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Ingredients South Asia
Conscious raises ₹15 cr in bridge round
D2C skincare brand Conscious Chemist, which is built on a singular mission to democratise science-backed, clinically proven skincare solutions for Indian consumers, has raised Rs 15 crore in a bridge round led by Atomic Capital.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Innovation propelled by incorporation of fine chemicals & botanicals
INNOVATION in health and wellbeing is being propelled by the incorporation of fine chemicals and botanicals into nutraceuticals.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
PLI scheme resulted in cumulative sales of ₹2,315 cr: Ministry
THE production linked incentive (PLI) schemes for bulk drugs has resulted in cumulative sales of Rs. 2,315.44 crore, reducing imports worth Rs. 1,807.32 crore till September, 2025, according to the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Import of bulk drugs down 11% in Oct
IMPORTS of bulk drugs and intermediates to India registered a decline of 11.14% in the month of October, 2025, while the quantity of imports grew 20.74% during the month as compared to the same period of previous year.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Herbal cosmetics safer, have fewer side-effects
COSMETICS are things that are meant to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed, or put on the body or any part of it to clean, improve beauty, make it more attractive, or change its look, according to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
COSME Week TOKYO to Present Complete Cosmetics Supply Chain and Global Networking Opportunities
COSME Week will spotlight the full spectrum of cosmetic innovation, highlighting developments from raw materials to finished products.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Building a global footprint in silica-based solutions
FOR 17 years, Qingdao Bangkai has quietly grown into one of China’s most specialised manufacturers of silica-based inorganic materials—serving every major stage of the biopharma value chain.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Ingestible beauty mirrors broader wellness movement
In Asia, radiant skin has long been linked to daily rituals, from layers of serums to jade rollers.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
The impact of tariff volatility on startups
India's pharmaceutical industry, often hailed as the “pharmacy of the world,” has long been a cornerstone of global healthcare, supplying affordable generic medicines to over 200 countries.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Gender-neutral cosmetics now std expectations
BEAUTY plays a vital role in the overall well-being and self-esteem of individuals.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Hygiene - Shift from routine chore to lifestyle priority
In the world of home care, products like Dettol, phenyl, disinfectants, multipurpose cleaners, toilet care solutions, and air fresheners have long been staples.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Govt initiates discussion to fast-track approval for Taiwan
THE Government of India has initiated discussions with Taiwanese authorities towards establishing a potential fast-track approval pathway for Indian pharmaceutical products in Taiwan.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Healthier homes and cleaner, hygienic environment
TODAY'S consumers expect a positive cleaning experience from their cleaning formulations and are increasingly interested in the ingredients they contain.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
in-cosmetics Global to reflect evolving cosmetics industry
in-cosmetics Global, the leading global event for cosmetics and personal care ingredients, will return to the world's beauty capital at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France, from April 14 to 16, 2026.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Role of plant-based ingredients gains significant traction
THE role of plant-based ingredients in functional food development has gained significant traction in recent years, reflecting broader shifts in consumer preferences towards health-conscious and sustainable eating practices.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Govt to introduce separate licensing for wholesale of bulk drugs
THE Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), the advisory committee that advises the Central and state governments on matters related to uniform implementation of drugs regulations, has agreed with a proposal to introduce separate requirements and forms for wholesale license for bulk drugs and excipients.
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December 16-31, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
With 50.40% in 2024, captive APIs led the market
PHARMACEUTICAL ingredients are mainly divided into two parts i.e. active and inactive pharmaceutical ingredients.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
As mfg evolves, quality control must adapt
IN the pharmaceutical industry, the quality of raw materials especially active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients is what makes medicines safe, effective and trustworthy.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
The unspoken designers of effective drug treatment
Medicine has been related to the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), the chemical compound that produces therapeutic effect. However, the path between the discovery in a laboratory and a pill in your hand cannot be fully made without excipients.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Adv fermentation can convert agri waste into cosmetic actives
The natural cosmetics industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. The global market is expected to grow from $52.4 billion in 2025 to $95.7 billion by 2035, which is a strong compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
India's cold storage leap: Driving food security
INDIA'S agriculture sector, with a GDP of $262 billion, showcases remarkable resilience, being minimally dependent on imports.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Transforming India's ingredient mfg landscape
COME December 19-21, 2025, the pharmaceutical world will descend on Bengaluru, not just for another congress, but for a high-stakes convergence of technology, education, and industry - the 74th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC).
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
in-cos attracts celebs at star-studded edition
IN-cosmetics Asia delivered its most influential edition to date. This year's event attracted a star-studded mix of high-profile industry leaders, Csuite executives, celebrity guests, Asian A-listers, beauty entrepreneurs and heads of some of the world's best-known cosmetics houses.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
CMOs optimise supply chain & reduce costs
PHARMACEUTICAL contract manufacturing is when pharmaceutical companies outsource drug production to specialised third-party manufacturers.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Modular and compact designs are gaining traction
INDIA'S pharmaceutical sector is often referred to as the “pharmacy of the world.” Behind this reputation lies not only drug formulation expertise but also the robust ecosystem of pharma processing machinery manufacturers.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
DGFT resolves concern related to redemption of AAS
IN a significant relief for pharmaceutical exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a clarification resolving a long-standing concern related to the redemption of Advance Authorisations (AAS) impacted by the erstwhile Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules-2017.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Making sure APIs made & controlled in consistent way
THERE are a lot of rules, methods, and quality systems that make sure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are safe, effective, and meet international pharmacopeial and regulatory standards.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Organic excipients - lools that help drugs work better
PHARMACEUTICAL Excipients are parts of drug formulations that do not have any effect on the drug itself.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
Inputs sought on market challenges in Russia
THE Union commerce ministry has sought industry inputs on market access challenges for Indian pharmaceuticals in Russia.
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December 1-15, 2025
Ingredients South Asia
GMP stands as the cornerstone of quality assurance
In the intricate world of pharmaceuticals, where precision and safety are paramount, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) stands as the cornerstone of quality assurance.
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