
Sanjay Lanke, VP - Technical Business Development, Transchem Corporation Pharma, outlines its focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and portfolio diversification to support complex formulations while expanding its presence across pharma, nutraceutical, and food ingredient markets, in an interview with Lakshmipriya Nair
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March 2026
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ACG Packaging Materials joins World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network as World's first pharma packaging company
ACG Packaging Materials today announced that its Shirwal facility has been named a global Lighthouse and welcomed into the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Lighthouse Network (GLN). This marks ACG's second Lighthouse recognition, following its first in 2023 for the Pithampur capsules manufacturing facility. The distinction underscores ACG's leadership in leveraging smart manufacturing to make medicines safer, sustainable, and more affordable globally.
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March 2026
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The algorithmic inversion of pharma
Drug discovery is becoming a compute problem. As Al models begin designing molecules faster and cheaper than any laboratory, the trillion-dollar question is no longer whether technology will reshape pharma — it's who will own the system that designs the next generation of medicines, and what that means for every nation on earth informs Dr Rajpushpa Labh, Consultant Physician, Health-tech entrepreneur, AI researcher & Published Author
10 min |
March 2026
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Tech, trust and traceability: Shaping India pharma's future
At the PPL Conclave 2026, hosted by Express Pharma, industry leaders explored how innovation, operational excellence and evolving regulations are positioning packaging as a strategic driver in India's pharma growth, reports Neha Aathavale
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March 2026
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In 2026, India serves as the reliable 'technical engine' for global research
Dr Seema Pai, President, Indian Society for Clinical Research outlines how India's clinical research landscape is evolving into a quality-driven, innovation-led ecosystem, supported by regulatory progress, digital adoption, and stronger patient-centric approaches positioning the country as a global research hub, in an interview with Swati Rana
6 min |
March 2026
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Speed and flexibility play a critical role in how we compete with larger global players
Kriti Jajoo, VP-BD and Strategy, Shriji Polymers, as the next-gen leader, speaks on how the company is evolving with a leadership approach that balances technology, sustainability, and customer-centricity to create long-term value, in an interview with Express Pharma
6 min |
January 2026
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Vizag rising: Shaping India's pharma future
At the Vizag Pharma Summit 2025, hosted by Express Pharma, industry leaders discussed how quality, R&D, compliance, and emerging technologies are driving India's next phase of pharma growth
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January 2026
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Future of pharma: Trends, challenges & AI
Industry experts discussed how Al is transforming pharmaceutical R&D, highlighting both the promise and the practical limitations of current technologies
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January 2026
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Gandhi Automations presents multi-composites, high-performance door PRIME NEO for clean environments
When it comes to pharmaceutical facilities and laboratories, clean rooms' hygiene and protection from environmental contamination are the most important factors to consider.
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January 2026
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Can Indian biosimilars and generics restate accessibility in global underserved markets?
Hari Kiran Chereddi, MD & CEO - HRV Pharma & NHG Pharma highlights that India's success in generics is no longer enough, as the world now demands advanced biologics, biosimilars, and personalised medicines. He further emphasises on the need for stronger regulation, innovation, and investment so India can lead in next-generation therapies and expand global access to cutting-edge healthcare
3 min |
January 2026
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The next wave of growth will belong not to the fastest manufacturers but to the most innovative problem-solvers
As India moves into 2026, industry experts state that the next phase of growth in pharmaceuticals will depend on strengthening formulation R&D, building a skilled and adaptable workforce, and closing gaps between academic research and industry needs.
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January 2026
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Results win customers. Leadership discipline keeps them
Drawing themes from his new book The Dual Mandate in B2B - Driving Results. Shaping Culture, Mohan Joshi - Global C-Suite Partner & Former President, SCHOTT India, discusses leadership systems, alignment, and execution in conversation with Neha Aathavale.
3 min |
January 2026
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INDIA'S INNOVATION JOURNEY FROM PROMISE TO PROOF
India's pharma ecosystem is ready to embrace stronger science and bolder ideas. Turning early breakthroughs into scalable, sustainable innovation remains the challenge
8 min |
January 2026
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PRUV® -The original Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
JRS Pharma's PRUV® is the original sodium stearyl fumarate (SSF) introduced in the market over 20 years ago
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January 2026
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Odisha's pharma pitch
The inaugural Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 delivered strong early signals of intent, positioning the state as an upcoming destination for PLI-triggered expansions, to complement existing pharma hubs. As Hemant Sharma, ACS Industry Dept and I&PR Dept, Govt of Odisha puts it, the aim is to “become a good, viable second option.” How fast can the eastern newcomer catch up and become India's next life sciences hub, asks Viveka Roychowdhury
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