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Coliform bacteria and E. coli in pharma water systems: A hidden threat to product integrity
Water quality is critical in pharma manufacturing, and contamination by coliforms or E. coli can threaten product safety and compliance. Dr Girish B Mahajan, Sr VP - Microbiology, HiMedia Laboratories examines the risks, regulatory focus, and new technologies for real-time microbial monitoring in this article
7 min |
May 2025
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Panel Discussion: Next-gen Pharma Innovation
The first panel discussion at Ahmedabad Pharma Summit 2025 was on 'Next-gen Pharma Innovation.' The session delved into the cutting-edge trends and technologies shaping the future of the pharma landscape.
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May 2025
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Gandhi Automations presents the multi-composites, high-performance door PRIME NEO for clean environments
PRIME NEO High Speed Doors are designed to provide superior sealing, resistance to pressure differences for clean rooms, and are completely washable
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May 2025
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Secure your pharma QC results by secondary standards
At the Ahmedabad Pharma Summit 2025, Dr Shankar Varaganti, Commercial Marketing Manager, Merck, delivered a presentation on advancing pharma quality control (QC) through robust reference material solutions.
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May 2025
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Welcome Address
The Ahmedabad Pharma Summit 2025 successfully convened over 100 pharma leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss the future of India's pharma sector under the theme 'Pathways for Global Excellence'.
1 min |
May 2025
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Excipient innovation seminar spurs collaborative breakthroughs
Leading experts converge to explore advances in excipient technologies for next-generation oral formulations
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May 2025
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India is a strategically important market for Optima and this is why we are increasing our footprint here
Optima recently acquired the Global Competence Centre (GCC) of Pune-based Eckstein Engineering — a strategic move to significantly enhance Optima India's engineering, manufacturing and service capabilities. In an exclusive interaction, Stefan König, CEO, Optima, and Christoph Müller, Managing Director, Optima, share details about the company's three-decade journey in the pharma sector and its expanding footprint in India. They also delve into Optima’s focus on delivering end-to-end turnkey solutions, advancing sustainability goals, and leveraging India's distinct market dynamics, with Lakshmipriya Nair
7 min |
May 2025
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Panel Discussion: Leadership playbook for scaling pharma businesses
The final panel discussion of the day, titled 'Leadership playbook for scaling pharma businesses,' brought together a lineup of industry veterans who are actively shaping India's pharma growth story.
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May 2025
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New testo 174 mini dataloggers: Revolutionising indoor climate monitoring
The range offers smart, intuitive features that save time, reduce costs and provide hassle-free digital documentation for a wide range of industries, including food production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors
3 min |
April 2025
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POWERING INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, LEADERSHIP
Industry leaders, innovators, and experts came together to explore cutting-edge packaging solutions, regulatory trends and sustainability strategies shaping the future of pharma packaging
2 min |
April 2025
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Ensuring clean room integrity with prime clean reset high-speed doors: Minimising air permeability and leakages
These doors enhance hygiene by providing an airtight seal that effectively isolates clean room environments, preventing the ingress of dust and other contaminants
3 min |
April 2025
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SCHOTT FIOLAX® Scholarship Program: Empowering future pharmacists
The SCHOTT FIOLAX® Scholarship Program has been widely appreciated by academic institutions and faculty members for its emphasis on fostering independent thinking and vision among students
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April 2025
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N-FIS was developed to address a critical challenge in healthcare-needle phobia
Integri Medical has launched a needle-free injection system N-FIS) to address needle phobia and enhance patient convenience. In this interview, Sarvesh Mutha, MD, IntegriMedical discusses the technology behind the device and plans for scaling this innovation worldwide, in an interaction with Viveka Roychowdhury
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April 2025
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Understanding the importance of sterility in biopharmaceutical applications
Khushi Gandhi, Senior Executive International Marketing, Ami Polymer, introduces the company’s overmoulded assemblies ImaLINK™ that are designed to meet the stringent requirements of biopharma applications, engineered for precision and built for sterility
3 min |
April 2025
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AI does not just make clinical trials faster; t makes them smarter
