The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India, will organise the 9th edition of India Pharma 2026.
The event will be held in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on April 13–14, 2026, at Federation House, FICCI, New Delhi.
The event will be inaugurated by Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, and Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers.
The conference will serve as a platform for sectoral growth and international collaboration, focusing on India’s pharmaceutical capabilities, research and development (R&D), and the resilience of global supply chains.
The theme for this year’s edition is “Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation.” Aligned with India’s vision of emerging as a global pharma innovation hub, the theme highlights the transformative potential of life sciences in enhancing healthcare access, driving economic growth, and strengthening global health systems.
India continues to play a pivotal role in the global supply of affordable, high-quality medicines. Building on this strong foundation, India Pharma 2026 aims to accelerate the sector’s transition from a volume-driven model to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse.
The two-day event will witness participation from a distinguished lineup of policymakers, industry leaders, and domain experts from across the pharmaceutical sector.
Prominent dignitaries include Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals; Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; and Prof. Vinod K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog.
The event will also feature eminent domain experts such as Dr. Renu Swarup, former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, and Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation.