Govt ensures petchem supply to pharma sector

THE GOVERNMENT HAS stepped in to secure supplies of critical petrochemical inputs to the pharmaceutical sector, as disruptions in West Asia strain imports and global supply chains.

- SAURAV ANAND

“Key inputs such as propylene, ammonia and methanol are being allocated on a pro-rata basis,” said Satyaprakash TL, joint secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, outlining measures taken to ensure uninterrupted drug production.

The move comes after the conflict disrupted imports of petrochemical feedstock —earlier largely routed through Kandla - forcing a shift towards domestic sourcing. Indian refiners have reconfigured production lines to supply specialised feedstock to pharma companies.