Amid apprehension in some international markets over the recent export restrictions imposed by India on a basket of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations, there appears to be ongoing dialog between industry and the government to strike a balance to safeguard both domestic medicines security and commercial opportunities.
India Export Restrictions: Balancing Tweaks In Store?
Some transitional arrangements may help Indian drug firms process export obligations already underway prior to recent government restrictions designed to safeguard domestic supplies against the backdrop of supply chain stress due to the coronavirus outbreak. But will the Indian government tweak the restrictions to balance home demands and exports?

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