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‘Our API sector can remain competitive and play a critical role in the global supply chain”
Bio Spectrum
|November 2025
With over 35 years of expertise in manufacturing bulk drugs and APIs, A P Rameswara Rao, has recently taken charge as the National President of Bulk Drugs Manufacturers Association of India (BDMAI). In an interaction with BioSpectrum India Rao talks about strengthening India's self-reliance in APIs and reducing import dependency, promoting global quality standards and compliance across the industry, advocating policy reforms with government and regulatory bodies and supporting sustainable growth through innovation, R&D, and environmental responsibility. Edited excerpts:
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What are the current challenges faced by the bulk drug manufacturers in India?
Bulk drug manufacturers in India face several challenges, including constantly evolving domestic and international regulatory requirements, intense competition from China, and limited availability of land for expansion. Additionally, rising input costs and environmental compliance pressures further strain operational margins.
Competition from China is significant in the case of APIs. What are your plans to mitigate the crises?
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