Concept Note: Pharma Bulk Drug Manufacturing Summit

India’s role as the "Pharmacy of the World" is closely tied to its robust bulk drug (API) manufacturing sector. With the Government of India’s focus on API self-reliance through schemes like the PLI and Bulk Drug Parks, the landscape is rapidly evolving. However, to truly achieve global leadership, there’s a need to address key areas like process innovation, supply chain resilience, quality standards, sustainability, and regulatory harmonization.

The Pharma Bulk Drug Manufacturing Summit 2025 aims to bring together top industry leaders, technocrats, regulatory authorities, and innovators to share insights, explore challenges, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable and globally competitive API manufacturing.

Our Speakers

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Vice president & Head of Quality

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Souvik Nandi

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Senior General Manager, Corporate Quality Assurance, Themis Medicare Limited

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

President – Operations, Site Head-Manufacturing Excellence.

ICHOR BIOLOGICS PVT. LTD

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sinha

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

Vice President & Head Drug Product Manufacturing, Biological E Limited, Hyderabad

Dr. Tathagata Dutta,

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

President & Chief Technology Officer

Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

Head, API-Research & Development

Shilpa Pharma Ltd

Dr. Rajendra Lingala

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Chief Technology Officer - Biotechnology,

Biophore India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

President & CTO

SCL Lifesciences Ltd.

Formerly Saurav chemicals Ltd

⁠Dr. Ramesh Janjala

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

General Manager SCM

Chemveda Lifescience Pvt Ltd

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Neuland Laboratories

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Vice-President (Operations)

Srikem Laboratories Private Limited

Dr. Nasir Ali

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Vice President- API R&D, Apitoria Pharma (A 100% subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.)

Mr. Mandeep Suri

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Head Quality API,

Piramal Pharma Ltd

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Senior Vice President - Quality, NATCO Pharma

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Chief Procurement Officer,

Neuland Laboratories Limited

Sk Fazle Aziz

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Head of Supply Chain Management

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

RAC, Founder and Managing Director, Masuu Global Solutions

Mr. Harshal Shah

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Co-Founder And CEO, Awarathon

Mr. Bujjai Danturthi

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

GM - Marketing & Operations, Polmon Instruments Pvt Ltd

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

Head of CQA,

Neuland Laboratories Limited

Agenda

Welcome Address & Inaugural Keynote

Ø Driving Self-Reliance in API Manufacturing: Policy, Potential & Progress

Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing India’s API Supply Chain

Ø Reducing dependence on Chinese imports

Ø Bulk Drug Parks & PLI Scheme: Updates & Opportunities

Ø Infrastructure & logistics as enablers

Partner Presentation

Presentation: Innovations in Process Chemistry for API Manufacturing

Ø Flow chemistry, enzymatic synthesis

Ø Continuous vs batch processing

Ø Energy and cost efficiencies

Panel Discussion: Quality & Compliance Excellence in Bulk Drug Manufacturing

Ø Tackling USFDA/EDQM audit challenges

Ø Building data integrity and QA culture

Ø Role of digitization in regulatory compliance

Partner Presentation

Panel Discussion: Process Innovation in API Manufacturing

Ø Continuous Manufacturing vs. Batch: What’s the Future?

Ø Adopting Process Intensification and PAT (Process Analytical Technology)

Ø Cost Optimization Without Compromising Quality

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Manufacturing & EHS Compliance

Ø Green Chemistry Practices in Bulk Drug Manufacturing

Ø Effluent Treatment & Zero Liquid Discharge: Regulatory Outlook

Ø How ESG is Impacting CDMO Partnerships and Licensing

Panel Discussion: Regulatory Compliance & Global Market Access

Ø Meeting USFDA, EU-GMP, and WHO-GMP Requirements

Ø Addressing Regulatory Gaps in Exporting APIs

Ø Audit Readiness for Global Markets

Presentation: Technology & Automation in Bulk Drug Plants

Ø Digital Twins, IoT, and Automation for Plant Optimization

Ø Equipment Innovation for Scale and Energy Efficiency

Ø Smart Plant Equipment & Digital Solutions for APIs

Closing Panel: What’s Next for Indian Bulk Drugs – The Road to 2030

Ø Global positioning & export competitiveness

Ø Technology partnerships & talent building

Ø Integrating ESG goals into manufacturing

Concept Note: Pharma Bulk Drug Manufacturing Summit

Who Should Attend

Why Attend

✔️ Understand regulatory trends impacting API production locally and globally

✔️ Explore innovations in green chemistry, continuous processing, and automation

✔️ Network with key buyers, suppliers, and decision-makers

✔️ Get updated on the Bulk Drug Parks Scheme and PLI incentives

✔️ Benchmark best practices for cost-efficiency, EHS compliance, and quality control

✔️ Discover new technologies and vendor solutions

Guest of Honour

Guest of Honour

Guest of Honour

Chief Guest

Guest of Honour

Guest of Honour

Our Speakers

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Dr. Souvik Nandi

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sinha

Mr. Subhrangshu Chaudhury

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chopra

Dr. Tathagata Dutta,

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr. Praveen Cherukupalli Ph.D

Dr. Rajendra Lingala

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

Dr Mahender Rao Siripragada PhD

⁠Dr. Ramesh Janjala

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Dr. Nasir Ali

Mr. Srinu Kailash Rudra

Dr. Venkatesh Katgeri

Mr. Mandeep Suri

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Sk Fazle Aziz

Mr. Suryanarayana Reddy

Dr Sundar Narsimhan

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Harshal Shah

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Bujjai Danturthi

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

Dr. Ramesh Pennamareddy, PhD.

Mr. Venkatramana Chivukula

Associate Partner

Gold Partner

Exhibit Partner

Association Partner