Join Us at Chandigarh Pharma Summit

#ChandigarhPharmaSummit

Pathways for Global Excellence

6th August 2025

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

(Followed by Cocktails and Dinner)

Taj Chandigarh

About the Event

With India’s pharma sector at a pivotal juncture, the focus must now shift to sustainable leadership, impactful innovation, and strategic global collaborations. As regulatory frameworks tighten, competitive dynamics shift, and healthcare needs become more complex, Indian pharma must chart a strategic course toward global excellence. Therefore, Express Pharma intends to organise pharma summits at key pharma hubs across the country. The aim is to set the course for the next decade of growth, ensuring India Pharma Inc’s continued dominance in the international market.

'Pathways for global excellence' is the overarching theme for this year’s Pharma Summits. They will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to chart India Pharma Inc’s trajectory and transformation into a high-value, research-driven, and globally competitive powerhouse. They will highlight the industry’s need to evolve beyond cost-competitiveness to focus on quality, innovation, compliance, and supply chain resilience. Experts will also discuss and deliberate on R&D strategies, next-gen manufacturing, regulatory harmonisation, and sustainable practices to elevate India’s standing in global healthcare markets. Some of the key locations identified for this year’s summits are Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Vishakhaptnam and Indore. Read more

Advantage Chandigarh

Access to a large market

With easy access to important markets like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh is strategically located in North India. As a result, businesses may see an increase in revenues and market penetration.

Skilled workforce

With numerous renowned educational institutions in the city, it has a highly skilled and competent workforce. This can save businesses on recruitment and training costs by assisting them in finding skilled and qualified personnel for their operations.

Favorable business environment

The Chandigarh government provide a range of subsidies and incentives to encourage investment in the pharmaceutical industry. This comprises allotments of land, tax exemptions, and capital investment subsidies. This can lower operating expenses for businesses and increase their profitability.

Availability of infrastructure

The region has a well-developed infrastructure in terms of transportation, communication, and utilities. This can assist businesses in streamlining their operations and reducing logistics costs.

Research and development opportunities

The extensive network of hospitals and research facilities in Chandigarh offers many chances for partnerships and cooperation. This can help companies develop innovative products and technologies, enhancing their competitiveness.

Upcoming bulk drug park in Una

The new bulk drug park is coming up in Haroli in Una district, nearly 126 km from Chandigarh. It will help in the production of quality raw materials and also bring down the cost of manufacturing of bulk drugs. And it is targeted to be ready by March 31, 2026.

Quality of life

Chandigarh is known for its high standard of living, with modern amenities, good healthcare facilities, and a clean and green environment. This can help companies attract and retain talented professionals, improving their competitiveness.

Express Pharma, first published as Express Pharma Pulse in 1994, is today India’s leading business fortnightly for the pharmaceutical industry. With the patronage of its readers, Express Pharma has grown to become the No.1 Business News Magazine for the pharmaceutical industry. The editorial contents include: news, views, analysis and interviews, under four main segments: Market (The business of pharmaceuticals), Management (Insight for managing pharma), Research (Expertise for drug development) and Pharma Life (HR issues with a pharma focus). Besides this, we bring out periodic specials like the quarterly Pharma Technology Review, Packaging Special and LABNEXT.

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