INDIAN DRUG MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION

THE VOICE OF THE NATIONAL SECTOR

Indian APIs & Formulations for Global Healthcare

• The Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), established in 1961, is the industry association of leading pharmaceutical companies based out of India. IDMA works with the Government of India on the industry’s development plans, represents the industry on prominent issues such as pricing, regulatory affairs, and other policy matters. It also plays a crucial role in keeping business leaders, media, and the public informed about the industry.
• IDMA has more than 1,000 companies manufacturing formulations and APIs as its members. It regularly organizes seminars, training programs, and workshops for the benefit of members and the industry at large. In collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, IDMA successfully organized a series of workshops titled “GMP Workshop for SMEs - Schedule M and Beyond for Global Quality and Compliance,” and a seminar series on “Meeting Quality Challenges and Achieving Global Compliance” all over India. IDMA has successfully organized the second series of a MBA-style international education program - Advanced Program in Pharmaceutical Quality Management (APPQM) in collaboration with NSF Health Sciences, UK for developing change agents for quality excellence. It also works closely with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission in compiling and bringing out the Indian Pharmacopoeia and wholeheartedly supports them in all their activities. IDMA has contributed to guiding the industry in constantly improving quality and efficacy through its highly regarded “Annual Pharmaceutical Analyst Conventions” held since 1997. IDMA is an initiative-taking contributor to the nation through CSR activities. For Swachh Bharat Mission, it took active part in the cleanliness drive and was conferred with the “Indian Pharma Swachhta Champion Award,” the first recipient of this award.
• It publishes: (a) “IDMA Bulletin” (weekly), for the past 51 years, offering up-to-date information on activities of the pharmaceutical industry and other relevant issues; (b) “Indian Drugs” (monthly), a science and research periodical covering original papers and review articles of current interests to the pharmaceutical industry, now in its 57th year; and (c) “Annual Publication”, providing statistical and other relevant data for readers.
• It is commemorating its Diamond Jubilee (60th Year) in 2022. The Diamond Jubilee is being organized on Jan 7 & 8, 2022, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, and has received the patronage of esteemed companies associated with the industry. “Indian Pharma - Global Healthcare” is the central theme of Diamond Jubilee with the objective to promote capabilities of Indian pharmaceutical companies with Make-in-India and Innovation-in-India as two pillars of delivering high-quality affordable pharmaceutical products to global patients and customers. It would be a platform to showcase successful and inspirational pharma entrepreneurs and CEOs to a global audience, and an opportunity to forge long-term partnerships.
• The occasion is expected to be graced by ministers and senior officers from the Government of India and State Governments, promoter leaders, c-suite professionals, investors, and industry analysts. The event will have keynote addresses and panel discussions on contemporary subjects and matters that draw stakeholder interest and action.
• Organising Committee: Mr. Bharat Shah (MD - S Kant Healthcare), Mr. Mahesh Doshi (MD - Dymach Pharma), Mr. Mehul Shah (MD - Encube Ethicals), Dr. Viranchi Shah (Director - Saga Laboratories), Mr. B G Barve (Joint MD - Blue Cross Laboratories), Dr. George Patani (Director - Inga Laboratories), Ms. Neha Thakore (COO - Avik Pharmaceutical), and Mr. Daara Patel (Secretary General - IDMA).