Santhosh AF, VP, Asia Pacific South & India, Medidata highlights how AI is improving the efficiency and speed of the clinical trial process from early drug discovery to data analysis and decision-making. He also explains Medidata's contributions towards a digital transformation of the clinical research landscape, in an interview with Kavita Jani
6 min |
April 2025
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The future of mRNA vaccines beyond COVID-19
While a dramatic increase in MRNA research related to COVID-19 vaccines emerged, we see that other non-COVID-19 research and development technology now dominates preclinical and clinical trials, especially for infectious diseases and cancers
7 min |
April 2025
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We are expanding our footprint in high-growth markets, particularly in Europe and Asia
Cotecna Group is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, providing regulatory compliance solutions across various industries, including pharma. Sebastien Dannaud, Global CEO, Cotecna shares insights on the company's expansion plans, innovation, and growth strategies for the pharma sector, in an exclusive interview with Lakshmipriya Nair
5 min |
April 2025
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THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK: TECH, TALENT, TRANSFORMATION
Industry visionaries came together to shape the future of Indian pharma under the theme 'Leadership for the Next Leap' at Pharma Leadership and Innovation (PLI) Conclave 2025. The event explored strategies to drive innovation, sustainability and global leadership
9 min |
March 2025
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COMPACTROL®: A new age diluent for pharma and nutra industries
COMPACTROL®, specially processed calcium sulfate dihydrate powder, is suitable as a filler in tablets manufactured by direct compression. It is also an effective diluent for two-piece hard capsule filling application
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March 2025
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PUP SIT Assembly
Understanding the \"PUP SIT Assembly\" in the Single-Use Biopharmaceutical Industry
2 min |
March 2025
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TRUTH interchangeable glass syringe
Top Syringe exports its products to over 40 countries worldwide and counting, keeping a single quality standard for local and export products
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March 2025
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Highly flexible blister production at Remedica
The blister machines and cartoners at Remedica's manufacturing site in Limassol, Cyprus, are arranged in-line in a so-called Z-layout. Romaco tailored the configuration to meet Remedica's needs exactly
4 min |
March 2025
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Ensuring clean room integrity with Prime Clean Reset high-speed doors
These high-speed doors are meticulously engineered to minimise air leakage and maintain strict environmental control, making them indispensable for clean room operations
3 min |
March 2025
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Being complacent in pharma quality: Five minutes to midnight
Dr Sumedha Nadkar, Pharma Consultant and Visiting Faculty, shares a hard hitting article which highlights that complacency in pharma quality can have devastating consequences, eroding hard- earned trust and endangering lives. She urges that urgent action is needed to safeguard its reputation and reinforce ethical responsibility
4 min |
March 2025
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India's CRDMO sector growth potential at $22 - $25 bn by 2035: BCG-IPSO Report
Report states that India's CRDMO sector is poised for rapid growth with strong fundamentals and global realignments, focusing on leading-edge science and technology, Excerpts from the report
4 min |
March 2025
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Leadership evolution in India's pharma sector in 2025
As the sector adapts to technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and increasing competition, several leadership role trends are emerging to drive global growth and innovation, highlights Tarunesh Madan, Co-Managing Partner, Amrop India
4 min |
March 2025
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Flexotherm Heating Tapes & Cords
lexotherm Heating Tape ensures uniform heating in incubators, laboratory reactors, and diagnostic equipment
2 min |
March 2025
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Adaptive safety for the smart factory
In today's industry, safety is a key factor. Hard-wired safety systems immediately shut down machines in the event of safety-critical events, making maintenance work more difficult for service personnel.
1 min |
March 2025
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Balancing MAGA and MIGA
Pharma experts scouring the joint statement issued at the end of the talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump seized on para 18 of the 33-point statement which expands on the US-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology) initiative.
3 min |
March 2025
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Revamping multi-tier distribution: Ensuring consistent availability for India's pharma growth
Chandrachur Datta, Partner, Vector Consulting Group explores how revamping the multi-tier distribution system with a demand-driven approach can optimise inventory, improve stockist efficiency, and ensure seamless access to medicines, benefiting pharma companies, stockists, and patients alike
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