After supply chain vulnerabilities were exposed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for an “Atmanirbhar Bharat” or self-reliant India has been finding more resonance.
Tweak API Scheme For ‘Self-Reliant’ India, Says Industry
Dr Reddy’s Considers Investment
Companies including Dr Reddy’s will consider investing in new API units if the Indian government tweaks its incentive scheme to permit exports of surplus production. Other suggested changes to the $1.3bn stimulus, aimed at enhancing the country's medicines security, include extending incentives to brownfield expansions and removing restrictions on a change in product mix.

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