Overview

India’s pharmaceutical industry stands at the crossroads of a period rich with opportunity and uncertainty as businesses are confronted by the need to generate growth in a mature, competitive market while faced with increasing pricing pressures, evolving government regulations and protectionist policies. As the world's third-largest pharmaceutical industry by volume, this sector has borne witness to a remarkable influx of private investment, particularly within the API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) segment and the broader domain. With clear interest in revenue growth, trends toward deregulation and government incentives and policies (PLI, SPI, Bulk Drug Parks and PTUA Schemes), India is clearly looking at this sector as a core driver of growth.

India’s pharmaceutical industry stands at the crossroads of a period rich with opportunity and uncertainty as businesses are confronted by the need to generate growth in a mature, competitive market while faced with increasing pricing pressures, evolving government regulations and protectionist policies.

As the world’s third-largest pharmaceutical industry by volume, this sector has borne witness to a remarkable influx of private investment, particularly within the API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) segment and the broader domain. With clear interest in revenue growth, trends toward deregulation and government incentives and policies (PLI, SPI, Bulk Drug Parks and PTUA Schemes), India is clearly looking at this sector as a core driver of growth.

ELP’s pharmaceutical offering includes a multi-disciplinary team of experts from its corporate, regulatory, international trade, tax, anti-trust, white collar crimes and disputes teams. Working with both domestic and multinational companies, we have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape governing the pharmaceutical industry in India, as well as the unique business and ethical considerations that come with this sector.

Our services include:

  • Support in leveraging ‘Make in India’ policies
  • Assistance in Green Field projects
  • Acquisition and development of real estate assets, including greenfield and brownfield facilities
  • Strategic M&A’s and Joint Ventures
  • Dispute resolution in every forum, including litigation and arbitration
  • Advisory on Merger Controls ; Anti -Competitive Agreements; Abuse of Dominant Position
  • Government Affairs and Regulatory
  • Tax Optimization, Disputes and Advocacy
  • End to end assistance on customs related issues
  • Advisory on BIS/Quality Controls
  • Advisory on Trade Advocacy/Trade Remedial/Sanctions
  • Adherence to ESG norms
  • White Collar Crimes/Forensic investigations/Criminal matters

Thought Leadership

Alerts & Updates 17th Jul 2024

Pharmaceutical Regulations: A move towards greater transparency and accountability

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News & Media 4th Jun 2024

GST probe wing set to widen scrutiny of pharma companies

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Alerts & Updates 29th Nov 2023

Delhi High Court Judgment in Bharat Serums – a relief to Drug Manufacturers

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News & Media 27th Nov 2023

Proposed NPC Bill to promote innovation & research in pharmacy: Experts

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Articles 18th Aug 2023

Quality controls standards and the EV charging ecosystem: All you need to know

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Newsletter/Booklets 7th Jul 2023

Market Access Barriers in The Pharmaceutical Sector in India’s Key Export Destinations

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Alerts & Updates 6th Jul 2023

Whale Of A Tale: Tracing The Centre’s Recent Ban On 14 FDCs Approved Prior To 1988

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Alerts & Updates 8th Jun 2023

Regulatory Blindspot and Contradictions: Sale, Manufacturing and Price Regulation of India’s Medical Devices market

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Recent Matters

Assisted Piramal Enterprises in acquisition of 100% of shares in Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited by way of share transfer from...
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Assisted Piramal Enterprises in acquisition of 100% of shares in Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited by way of share transfer from the promoters of Hemmo.

Advised Somerset Indus Healthcare Fund on acquisition of a minority stake in Hexagon Nutrition Private Limited, a nutrition products company.

Advised Somerset Indus Healthcare Fund on acquisition of a minority stake in Hexagon Nutrition Private Limited, a nutrition products company.

Regularly rendering comprehensive indirect tax advisory and litigation services on a gamut of key issues and transactions for Johnson &...
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Regularly rendering comprehensive indirect tax advisory and litigation services on a gamut of key issues and transactions for Johnson & Johnson Pvt Limited.

Assisting and representing various Indian conglomerates and trade associations, across sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automotive and FMCG before the RoDTEP Committee.

Assisting and representing various Indian conglomerates and trade associations, across sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automotive and FMCG before the RoDTEP Committee.

Advising and representing a Group of pharmaceutical companies in relation to actions initiated by a cancer drug manufacturer, challenging the...
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Advising and representing a Group of pharmaceutical companies in relation to actions initiated by a cancer drug manufacturer, challenging the grant of marketing approval to bio-similar drugs.

Advised one of the world’s Leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in an investigation pending before the CCI on allegations of price fixing...
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Advised one of the world’s Leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in an investigation pending before the CCI on allegations of price fixing of certain drugs through co-marketing agreements with competitors.
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